As voters in North Carolina and across the nation head to the polls, the rising cost of seemingly everything is dominating much of the political discourse.
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- Mike Conley
“The cream is what makes it labeled as a dirty soda. I create my own little flavors and add them to the menu.”
- RICHARD CRAVER Winston-Salem Journal
After months of contentious negotiations, Atrium Health and the State Health Plan have reached a deal on coverage for 2027. Here's what changes.
- RICHARD CRAVER Winston-Salem Journal
“Dollar General has betrayed the trust of millions of American consumers and imposed significant financial harm on communities and consumers."
- Mike Conley
Ledbetter gave the quarterly report of Marion’s business activity from July to September 2026 during Tuesday’s meeting of the Marion City Council.
- Mike Conley
“Caring for our community extends well beyond the walls of our hospital, and supporting Meg’s Place is one way we can help make a difference for children and families right here in McDowell County."
- RICHARD CRAVER Winston-Salem Journal
The largest net hiring gains were 3,700 in private education and health services and 1,400 in trade, transportation and utilities.
All six Mission Health hospitals, including the one in Marion, are participating as part of HCA Healthcare’s eighth annual national “Crush the Crisis” prescription drug take back day.
Wells Fargo's mortgage programs sought to help Black families overcome longstanding homeownership gaps. HUD is investigating whether those efforts unlawfully favored certain borrowers.
Liberty Coin & Bullion is owned and operated by Jeff Bryan. His business specializes in collectible coins, currency and commemorative coins. He also deals in gold and silver pieces.
“We are making progress every day and are just as excited as you are to open our doors."
A legal setback for North Carolina's State Health Plan. A win for Atrium. And new questions about what state workers and retirees could pay.
“This fundraiser is a chance for the community to rally around a local pillar that has meant so much to so many people."
The streetscape will make Old Fort's Catawba Avenue more friendly for pedestrians.
Open enrollment begins Monday and had been set to end later this month.
Participants will work with the building system, learning how the FRP components are assembled, aligned and sealed to create the structural shell that can be integrated with earth and vegetation.
To make screening more convenient, Mission Hospital McDowell has Saturday screening mammogram appointments available from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 10, and Saturday, Oct. 24.
“I'm sure it was a marvel that a crane was on Sunset Drive and putting a pool table, a lead pool table, on the third floor before the roof could be completed.”
"I am committed to building upon our strong foundation, supporting our members through every stage of life, and ensuring that McDowell Cornerstone Credit Union continues to be a trusted financial partner for generations to come."
The Tar Heels and Wolfpack scratch-off games are $5 and offer two top prizes of $200,000.
“In the face of unprecedented challenges, our employees came together to overcome obstacles, restore operations and continue fulfilling that responsibility."
The plaintiffs claim the contaminated fuel "could cause damage to their vehicle, including potentially disabling their vehicle on dangerous roadways."
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King women’s volleyball fell 3-0 at Lee University, despite 22 kills and 8 aces, as the Flames hit .326. The Tornado next visit Mount Olive on Oct. 31.
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King women’s basketball was picked eighth in the 2026-27 Conference Carolinas preseason poll and returns key contributors as it aims to outperform expectations.
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Research in eastern North Carolina shows late-summer nitrogen boosts stockpiled bermudagrass yield and protein but forage mass and energy decline into winter.
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Johnston County EFNEP participants learned to read Nutrition Facts labels and prepare budget-friendly, healthy meals, including an Easy Fruit Salad demo.
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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."
“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.”
The goal, according to Maymead, was "an attempt to manipulate the competition for, and pricing of, asphalt in the Forsyth County region."
At Mission Hospital McDowell in Marion, a $500,000 HCA Healthcare investment is supporting operating room improvements.
What's the newest restaurant in Marion? What business was named small business of the year? What's coming up for McDowell County?
“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.”
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.