"We create opportunities for children to learn, build confidence, stay active, make friends, and discover new interests while giving working families the support they need."
- Mike Conley
Old Fort RV Park flooded in Hurricane Helene, then served as a location for FEMA housing.
- Mike Conley
On Friday, a group of 16 to 18 Warren Wilson College students will assist with the cleanup in Old Fort and remove weeds at the Old Fort Depot.
- Sarah C. Johnson
The man is linked to other break-ins, including one in Georgia connected to a high-profile homicide.
This feature mines our archives for what was going on this week in local history.
- Mike Conley
A purse, an iPad Pro, medication bag, wallet and Apple AirPods were reportedly stolen from a vehicle.
- Mike Conley
Jaime Ager is seeking election to the U.S. House 11th Congressional District seat now held by Republican Chuck Edwards, who chose not to seek reelection.
According to UNC Greensboro psychology professor Janet Boseovski, the foundation for how children see themselves begins as young as age 5.
An 11th-hour name floated to take GOP Congressman Chuck Edwards' place on the ballot garnered quick and wide-spread backing among the party.
“This request reflects the board's commitment to ensuring that the residents of Ronda have the opportunity to decide the future governance of their community through a democratic process,” the resolution said.
A deputy pulled over a Jeep Cherokee at the intersection of Jacktown and Fairview roads in Marion for traffic violations.
Raheim and Carla Murray were both found dead along a nature trail at a park in Glen Alpine.
Both the Old Fort Board of Aldermen and the Marion City Council will hold regular meetings on Monday and Tuesday, respectively.
Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.
North Carolina voters broadly express confidence in the fairness of the election process, but sizable minorities still believe voter fraud and foreign influence could be major problems, according to a new poll.
Waitlists. Late-night stress. Failed class enrollments. Concerned parents. Bad schedules. Glitchy technology. Overworked instructors. These are some of the problems that plague some course registrations at UNC-Chapel Hill.
“Rachel’s combination of hands-on family support, early childhood experience and community relationship-building makes her a wonderful addition to our team."
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Court documents accuse the woman of attempting to hire a person to kill her ex-girlfriend's partner and kidnap the ex-girlfriend.
While many factors affect the price of a medical procedure, hospitals with few competitors can charge more, health economists say.
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Catawba, Davidson, and Queens expand the Motus network with new towers across the Piedmont to track migratory birds and engage students in conservation research.
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Meet the rising NASCAR Cup Series car numbers and drivers to watch heading into the Bass Pro Shops Night Race weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway.
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Joe Gibbs Racing and M&M's will honor the late Kyle Busch with a special mosaic paint scheme on Ty Gibbs' No. 54 Toyota at Bristol's Bass Pro Shops Night Race.
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Adults 50 and older can join the College for Older Adults fall 2026 session, a six-week series of affordable, no-stress classes starting Sept. 15 in Abingdon.
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The National Hurricane Center is monitoring two more disturbances that could develop into tropical depressions or named systems in the coming days.
As temperatures soar, Duke Energy customers are noticing higher bills.
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If an increase in McDowell County's sales tax is approved, it could bring in $1.5 million for the county.
Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.
With just 25 days until absentee ballots are mailed out to voters, Republicans have selected a candidate to replace incumbent western North Carolina Congressman Chuck Edwards
“Please join us in congratulating Sheriff Mace as he begins this new chapter of service and leadership for McDowell County,” reads the news release.
“The commissioners are aware that the topic is of interest on a national and state level and want to be in front of the issue here locally."