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Families of Gilgo Beach murder victims express gratitude for Rex Heuermann’s guilty pleas

Families of Gilgo Beach murder victims express gratitude for Rex Heuermann’s guilty pleas

  • News 12

“Today is not about the person responsible. Today is about the women’s lives who were stolen,” Melissa Kahn, Brainard-Barnes’s sister said.

Long Island architect pleads guilty to murdering 7 women and admits he killed another

Long Island architect pleads guilty to murdering 7 women and admits he killed another

  • MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press

A Long Island architect who led a secret life as a serial killer pleaded guilty Wednesday to murdering seven women and admitted he killed an eighth.

'Ketamine Queen' gets 15 years in prison for selling drugs that killed Matthew Perry

'Ketamine Queen' gets 15 years in prison for selling drugs that killed Matthew Perry

  • ANDREW DALTON Associated Press

Perry's role as Chandler Bing on NBC's "Friends" in the 1990s and 2000s made him one of the biggest television stars of the era.

Son of Gilgo Beach victim files wrongful death suit against Rex Heuermann and his family

Son of Gilgo Beach victim files wrongful death suit against Rex Heuermann and his family

  • News 12

The civil suit, filed by Benjamin Torres, alleges he has suffered lasting psychological trauma following his mother’s death in 2000.

12-year-old arrested in death of classmate who was hit in the head by a metal water bottle

12-year-old arrested in death of classmate who was hit in the head by a metal water bottle

  • OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ Associated Press

A 12-year-old has been arrested in connection with the death of a classmate who was hit with a metal water bottle during an alleged bullying incident, authorities said Friday.

Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges to show they don't consider race in admissions

Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges to show they don't consider race in admissions

  • MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press

Trump raised concerns that colleges use personal statements and other proxies to consider race, which he views as illegal discrimination.

World's oldest known tortoise still very much alive despite rumor to the contrary

World's oldest known tortoise still very much alive despite rumor to the contrary

    Reports of the death of the world’s oldest living land animal — a nearly 200-year-old tortoise — were greatly exaggerated.

    New DNA testing confirms serial killer Ted Bundy killed a Utah teen in 1974

    New DNA testing confirms serial killer Ted Bundy killed a Utah teen in 1974

      The late Ted Bundy, one of the most famous and prolific serial killers in U.S. history, has claimed another victim.

      DNA testing links teen's 1974 murder to serial killer Ted Bundy

      DNA testing links teen's 1974 murder to serial killer Ted Bundy

        Utah authorities say new DNA testing has definitively linked the unsolved death of a Utah teenager in 1974 to the infamous serial killer Ted Bundy.

        Judge orders Trump to halt White House ballroom construction unless Congress OKs it

        Judge orders Trump to halt White House ballroom construction unless Congress OKs it

          The judge noted, "no statute comes close to giving the President the authority he claims to have."

          Judge blocks Trump order to end National Public Radio, Public Broadcasting Service funding

          Judge blocks Trump order to end National Public Radio, Public Broadcasting Service funding

            The judge said the First Amendment right to free speech "does not tolerate viewpoint discrimination and retaliation of this type."

            Thieves steal paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse from a private museum in Italy

            Thieves steal paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse from a private museum in Italy

              Museums in Europe have been targeted in a series of heists recently, including the theft of French crown jewels from the Louvre in Paris last October.

              Florida hospital drops its lawsuit against woman after she finally leaves facility

              Florida hospital drops its lawsuit against woman after she finally leaves facility

                A Florida hospital dropped its lawsuit seeking to evict a patient who refused to vacate a room for months after she was discharged because, the hospital said, she finally left.

                Paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse stolen from Italian museum

                Paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse stolen from Italian museum

                  Three ⁠paintings by ​French masters Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Paul Cézanne and Henri ​Matisse, reportedly worth an estimated $10 million in total, have been stolen from a museum in northern Italy, ​police ‌said on Monday.

                  Local News

                  Marion neighbors: Obituaries for April 9

                  Marion neighbors: Obituaries for April 9

                  Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

                  Marion neighbors: Obituaries for April 8

                  Marion neighbors: Obituaries for April 8

                  Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

                  Test train travels through Old Fort on repaired tracks once damaged in hurricane

                  Test train travels through Old Fort on repaired tracks once damaged in hurricane

                  On Tuesday, a Norfolk Southern train traveled through Old Fort and up the Old Fort Loops around Andrews Geyser for the first time since before Hurricane Helene.

                  McDowell County authorities: Statewide burn ban still in effect

                  McDowell County authorities: Statewide burn ban still in effect

                  Outdoor burning is prohibited at this time due to ongoing dry conditions.

                  State & Regional

                  North Carolina author bringing books to readers with mobile shop

                  North Carolina author bringing books to readers with mobile shop

                  “In a bookshop like this, you cannot carry everything,” owner Keith Brown said. “I decided to focus on the things that I write, the things I enjoy reading.”

                  Miss North Carolina remembered for ‘undeniable’ impact after her death at 22

                  Miss North Carolina remembered for ‘undeniable’ impact after her death at 22

                  The family of the woman who was Miss North Carolina in 2024 is raising money for her funeral and other expenses after she died from cancer

                  Solar eclipse wowed millions 2 years ago today. (Seems just like yesterday.)

                  Solar eclipse wowed millions 2 years ago today. (Seems just like yesterday.)

                  You couldn't see the full solar eclipse in Lincoln or any part of Nebraska, but a partial eclipse was visible on Apirl 8, 2024. Hundreds of people gathered at Hyde Observatory to view.

                  4 biggest remaining needs for the Panthers following free agency

                  4 biggest remaining needs for the Panthers following free agency

                  The early stages of the 2026 offseason may have gone according to plan for the Carolina Panthers.

                  Nation & World

                  The Latest: Ceasefire at risk over Israel's attacks in Lebanon, possible mines in Strait of Hormuz

                  The Latest: Ceasefire at risk over Israel's attacks in Lebanon, possible mines in Strait of Hormuz

                  Iran’s semiofficial news agencies have published a chart suggesting the Revolutionary Guard placed sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz during the war. It is seen as a likely pressure tactic ahead of possible negotiations in Islamabad on Friday. The shaky ceasefire has been largely holding between the U.S., Israel and Iran. Israel insists the agreement does not apply to their war against Iran-backed Hezbollah militants in Lebanon and have escalated deadly strikes there, leading Iran to claim it is violating the deal. Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz again Wednesday in response to Israeli attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon.

                  Terry Savage: The health insurance sinkhole

                  Terry Savage: The health insurance sinkhole

                  Last year, when the additional subsidies for the purchase of health insurance under the Affordable Care Act were removed, there were widespread predictions that millions of Americans would go without health insurance. As of early 2024, approximately 27.1 million people of all ages in the United States were estimated to be without health insurance,...

                  Families of Gilgo Beach murder victims express gratitude for Rex Heuermann’s guilty pleas

                  Families of Gilgo Beach murder victims express gratitude for Rex Heuermann’s guilty pleas

                  “Today is not about the person responsible. Today is about the women’s lives who were stolen,” Melissa Kahn, Brainard-Barnes’s sister said.

                  AP reporters add context to Iran ceasefire agreement

                  AP reporters add context to Iran ceasefire agreement

                  A tenuous ceasefire deal in the Iran war allowing negotiations for a longer-term peace between the United States and Iran appears to be in jeopardy after Tehran accused the Trump administration of major violations.

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                  McDowell County native started mowing lawns at 15. 5 years later, he has a business, employees

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                  One person critically injured in Sunday crash involving bicycle in McDowell County

                  One person critically injured in Sunday crash involving bicycle in McDowell County

                  Marion neighbors: Obituaries for April 9

                  Marion neighbors: Obituaries for April 9

                  Shopping

                  How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

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                  Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

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                  Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

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                  The Future of E-Commerce Payments: How Crypto Could Cut Transaction Fees for Merchants

                  Contributor content. The real reason crypto matters for merchants is math. Crypto transactions often cost less than a penny.

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                  Contributor content. This guide offers practical tools to potentially help ease the transition from Black Rock City to daily life. 

                  Crime

                  McDowell County man charged with sexual assault of employee

                  McDowell County man charged with sexual assault of employee

                  He was charged and arrested on March 30.

                  Sheriff's office: Marion man charged with breaking and entering

                  Sheriff's office: Marion man charged with breaking and entering

                  He was arrested and charged with felony breaking and entering. He was issued a secured bond of $500,000.

                  Marion woman charged with starting wildfire in northern McDowell County

                  Marion woman charged with starting wildfire in northern McDowell County

                  As of Tuesday morning, the fire is 185 acres in size and 20% contained. 

                  Marion man charged with  death by distribution in 22-year-old's 2025 overdose death

                  Marion man charged with death by distribution in 22-year-old's 2025 overdose death

                  An autopsy revealed the man died from toxic levels of fentanyl and cocaine in his system.

                  Politics

                  Marion City Council recognizes Betty Lynch as Citizen of the Month

                  Marion City Council recognizes Betty Lynch as Citizen of the Month

                  "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.”

                  Public hearing on Duke Energy rate increase request to be held in Morganton.

                  Public hearing on Duke Energy rate increase request to be held in Morganton.

                  Duke Energy Carolinas is requesting to increase its rates and charges by 18% over two years.

                  Governments, nonprofits in area counties eligible for Helene-related disaster relief funds

                  Governments, nonprofits in area counties eligible for Helene-related disaster relief funds

                  About $40 million is being dedicated to help restore and reinvigorate commercial districts in western North Carolina damaged by the hurricane.

                  Marion City Council to hold regular meeting Tuesday

                  Marion City Council to hold regular meeting Tuesday

                  The Marion City Council will recognize the Citizen of the Month for April as presented by Council Member Billy Martin.

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