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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

Indy 500 countdown is on: Inside Lincoln’s world-famous racing treasure trove

Indy 500 countdown is on: Inside Lincoln’s world-famous racing treasure trove

We are a week away from the Indy 500. There's no better time to check out one of the top museums dedicated to racing — the Speedway Motors Museum of American Speed draws visitors from around the world.

Nebo McDowell County water customers under boil water advisory

Nebo McDowell County water customers under boil water advisory

A water main broke on U.S. Highway 70 East near Rolands Chapel Road.

State museum in Old Fort getting new standard hours. Here's when it'll be open.

State museum in Old Fort getting new standard hours. Here's when it'll be open.

“These standardized hours allow us to provide a more consistent and reliable experience for our visitors while strengthening coordination across our regional network."

Marion house catches fire Monday morning, cause under investigation

Marion house catches fire Monday morning, cause under investigation

No injuries were reported to civilians or firefighters. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

State & Regional

NC Treasurer's Office, Folwell reach settlement in hiring lawsuit

NC Treasurer's Office, Folwell reach settlement in hiring lawsuit

Justine Jones filed her lawsuit in August, claiming former state Treasurer Dale Folwell — in his chairman role with the state's Local Government Commission — in denied Spring Lake the funds necessary for her hiring.

Demolition of historic NC mansion nearly complete after a week

Demolition of historic NC mansion nearly complete after a week

Potential buyers "were asking for a reasonable time to get a downpayment but (the owner) was hellbent on tearing it down."

Cooper stretches US Senate race lead over Whatley to 11% in conservative think-tank poll

Cooper stretches US Senate race lead over Whatley to 11% in conservative think-tank poll

The Carolina Journal poll, as typical, consists of 600 likely N.C. voters who were surveyed on May 10-11. For the latest poll, 73.8% of participants were white and 17.8% were Black. The poll has a margin of error of 4%.

Indy 500 countdown is on: Inside Lincoln’s world-famous racing treasure trove

Indy 500 countdown is on: Inside Lincoln’s world-famous racing treasure trove

We are a week away from the Indy 500. There's no better time to check out one of the top museums dedicated to racing — the Speedway Motors Museum of American Speed draws visitors from around the world.

Nation & World

Mark Fuhrman, detective in O.J. Simpson trial, dies at 74

Mark Fuhrman, detective in O.J. Simpson trial, dies at 74

Former LAPD Detective Mark Fuhrman, who gained infamy when his past racist comments came to light during O.J Simpson’s murder trial, has died. He was 74.

RFK Jr. swaps vaccine talk for healthy foods and reading to tots in push to woo voters

RFK Jr. swaps vaccine talk for healthy foods and reading to tots in push to woo voters

Just weeks ago, Kennedy faced intense questions about a dangerous uptick in infectious diseases among American children. Now, with midterm primaries underway, he's on a mission to change the subject.

Trump drops IRS lawsuit in exchange for DOJ $1.76 billion 'weaponization' fund

Trump drops IRS lawsuit in exchange for DOJ $1.76 billion 'weaponization' fund

Trump's administration is creating a nearly $1.8 billion fund to settle claims that the Justice Department improperly targeted his political allies.

Iran war saddles global companies with $25 billion bill — and counting

Iran war saddles global companies with $25 billion bill — and counting

The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has already cost companies around the world at least $25 billion — and the bill is climbing, according to a Reuters analysis.

Shopping

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How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

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Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

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Web3 Wallet for Beginners: How to Set Up, Stay Safe, and Pick the Right App

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Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

Affiliate. Find out which crypto coins you should watch closely in 2025. 

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Crime

Marion man injured in shooting in Newton; police say 1 gunman charged

Marion man injured in shooting in Newton; police say 1 gunman charged

A Marion woman and a baby were also named as victims.

5 antique guns stolen from Historic Carson House in McDowell County

5 antique guns stolen from Historic Carson House in McDowell County

“Please help us recover these important pieces of history so they can be safely returned."

Greg Biffle estate faces $30 million wrongful-death lawsuits from plane crash

Greg Biffle estate faces $30 million wrongful-death lawsuits from plane crash

NASCAR driver Greg Biffle’s estate has been sued for a combined $30 million by the estates of two others killed in a Dec. 18 plane crash.

Marion man charged with burglary and kidnapping after woman held against her will in home

Marion man charged with burglary and kidnapping after woman held against her will in home

He is charged with felony first-degree burglary and felony second-degree kidnapping.

Politics

NC Treasurer's Office, Folwell reach settlement in hiring lawsuit

NC Treasurer's Office, Folwell reach settlement in hiring lawsuit

Justine Jones filed her lawsuit in August, claiming former state Treasurer Dale Folwell — in his chairman role with the state's Local Government Commission — in denied Spring Lake the funds necessary for her hiring.

McDowell County board opposes state property tax restriction proposal

McDowell County board opposes state property tax restriction proposal

"... the McDowell County Board of Commissioners opposes broad constitutional or statutory limitations that would unnecessarily restrict county property tax authority ..."

McDowell County emergency officials practice hurricane, flash flood response

McDowell County emergency officials practice hurricane, flash flood response

“This annual exercise is critical to ensure all agencies are ready to respond should a tropical system impact our community this year."

State lawmaker from Guilford calls on Foxx to resign after her response to fourth grader

State lawmaker from Guilford calls on Foxx to resign after her response to fourth grader

“A child wrote you a letter. And the teacher in you wrote back to call his teachers liars,” Garrett said. “That is not a policy disagreement. That is a loss of soul."

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