This feature mines the McDowell News archives for what was going on this week in local history.
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- JOHN HINTON Winston-Salem Journal
“This isn’t over,” Jennifer Jo Cobb said. “The judgment has not been entered.”
- Mike Conley
“In the face of unprecedented challenges, our employees came together to overcome obstacles, restore operations and continue fulfilling that responsibility."
- RICHARD CRAVER Winston-Salem Journal
The plaintiffs claim the contaminated fuel "could cause damage to their vehicle, including potentially disabling their vehicle on dangerous roadways.".
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The data collected through this process will help the city and its engineers better evaluate the water system and support future planning and improvements.
- RICHARD CRAVER Winston-Salem Journal
N.C. Rep. Mike Schietzelt, R-Wake, posted on his Facebook page that "the purpose of the WakeMed/Atrium merger was to raise reimbursement rates. That's going to raise your insurance premiums."
NC has added infantile Krabbe disease and GAMT deficiency to the conditions included in newborn screening.
The city of Marion is currently designing the Baldwin Avenue sidewalk project.
On the second anniversary of Hurricane Helene, N.C. Baptists on Mission held a dedication ceremony for the new Marion Rebuild Center, a facility that will serve as a hub for the organization’s continuing rebuild work.
“We hope people will get closer to nature and care about it, that’s the most important thing,” Louise Slater said. “Come visit McDowell County.”
Along with two handguns, deputies seized pills and methamphetamine from the mobile home, according to court documents.
The change will save the DMV an estimated $4.8 million a year.
The goal, according to Maymead, was "an attempt to manipulate the competition for, and pricing of, asphalt in the Forsyth County region."
Officers received a report the Chevrolet Tahoe had become stuck on the railroad tracks near South College Street.
But the insect cargo is just a piece of what CBP officials say is a larger, illegal underground market selling exotic bugs to collectors.
"In 2015, North Carolina had its wettest December on record."
At Mission Hospital McDowell in Marion, a $500,000 HCA Healthcare investment is supporting operating room improvements.
“It will harm our communities, and to the many North Carolinians who rely on our forests to provide a healthy environment, outdoor recreation opportunities and clean water."
"The geotechnical engineer has advised that the contractor will need to remove approximately 12 inches of the existing soil and replace it with stone before paving can begin.”
The victim had sustained multiple fractures to his nose.
- NC Cooperative Extension Cabarrus County Center
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North Carolina peanuts are nearing maturity, but drought, heat stress and disease are limiting pod development, reducing yield potential and complicating harvest.
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King University men’s wrestling announces its 2026-27 schedule, featuring major invitationals, key home duals in Bristol, and a home finale against UNC Pembroke.
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Statesville offers a free car seat check, a Friday After 5 concert with live music downtown, and reminds residents that this is a red recycling week.
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Lake Norman Chamber will host an Oct. 6 candidate forum for NC House District 98 at Cornelius Town Hall featuring Rep. Beth Helfrich and challenger John Rhodes.
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“I was running a race one day and a guy comes up to me and thanks me, telling me I flew his daughter last week. We are very lucky to do what we do.”
The report lays out a plan to address homelessness in Marion.
An increased police presence on Main Street, a low barrier shelter, an adult recovery court and more affordable housing are some of the recommendations from Marion's task force to address homelessness.
“We can make together basically a program and a courthouse and a building and a program that is the envy of everyone in the state,” Martelle said. “And I have no doubts we can accomplish that.”
Jamila Headley, executive director of The Patients Union, said Wake County residents "will look back on this day as a sad moment in history."
The chain didn't say which stores would be closing.
This feature mines the McDowell News archives for what was going on this week in local history.