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Marion man charged with fentanyl possession

Marion man charged with fentanyl possession

  • Mike Conley

A subsequent search of the vehicle, with the assistance of Marion Police Department, turned up a suspected amount of fentanyl and drug paraphernalia.

Grocery prices rise, but these staples are getting cheaper

Grocery prices rise, but these staples are getting cheaper

  • Betty Lin-Fisher USA Today

Overall, while 11 of the 25 common grocery staples fell in price in the last two years, the food items that climbed offset those savings, the analysis showed

Trump family deal spree could open door for future presidents to profit from office

Trump family deal spree could open door for future presidents to profit from office

  • BERNARD CONDON Associated Press

For the Trump family, business is booming. Whereas the Trump Organization didn’t do a single deal overseas in Donald Trump’s first term, it did eight in the past year.

Iran war's global energy crisis sharpens China's advantage in clean tech

Iran war's global energy crisis sharpens China's advantage in clean tech

  • CHAN HO-HIM, ANIRUDDHA GHOSAL and ANTON L. DELGADO Associated Press

Analysts say this fundamental shift will likely persist even if the Iran war ends and may ultimately strengthen China's global influence.

New documentary explores possibility of serial killer near Omaha

New documentary explores possibility of serial killer near Omaha

  • By Eric Ferkenhoff Lee Enterprises Public Service Journalism Team

The bizarre mystery of whether Donald Dean Studey killed dozens of people and whether he buried them in wells near Omaha is the subject of a new documentary.

Bricks & Minifigs aims to be community store for buying, selling and building Legos in Hickory

Bricks & Minifigs aims to be community store for buying, selling and building Legos in Hickory

  • Billy Chapman

Bricks & Minifigs will open Saturday at 10 a.m. in Hickory. 

Caldwell County furniture maker enjoys a challenge, the ability to do "a lot of crazy stuff"

Caldwell County furniture maker enjoys a challenge, the ability to do "a lot of crazy stuff"

  • Billy Chapman

“We do all this crazy stuff because we want people to realize what all we can do,” Landrum said. “The possibilities are really limitless."

Marion neighbors: Obituaries for April 14

Marion neighbors: Obituaries for April 14

    Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

    Special Weather Statement until TUE 1:00 PM EDT

      Increased Fire Danger in North Carolina Piedmont This Afternoon and Evening

      Special Weather Statement until TUE 6:00 AM EDT

        Increased Fire Danger Tuesday Afternoon

        US stocks rally and return to where they were before the US-Iran war

        US stocks rally and return to where they were before the US-Iran war

          U.S. stocks rallied and recovered the last of their losses caused so far by the U.S.-Iran war, as hope remains on Wall Street that the global economy can still avoid a worst-case scenario. The S&P 500 rose 1% Monday and is back to where it was before the United States and Israel attacked Iran in late February, just 1.3% below its record set early this year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.6%, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 1.2%. Even in the oil market, where prices jumped above $100 per barrel after ceasefire talks failed to end the war, prices pared their gains as Monday progressed.

          Historic textile mill near Charlotte closes second NC plant, laying off over 65

          Historic textile mill near Charlotte closes second NC plant, laying off over 65

            A historic yarn manufacturer based in Gastonia is shutting down another facility, this time in Davidson County, leaving more than 65 people without a job. 

            US blockades Strait of Hormuz as Iran threatens to retaliate against neighbors

            US blockades Strait of Hormuz as Iran threatens to retaliate against neighbors

              The U.S. began a blockade of ships leaving Iran's ports Monday, President Donald Trump said, and Tehran threatened to retaliate against ports of its Gulf neighbors after talks broke down.

              Trump deletes social media post depicting him as Jesus but refuses to apologize amid tension with pope

                (CNN) — President Donald Trump is backing away from a social media post depicting himself as Jesus — but not from the broader war of words he’s still waging against Pope Leo XIV.

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                Marion neighbors: Obituaries for April 14

                Marion neighbors: Obituaries for April 14

                Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

                Marion neighbors: Obituaries for April 13

                Marion neighbors: Obituaries for April 13

                Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

                Marion neighbors: Obituaries for April 12

                Marion neighbors: Obituaries for April 12

                Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

                McDowell Endowment giving $56,950 in grants to local nonprofits

                McDowell Endowment giving $56,950 in grants to local nonprofits

                Here are the 13 organizations getting money.

                State & Regional

                Historic textile mill near Charlotte closes second NC plant, laying off over 65

                Historic textile mill near Charlotte closes second NC plant, laying off over 65

                A historic yarn manufacturer based in Gastonia is shutting down another facility, this time in Davidson County, leaving more than 65 people without a job. 

                Here is everything you need to know about NC State basketball portal moves

                Four N.C. State Wolfpack men’s basketball players entering the portal at once could reshape the roster heading into a critical offseason under new head coach Justin Gainey. NC State men’s basketball faces a potential roster overhaul. Paul McNeil, Matt Able, Cole Cloer and Terrance Arceneaux have all entered or are expected to enter the transfer portal. The departures come as the program ...

                What Michael Malone brings to UNC basketball offense, coaching philosophy and defense

                What Michael Malone brings to UNC basketball offense, coaching philosophy and defense

                CHAPEL HILL — Brendan Malone was a basketball coach for 50 years, getting his start at Power Memorial Academy in New York City. 

                Researchers find nine flying squirrels at Grandfather Mountain during annual survey

                Researchers find nine flying squirrels at Grandfather Mountain during annual survey

                “From what we have seen, the Carolina northern flying squirrel population at Grandfather Mountain has remained stable over the past few years,” Bennett said.

                Nation & World

                Grocery prices rise, but these staples are getting cheaper

                Grocery prices rise, but these staples are getting cheaper

                Overall, while 11 of the 25 common grocery staples fell in price in the last two years, the food items that climbed offset those savings, the analysis showed

                Trump family deal spree could open door for future presidents to profit from office

                Trump family deal spree could open door for future presidents to profit from office

                For the Trump family, business is booming. Whereas the Trump Organization didn’t do a single deal overseas in Donald Trump’s first term, it did eight in the past year.

                Iran war's global energy crisis sharpens China's advantage in clean tech

                Iran war's global energy crisis sharpens China's advantage in clean tech

                Analysts say this fundamental shift will likely persist even if the Iran war ends and may ultimately strengthen China's global influence.

                New documentary explores possibility of serial killer near Omaha

                New documentary explores possibility of serial killer near Omaha

                The bizarre mystery of whether Donald Dean Studey killed dozens of people and whether he buried them in wells near Omaha is the subject of a new documentary.

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                Marion sixth graders say city needs a dog park; family nonprofit aiming to create toddler park

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                Marion man charged with fentanyl possession

                Marion man charged with fentanyl possession

                A subsequent search of the vehicle, with the assistance of Marion Police Department, turned up a suspected amount of fentanyl and drug paraphernalia.

                McDowell County man charged with sexual assault of employee

                McDowell County man charged with sexual assault of employee

                He was charged and arrested on March 30.

                Sheriff's office: Marion man charged with breaking and entering

                Sheriff's office: Marion man charged with breaking and entering

                He was arrested and charged with felony breaking and entering. He was issued a secured bond of $500,000.

                Marion woman charged with starting wildfire in northern McDowell County

                Marion woman charged with starting wildfire in northern McDowell County

                As of Tuesday morning, the fire is 185 acres in size and 20% contained. 

                Politics

                Marion City Hall's cupola gets some repairs after leak, damage in winter storm

                Marion City Hall's cupola gets some repairs after leak, damage in winter storm

                A roof leak was found in the building that city officials believe was caused by Winter Storm Fern.

                McDowell County leaders to hear updates on trains, parks Monday

                McDowell County leaders to hear updates on trains, parks Monday

                The board will hear about the effort to bring back passenger trains to western North Carolina and the park and trail at the Universal Center.

                Marion sixth graders say city needs a dog park; family nonprofit aiming to create toddler park

                Marion sixth graders say city needs a dog park; family nonprofit aiming to create toddler park

                The council approved a concept for a park for children ages 1 to 3.

                Marion City Council recognizes Betty Lynch as Citizen of the Month

                Marion City Council recognizes Betty Lynch as Citizen of the Month

                "She has indeed taken and endured more than her share of hard licks and heartaches in this life and continues to get up every day to serve others.”

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