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Business

Thieves hit candy store: Among stolen items are donations for kids program

Thieves hit candy store: Among stolen items are donations for kids program

  • DUSTIN CHANDLER

The owners of a McDowell County candy store are picking up the pieces after someone broke in, damaged property and stole candy and donation funds.

Local News

Marion neighbors: Obituaries for June 12

Marion neighbors: Obituaries for June 12

Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

Marion neighbors: Obituaries for June 11

Marion neighbors: Obituaries for June 11

Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

Marion neighbors: Obituaries for June 10

Marion neighbors: Obituaries for June 10

Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

Marion neighbors: Obituaries for June 9

Marion neighbors: Obituaries for June 9

Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

State & Regional

New bill would make cheaper gas available year-round. How could it affect NC?

New bill would make cheaper gas available year-round. How could it affect NC?

Triangle residents can purchase gas that’s often much cheaper than regular unleaded fuel. 

90,000 soldiers passed through Greensboro during World War II. Here's the story of the Overseas Replacement Depot

90,000 soldiers passed through Greensboro during World War II. Here's the story of the Overseas Replacement Depot

The Army Air Corps training base in Greensboro, best known as the Overseas Replacement Depot, would be America's last military base built from the ground up during World War II.

Shallow Ford helped settle western North Carolina. Now it’s becoming a historic site

Shallow Ford helped settle western North Carolina. Now it’s becoming a historic site

The Shallow Ford, by a quirk in geography, was key to commerce and an important site in the Revolutionary War and the Civil War.

See photos and video of the future Shallow Ford State Historic Site

See photos and video of the future Shallow Ford State Historic Site

Nation & World

Nick Reiner wants his trust fund for his defense. Can he get it?

Nick Reiner wants his trust fund for his defense. Can he get it?

Amid Nick Reiner's legal battle over his parents' deaths, his demand for access to a trust fund they established for him may be more complex than it seems.

Why the Hoover Dam removed its American flag weeks before USA's 250th

Why the Hoover Dam removed its American flag weeks before USA's 250th

The large American flag at the Hoover Dam, hung for America 250, has been temporarily removed for repairs.

‘Winning at all costs:’ Trump wraps himself in UFC’s bareknuckle image

‘Winning at all costs:’ Trump wraps himself in UFC’s bareknuckle image

President Trump is set to host one of the most controversial UFC fighting events in history: The UFC Freedom 250, a seven-bout event on the White House’s South Lawn.  

Alan Jackson on the Nick Reiner Case & Karen Read Updates

Alan Jackson on the Nick Reiner Case & Karen Read Updates

00:00 Michael Proctor Tries to Avoid Deposition 03:08 Judge Rejects Proctor's Last-Minute Request 06:12 Allan Jackson on Deposing Michael Proctor 09:18 Allan Jackson Discusses Nick Reiner 12:05 Why Nick Reiner Wants Access to His Trust 16:18 Can Nick Reiner Rehire Allan Jackson? 20:22 The Co…

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Marion neighbors: Obituaries for June 12

Marion neighbors: Obituaries for June 12

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Crime

Dismissed mid-trial: Catawba Couonty police chief no longer facing charges

Dismissed mid-trial: Catawba Couonty police chief no longer facing charges

"This is all because of Dee Dee Dawkins and her soul is still not resting because there was no justice," the police chief said.

Superior court judge dismisses charges against Catawba County police chief

Superior court judge dismisses charges against Catawba County police chief

Superior Court Judge William Long, from Iredell County, dismisses felony and misdemeanor charges against Brookford Police Chief Willie Armstrong during fourth day of trial in Catawba County.

Brookford police chief, attorneys talk about their victory in getting case dismissed

Brookford police chief, attorneys talk about their victory in getting case dismissed

Brookford Police Chief Willie Armstrong said he believes the charges that were dismissed on Thursday mid-trial was brought about due to political reasons and for reopening a 1992 murder case.

NC teen to spend 10 months in prison for threatening universities

NC teen to spend 10 months in prison for threatening universities

Michael Tedder threatened to kill students and staff at Georgia Tech, Louisville and University of North Texas.

Politics

Should McDowell County's sales tax increase? Voters to decide this fall

Should McDowell County's sales tax increase? Voters to decide this fall

The McDowell County Board of Commissioners unanimously agreed to call for a referendum to raise the sales tax to 7%.

McDowell County Democrats open new headquarters

McDowell County Democrats open new headquarters

“Our headquarters is open to everyone who wants to learn more about the issues, register to vote, meet candidates or get involved in strengthening our community.”

Employee accuses Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey of sending inappropriate text messages

Employee accuses Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey of sending inappropriate text messages

In one text message, the complaint alleges, Causey said: "I might jump your bones. Watch out!"; "What's between us stays between us;" "Just don't let me catch you in the room alone."

McDowell EMS, 38 other agencies get slice of $10 million in state funding

McDowell EMS, 38 other agencies get slice of $10 million in state funding

“Investing in our EMS workforce and expanding behavioral health services in the rural parts of the state will help North Carolinians get the care they need closer to home.”

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