TRUMP BEGINS SUMMIT WITH CHINA'S XI Analysts say talks unlikely to make major breakthroughs TREVOR HUNNICUTT AND DAVID BRUNNSTROM Reuters Sep 25, 2026 11 hrs ago 0 1 of 2 U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping walk back to the White House on Thursday in Washington. EVAN VUCCI, REUTERS U.S. president Donald trump meets Chinese president Xi Jinping on Thursday in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington. EVAN VUCCI, REUTERS Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save TREVOR HUNNICUTT AND DAVID BRUNNSTROM Reuters WASHINGTONkAm(p$wx}v%~} — &]$] !C6D:56?E s@?2=5 %CF>A H6=4@>65 r9:?6D6 !C6D:56?E ): y:?A:?8 E@ E96 (9:E6 w@FD6 @? %9FCD52J 7@C 2 =2G:D9 DE2E6 DF>>:E 6IA64E65 E@ 36 962GJ @? DJ>3@=:D> 3FE =:89E @? DF3DE2?46[ H:E9 3@E9 =6256CD <66? 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Marion meat processing plant run by local family brings quality meats, serves farmers “We had no experience in meat processing and couldn’t find anyone willing to teach us. Instead of letting that stop us, we did what we do best… Marion man charged with assault inflicting serious bodily injury The victim had sustained multiple fractures to his nose. Police: Marion man fled from officers, was later found stuck on Morganton railroad tracks Officers received a report the Chevrolet Tahoe had become stuck on the railroad tracks near South College Street. Search warrant says Old Fort woman told deputies she shot man found dead on front porch Along with two handguns, deputies seized pills and methamphetamine from the mobile home, according to court documents.
Old Fort woman charged with murder Friday Old Fort Police Chief Melvin Lytle said the incident was a domestic situation.
Marion meat processing plant run by local family brings quality meats, serves farmers “We had no experience in meat processing and couldn’t find anyone willing to teach us. Instead of letting that stop us, we did what we do best…
Marion man charged with assault inflicting serious bodily injury The victim had sustained multiple fractures to his nose.
Police: Marion man fled from officers, was later found stuck on Morganton railroad tracks Officers received a report the Chevrolet Tahoe had become stuck on the railroad tracks near South College Street.Â
Search warrant says Old Fort woman told deputies she shot man found dead on front porch Along with two handguns, deputies seized pills and methamphetamine from the mobile home, according to court documents.
