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Crime-courts

Utah woman who wrote a book on grief after husband's death found guilty of murdering him

Utah woman who wrote a book on grief after husband's death found guilty of murdering him

  • HANNAH SCHOENBAUM Associated Press

After her husband’s death, Kouri Richins self-published a children’s book about grief to help her sons and other kids cope with the loss of a parent.

Utah woman who wrote a book on grief after husband's death found guilty of murdering him

Utah woman who wrote a book on grief after husband's death found guilty of murdering him

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A Utah woman was convicted Monday of aggravated murder after poisoning her husband with fentanyl and then self-publishing a children’s book about coping with grief.

‘Cult’ church member who allegedly molested boy in pews faces new criminal charges

‘Cult’ church member who allegedly molested boy in pews faces new criminal charges

  • Emily Hamer Lee Enterprises Public Service Journalism Team

He admitted to molesting a boy. And now he's been indicted again — this time, for alleged child sexual abuse that happened during church services. 

Judge rules companies are entitled to refunds for overturned Trump tariffs

Judge rules companies are entitled to refunds for overturned Trump tariffs

  • PAUL WISEMAN and MAE ANDERSON Associated Press

The ruling offers some clarity about the tariff refund process, something the Supreme Court did not mention in its Feb. 20 decision.

Renee Good's parents remember her love and laughter in interview with AP

Renee Good's parents remember her love and laughter in interview with AP

  • COLLEEN SLEVIN Associated Press

The 37-year-old mother of three was shot and killed Jan. 7 as immigration agents surged into the Minneapolis area, sparking protests.

Citizen journalists, citizen sleuths helping to unravel the tangle of Epstein documents

Citizen journalists, citizen sleuths helping to unravel the tangle of Epstein documents

  • DAVID BAUDER Associated Press

Professional journalists sifting through the trove of documents released in the Epstein files have some help — a cadre of citizen journalists who have become obsessed with the material.

How the former Prince Andrew could be removed from Britain's line of succession

How the former Prince Andrew could be removed from Britain's line of succession

  • SYLVIA HUI Associated Press

Despite being stripped of his status as prince in October, King Charles III's younger brother Andrew remains eighth in line to become monarch. That might change.

ICE releases 'la abuela,' 79-year-old asylum seeker, after Arizona Daily Star investigation

ICE releases 'la abuela,' 79-year-old asylum seeker, after Arizona Daily Star investigation

    After 9 months detained at an Arizona ICE detention facility, a Cuban grandmother and asylum seeker with dementia is free, pending the outcome of her deportation case.  

    US cardinals and pope’s ambassador decry mass deportations

    US cardinals and pope’s ambassador decry mass deportations

      Two American cardinals and the Vatican’s ambassador to the U.S. denounced the mass deportations happening in Minnesota under the federal government's ongoing immigration crackdown but urged everyone repair strained relations and work toward humane solutions.

      The Trump administration is detaining and questioning refugees already admitted to the US

      The Trump administration is detaining and questioning refugees already admitted to the US

        Overturning years of precedent, immigration authorities have arrested or questioned dozens of refugees in Minnesota, attorneys and advocates say, with more detentions likely to come nationwide.

        NYC Mayor Meets Trump, Secures Release of Detained Student

        NYC Mayor Meets Trump, Secures Release of Detained Student

          New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he had a “productive” meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House, focusing on housing affordability and immigration enforcement.

          Residents want local governments to end contracts that let ICE train on their gun ranges

          Residents want local governments to end contracts that let ICE train on their gun ranges

            Residents in a Southern California city want local police to stop letting federal immigration agents train at a publicly owned firing range.

            Refugee missing since release to Border Patrol last week found dead by Buffalo police

            Refugee missing since release to Border Patrol last week found dead by Buffalo police

              Agents are accused of dropping off Nurul Amin Shah Alam, who was mostly blind and unable to communicate in English, at a restaurant.

              Bill and Hillary Clinton, battle-tested, gear up for another Washington fight

              Bill and Hillary Clinton, battle-tested, gear up for another Washington fight

                With the Epstein case unfolding around the world, the couple is once again ensnared in a scandal.

                Local News

                Marion neighbors: Obituaries for March 19

                Marion neighbors: Obituaries for March 19

                Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

                Marion neighbors: Obituaries for March 18

                Marion neighbors: Obituaries for March 18

                Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

                Marion neighbors: Obituaries for March 17

                Marion neighbors: Obituaries for March 17

                Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

                McDowell County nonprofit seeking grant to help incarcerated parents and their children

                McDowell County nonprofit seeking grant to help incarcerated parents and their children

                The $750,000 grant would be used to assist children of incarcerated parents, especially those who are involved in the foster care system.

                State & Regional

                Gap closes in US Senate race between Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley, new poll finds

                Gap closes in US Senate race between Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley, new poll finds

                The gap is much narrower than earlier polls, which had former Gov. Cooper ahead of Whatley, former chairman of the Republican National Committee, by double digits.

                App State to invest $500K at Hickory campus for nursing lab, Doctor of Nursing Practice program

                App State to invest $500K at Hickory campus for nursing lab, Doctor of Nursing Practice program

                “The modern nursing simulation space at the Hickory campus will enable App State to offer advanced clinical training opportunities and help support the region’s workforce needs." 

                See the complete poll for Cooper-Whatley Senate race, other contests in NC

                See the complete poll for Cooper-Whatley Senate race, other contests in NC

                Click on the poll.

                North Lincoln wins NC high school basketball title, despite forfeiting 17 games

                North Lincoln wins NC high school basketball title, despite forfeiting 17 games

                Following a rollercoaster year during which North Lincoln’s playoff hopes were in jeopardy only a month ago, the Knights’ season ended Saturday with a court storm and the hoisting of its first state championship trophy. North Lincoln, seeded 23rd, outlasted previously undefeated Southeast Alamance, 59-56, on Saturday afternoon in the NCHSAA Class 5A final at Lawrence Joel Veterans Coliseum, ...

                Nation & World

                US Mint can produce Trump commemorative gold coin after arts commission approves design

                US Mint can produce Trump commemorative gold coin after arts commission approves design

                The members of the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts are supporters of the Republican president and were appointed by him this year.

                Dolores Huerta ends her silence, champions decades of advocacy for marginalized groups

                Dolores Huerta ends her silence, champions decades of advocacy for marginalized groups

                Dolores Huerta dedicated her life to breaking down barriers and cemented her place in history as one of the nation’s most influential labor leaders, civil rights icons and feminist activists. 

                Fed Chair Will Stay Put Until New Chair is Confirmed by Senate

                Fed Chair Will Stay Put Until New Chair is Confirmed by Senate

                Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced he will stay on as chair pro tem if his nominated successor Kevin Warsh is not confirmed by the Senate before May.

                Rapper Afroman wins lawsuit against police over mocking their 2022 raid in viral videos

                Rapper Afroman wins lawsuit against police over mocking their 2022 raid in viral videos

                The Grammy-nominated rapper Afroman won a defamation lawsuit filed by seven Ohio sheriff's deputies who sued him over music videos in which he used home security footage to mock their raid of his home.

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                Marion man charged after 200 grams of cocaine found in search of home near school

                Marion man charged after 200 grams of cocaine found in search of home near school

                Marion man charged with assaulting woman and sheriff's lieutenant

                Marion man charged with assaulting woman and sheriff's lieutenant

                Man found dead along Interstate 40 in Burke County; Medical examiner notified

                Man found dead along Interstate 40 in Burke County; Medical examiner notified

                Shopping

                How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                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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                Web3 Wallet for Beginners: How to Set Up, Stay Safe, and Pick the Right App

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                Affiliate. Learn what a Web3 wallet is, how to set one up, and how to stay safe while exploring DeFi, NFTs, and new crypto coins with beginner‑friendly apps like Best Wallet.​

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

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                Affiliate. Find out which crypto coins you should watch closely in 2025. 

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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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                Provided content. Rising costs, limited supply, and shifting priorities are making starter homes harder to find.

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                From Playa to Reality: Hints and Tools for Recovering From Burning Man

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

                Crime

                Man found dead along Interstate 40 in Burke County; Medical examiner notified

                Man found dead along Interstate 40 in Burke County; Medical examiner notified

                The person has not been publicly identified as of 2 p.m.

                Lenoir woman accused of scratching Telsa Cybertruck using board with nails; see video here

                Lenoir woman accused of scratching Telsa Cybertruck using board with nails; see video here

                “It doesn't do anything good for anybody involved."

                Marion man charged with assaulting woman and sheriff's lieutenant

                Marion man charged with assaulting woman and sheriff's lieutenant

                An arrest warrant said the lieutenant had a cut to the head that required stitches. 

                Family sues former Lenoir day care worker charged in death of 16-month-old child

                Family sues former Lenoir day care worker charged in death of 16-month-old child

                The lawsuit claims the worker held the child face down on a sleeping mat with a blanket over her head. 

                Politics

                NC Gov. Stein kicks off rural listening tour in McDowell County, visits Marion business

                NC Gov. Stein kicks off rural listening tour in McDowell County, visits Marion business

                "I’m grateful to hear directly from some of our rural residents about how we can work together on the issues affecting their daily lives.”

                See photos, video of HUD secretary, U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards visit to McDowell County

                See photos, video of HUD secretary, U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards visit to McDowell County

                On March 12, the secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards and the CEO of Givens Communities all came to Marion Thursday to discuss plans to convert the old Clinchfield Mill into affordable apartments for older adults.

                US housing secretary, congressman visit Marion to talk about Clinchfield apartment project

                US housing secretary, congressman visit Marion to talk about Clinchfield apartment project

                “This building was an empty textile mill and now it's being turned into affordable housing for 200 seniors," said the secretary for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

                Settlement moves Duke Energy closer to merger in Carolinas

                Settlement moves Duke Energy closer to merger in Carolinas

                Both settlements commit Duke to hundreds of millions of dollars in savings for the states’ customers over a 14-year period, and to use shareholder funds if merger-related savings aren’t enough to meet the pledges.

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