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Settlement moves Duke Energy closer to merger in Carolinas

Settlement moves Duke Energy closer to merger in Carolinas

  • JOHN DEEM Staff Writer

Both settlements commit Duke to hundreds of millions of dollars in savings for the states’ customers over a 14-year period, and to use shareholder funds if merger-related savings aren’t enough to meet the pledges.

The Latest: Key oil price spikes over $100 as Iranian attacks hit shipping

The Latest: Key oil price spikes over $100 as Iranian attacks hit shipping

  • By The Associated Press

The price of Brent crude oil, the international standard, spiked back over $100 as the ongoing American-Israeli war with Iran showed no signs of slowing.

NC exceeds 300 flu-related deaths, but remains below recent annual counts

NC exceeds 300 flu-related deaths, but remains below recent annual counts

  • RICHARD CRAVER Staff Reporter

Flu-related deaths among those ages 65 and older are at 235, followed by 42 among ages 50 to 64, 15 among ages 25 to 49, eight among ages 5 to 17, and one among ages 4 and under.

McDowell County leaders hear updates, concerns about 2027 property value reappraisal

McDowell County leaders hear updates, concerns about 2027 property value reappraisal

  • Mike Conley

The meeting room was packed with people, many of whom were there to hear about the reappraisal, which started around a year ago and is still underway.

Governor celebrates exceptional North Carolinians at Long Leaf Pine presentation

Governor celebrates exceptional North Carolinians at Long Leaf Pine presentation

  • Mike Conley

Kim Welborn, who recently retired as the director of the McDowell County Board of Elections, was among the honorees.

Compassion Care Services in Marion celebrates opening; provides services with adults with disabilities

Compassion Care Services in Marion celebrates opening; provides services with adults with disabilities

  • Mike Conley

“Watching this place unfold and the passion that has come behind it has truly been remarkable,” Effler said.

Marion neighbors: Obituaries for March 12

Marion neighbors: Obituaries for March 12

    Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

    Iran targets ships, Dubai airport and oil facilities as economic concerns mount

    Iran targets ships, Dubai airport and oil facilities as economic concerns mount

      Iran fired on commercial ships Wednesday and targeted Dubai International Airport, escalating a campaign of bottling up the oil-rich Persian Gulf as global energy concerns mounted.

      Trump administration kicks off process to try to replace tariffs Supreme Court struck down

      Trump administration kicks off process to try to replace tariffs Supreme Court struck down

        Trump and his team made it clear they seek to replace billions in lost revenues by using different laws to establish new tariffs.

        Why did judge dismiss manslaughter case against former Greensboro officer in January?

        Why did judge dismiss manslaughter case against former Greensboro officer in January?

          On the day of the shooting, Hall pointed to evidence that Lopez had again fled from officers at a speed of 90 mph or more from a fast food restaurant.

          3 teens, including 1 carrying an AK-47 pistol, charged with burglary, peeping in High Point

          3 teens, including 1 carrying an AK-47 pistol, charged with burglary, peeping in High Point

            Two 16-year-olds were charged as adults, while a 15-year-old was charged as a juvenile, police said.

            What’s left in Iran ‘could be taken out in an hour’, says Trump

            What’s left in Iran ‘could be taken out in an hour’, says Trump

              President Trump has told reporters that the US has destroyed Iran’s navy, anti-aircraft systems, radars and leadership.

              Iran holds funeral for top commanders killed in opening US-Israeli strikes

              Iran holds funeral for top commanders killed in opening US-Israeli strikes

                Tehran mourns four slain top commanders as crowds vow revenge and chant “Death to America, Death to Israel” amid ongoing Iran US Israel war

                Iran war becomes a contest of who can take the most pain

                Iran war becomes a contest of who can take the most pain

                  Analysis: The war with Iran, for all its complexity and global effects, boils down to a single question: Who can take the pain the longest?

                  Local News

                  NC exceeds 300 flu-related deaths, but remains below recent annual counts

                  NC exceeds 300 flu-related deaths, but remains below recent annual counts

                  Flu-related deaths among those ages 65 and older are at 235, followed by 42 among ages 50 to 64, 15 among ages 25 to 49, eight among ages 5 to 17, and one among ages 4 and under.

                  Marion neighbors: Obituaries for March 12

                  Marion neighbors: Obituaries for March 12

                  Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

                  Marion neighbors: Obituaries for March 11

                  Marion neighbors: Obituaries for March 11

                  Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

                  Marion neighbors: Obituaries for March 10

                  Marion neighbors: Obituaries for March 10

                  Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

                  State & Regional

                  Settlement moves Duke Energy closer to merger in Carolinas

                  Settlement moves Duke Energy closer to merger in Carolinas

                  Both settlements commit Duke to hundreds of millions of dollars in savings for the states’ customers over a 14-year period, and to use shareholder funds if merger-related savings aren’t enough to meet the pledges.

                  Why did judge dismiss manslaughter case against former Greensboro officer in January?

                  Why did judge dismiss manslaughter case against former Greensboro officer in January?

                  On the day of the shooting, Hall pointed to evidence that Lopez had again fled from officers at a speed of 90 mph or more from a fast food restaurant.

                  3 teens, including 1 carrying an AK-47 pistol, charged with burglary, peeping in High Point

                  3 teens, including 1 carrying an AK-47 pistol, charged with burglary, peeping in High Point

                  Two 16-year-olds were charged as adults, while a 15-year-old was charged as a juvenile, police said.

                  Conover-based landscaping company owners plead guilty to property crimes in 5 counties

                  Conover-based landscaping company owners plead guilty to property crimes in 5 counties

                  The offenses included stealing heavy-duty machinery, taking money while not completing work and not paying vendors. 

                  Nation & World

                  The Latest: Key oil price spikes over $100 as Iranian attacks hit shipping

                  The Latest: Key oil price spikes over $100 as Iranian attacks hit shipping

                  The price of Brent crude oil, the international standard, spiked back over $100 as the ongoing American-Israeli war with Iran showed no signs of slowing.

                  Iran targets ships, Dubai airport and oil facilities as economic concerns mount

                  Iran targets ships, Dubai airport and oil facilities as economic concerns mount

                  Iran fired on commercial ships Wednesday and targeted Dubai International Airport, escalating a campaign of bottling up the oil-rich Persian Gulf as global energy concerns mounted.

                  Trump administration kicks off process to try to replace tariffs Supreme Court struck down

                  Trump administration kicks off process to try to replace tariffs Supreme Court struck down

                  Trump and his team made it clear they seek to replace billions in lost revenues by using different laws to establish new tariffs.

                  What’s left in Iran ‘could be taken out in an hour’, says Trump

                  What’s left in Iran ‘could be taken out in an hour’, says Trump

                  President Trump has told reporters that the US has destroyed Iran’s navy, anti-aircraft systems, radars and leadership.

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                  A third whistleblower lawsuit alleges that a former Mooresville employee faced two options when he found evidence of Mayor Chris Carney inside town hall late one night undressed and visibly aroused: conceal evidence or resign.

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                  "And no, you can’t 'clear a warrant' with a Venmo transaction," the release said.

                  Marion man charged after 200 grams of cocaine found in search of home near school

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                  Former Catawba County deputy suing sheriff over claims of retaliation. Here are the details.

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