Top Story Spotlight NC exceeds 300 flu-related deaths, but remains below recent annual counts RICHARD CRAVER Staff Reporter Mar 12, 2026 2 hrs ago 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The number of flu-related deaths in North Carolina has reached 301 with about three weeks left in the typical six-month flu season.kAm%96C6 H6C6 EH@ 7=F\C6=2E65 562E9D =:DE65 7@C E96 H66< E92E 6?565 $2EFC52J[ 244@C5:?8 E@ (65?6D52JVD FA52E6 @7 E96 }]r] s6A2CE>6?E @7 w62=E9 2?5 wF>2? $6CG:46DV C6DA:C2E@CJ G:CFD 52D93@2C5]k^AmkAm%96 H66<=J 4@F?E EJA:42==J :?4=F56D :?5:G:5F2=D H9@ 5:65 7C@> E96 7=F :? 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Marion man charged after 200 grams of cocaine found in search of home near school In the search, officers found 203.5 grams of cocaine, two guns (a .38-caliber revolver and a .22-caliber long rifle) and $2,186.
Old Fort’s B Side Bakery & Books offers fresh made breads, books and more “We are going to do community picks for favorite books.”
Mace wins sheriff’s office in Republican primary; unopposed in general election District Attorney Ted Bell was defeated in the primary.
Old Fort fire chief says Stuckey’s and Dairy Queen fire cause under investigation No one was hurt in the fire and the longtime business just off Interstate 40 between Old Fort and Marion is closed.
Election final update: Final election results are in for McDowell County See election updates throughout the day on Tuesday, and results Tuesday night.
