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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

    • JON GAMBRELL, SAM MEDNICK and DAVID RISING Associated Press

    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

    • JOSH BOAK Associated Press

    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?

    • KEVIN GRIFFIN Staff Reporter

    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

    • SUSIE C. SPEAR Staff Reporter

    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?

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            In a time of war with Iran, Americans unite in aggravation over sticker shock at the gas pump

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              The national average gas price was $3.48 a gallon on Monday, up from $2.90 a month ago, before the war, according to tracking by AAA.

              Trump has one prescription for midterms. House Republicans have another

              Trump has one prescription for midterms. House Republicans have another

                Just a few seats shy of losing their majority, senior Republicans are eager to emphasize the party’s work to lower costs, while Trump is often focused elsewhere.

                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. 

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                  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.

                  Marion neighbors: Obituaries for March 9

                  Marion neighbors: Obituaries for March 9

                  Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

                  State & Regional

                  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. 

                  Without resources to help an overweight pediatric patient, NC doctor found new way to address childhood obesity

                  Without resources to help an overweight pediatric patient, NC doctor found new way to address childhood obesity

                  "We dedicated the book to parents who grew up in a diet-obsessed world, hated their bodies and wanted to raise their kids in a different way," Dr. Joey Skelton said about his new book, "Your Child is Not Their Weight."

                  Nation & World

                  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.

                  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

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                  McDowell County Sheriff's Office warns of phone scam claiming people missed court, owe fine

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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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                  “Making critical infrastructure investments today will allow western North Carolina to better withstand future disasters and enable communities to recover faster than before."

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