A subsequent search of the vehicle, with the assistance of Marion Police Department, turned up a suspected amount of fentanyl and drug paraphernalia.
- Billy Chapman
Bricks & Minifigs will open Saturday at 10 a.m. in Hickory.
- 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."
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- RICHARD CRAVER Staff Reporter
The state Lottery Commission reported Wednesday total wagering revenue was $726.17 million during March. That was up 6% from March 2025, but 10.8% below than the monthly record of just under $814 million in November.
- RICHARD CRAVER Winston-Salem Journal
“We’ve been steadfast in our commitment to bring that same model to western North Carolina," Novant president and chief executive Carl Armato said. "We’re proud to bring that vision to life through Novant Health Asheville Medical Center and our growing specialty care network."
- Mike Conley
A roof leak was found in the building that city officials believe was caused by Winter Storm Fern.
The state Lottery Commission reported Wednesday total wagering revenue was $726.17 million during March. That was up 6% from March 2025, but 10.8% below than the monthly record of just under $814 million in November.
“We’ve been steadfast in our commitment to bring that same model to western North Carolina," Novant president and chief executive Carl Armato said. "We’re proud to bring that vision to life through Novant Health Asheville Medical Center and our growing specialty care network."
A roof leak was found in the building that city officials believe was caused by Winter Storm Fern.
The company that owns the tanker that exploded this week and killed its driver in Mooresville has previously been cited for inappropriately storing hazardous chemicals.
On Thursday, the Rotary Club of Marion recognized Clara McCartha as the Academic Student of the Week and Layla Presnell as the Athlete of the Week.
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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.
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"We came up with the quilt blocks because they are something people can touch. We thought that would be more of a teaching aid.”
For January, the state Commerce Department reported an overall decrease of 3,398 in its labor force from December, representing a net loss of 3,494 jobs and 96 more individuals listed as newly unemployed and looking for work.
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The council approved a concept for a park for children ages 1 to 3.
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A 9.9% adult smoking rate, announced in March by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, represents a monumental accomplishment given the all-time high of a 42.5% smoking rate in 1965.
As part of the ongoing America 250 commemoration, users can read Caswell's own letters as he worked to forge a state.
"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.”
After working for more than 20 years, Smith returned to school to finish his degree.
Duke Energy Carolinas is requesting to increase its rates and charges by 18% over two years.
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“I joked and told people that I would not be doing this for a long time but as we have grown, I realized that I want to do this for the long run and pursue this as my business,” he said.