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Armed man arrested at golf course days before Trump visit

Armed man arrested at golf course days before Trump visit

  • Noe Padilla USA Today

Federal agents said they observed the man taking photographs and appearing to monitor security-planning activities at the Trump National Golf Club.

Police release copies of Nancy Guthrie ransom notes

Police release copies of Nancy Guthrie ransom notes

  • Arizona Daily Star

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department on Friday released copies of two ransom notes in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance case.

US says flawed work caused Reflecting Pool to peel

US says flawed work caused Reflecting Pool to peel

  • Kanishka Singh and Andrew Goudsward REUTERS

The Justice Department moved to drop its case against former U.S. Olympian David “Davey” Hearn, who was accused of vandalizing the landmark, a court filing showed.

Producer sues Netflix for $105 million over missing movie

Producer sues Netflix for $105 million over missing movie

  • Lisa Richwine Reuters

"Someone stole a good amount of drives from our desks," Netflix told plaintiffs, the lawsuit says; one contained the Nicolas Cage film "Fortitude.”

Netflix's biggest hits are dominating the platform like never before

Netflix's biggest hits are dominating the platform like never before

  • EssentiallySports - Pop Culture

Netflix just revealed a fascinating look at what millions of subscribers are actually watching, and the numbers tell a surprising story. Despite offering thousands of movies and TV shows, only a small group of titles dominates the platform's total views. In this video, we break down the late…

Salman Rushdie attacker found guilty on all terrorism counts

Salman Rushdie attacker found guilty on all terrorism counts

  • Patrick Lakamp Buffalo News

A jury took about two hours to find Salman Rushdie's attacker guilty of all three terrorism counts he faced. Hadi Matar could spend the rest of his life in prison.

Sheriff shares Nancy Guthrie update after video plea

Sheriff shares Nancy Guthrie update after video plea

  • Edward Segarra, Brendan Morrow and Taijuan Moorman USA Today

The remarks came a day after Savannah Guthrie spoke out on the disappearance of her mother in an emotional video shared on social media.

Savannah Guthrie Addresses Kidnapper in Emotional Video

Savannah Guthrie Addresses Kidnapper in Emotional Video

    More than half a year after her mother's disappearance, news anchor Savannah Guthrie once again addresses the alleged kidnappers in an Instagram video.

    Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy's son arrested after wife shot at family home

    Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy's son arrested after wife shot at family home

      The son of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy was arrested following a shooting at Bieniemy's home in Virginia, authorities told USA Today Sports.

      Berlin police shoot and kill suspect in Pride attack

      Berlin police shoot and kill suspect in Pride attack

        Officials described Saturday night’s attack, which killed one person and injured 29 others, as an Islamist terrorist attack.

        Inside a movement: 24 hours in Madison

        Inside a movement: 24 hours in Madison

          See 24 hours of a living monument as protesters camp out where Madison police shot and killed Corey Ruiz.

          Minnesota man sentenced for killing Democratic lawmaker

          Minnesota man sentenced for killing Democratic lawmaker

            Vance Boelter shot and killed Melissa Hortman, the top Democrat in the Minnesota House of Representatives, and her husband, Mark, in their home June 14, 2025.

            US Marshals arrest 'hypermasculine' social media stars Andrew and Tristan Tate, UK seeks extradition

            US Marshals arrest 'hypermasculine' social media stars Andrew and Tristan Tate, UK seeks extradition

              The U.S. Marshals Service arrested Andrew and Tristan Tate on Saturday as Britain's Crown Prosecution Service said it would seek extradition on charges of rape, bodily harm and human trafficking.

              Haitians set to lose TPS protections July 24; what to know

              Haitians set to lose TPS protections July 24; what to know

                After the Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, more than 350,000 are expected to lose their legal authorization to live and work in the U.S. on July 24, leaving them vulnerable to detention and deportation if they do not have another lawful immigration status. Immigration advocates say now is the time to prepare.

                Local News

                McDowell County to consider possible data center moratorium at Monday meeting

                McDowell County to consider possible data center moratorium at Monday meeting

                McDowell officials will also talk about the upcoming sales tax referendum.

                Marion neighbors: Obituaries for August 10

                Marion neighbors: Obituaries for August 10

                Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

                Marion neighbors: Obituaries for August 9

                Marion neighbors: Obituaries for August 9

                Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

                Retiring McDowell County sheriff honored with awards, recognitions

                Retiring McDowell County sheriff honored with awards, recognitions

                The flag that flew at the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office was removed last week and presented to Buchanan.

                State & Regional

                A deadly plant might be growing near your NC home. How to get rid of it

                A deadly plant might be growing near your NC home. How to get rid of it

                The weed has been found in 29 counties, mostly in the Piedmont area of North Carolina.

                These 5 North Carolina football newcomers could be pivotal for Belichick in 2026

                These 5 North Carolina football newcomers could be pivotal for Belichick in 2026

                Reigning ACC sacks leader Melkart Abou Jaoude is back for UNC football, but the Tar Heels will have to replace several key starters entering the 2026 season. 

                How many NC high school athletes are getting paid this year? New report out on NIL deals

                How many NC high school athletes are getting paid this year? New report out on NIL deals

                More North Carolina high school athletes are financially benefiting from their name, image and likeness, but a new report shows they’re not getting huge sums of money. A report presented Wednesday to the State Board of Education shows 21 North Carolina high school students signed NIL agreements during the 2025-26 school year — a 75% increase from the prior year. But the biggest agreement in ...

                NC reaches $400 million settlement with drug producer that allegedly raised prices

                NC reaches $400 million settlement with drug producer that allegedly raised prices

                “This drug company coordinated with its competitors to make you pay more for prescriptions,” Jackson said in the news release.

                Nation & World

                Crews battle almost 200 wildfires across US

                Crews battle almost 200 wildfires across US

                More than 20,000 people in southwest Canada and the western United States have fled their homes as wildfires, fueled by hot, dry weather, burn more than 3 million acres.

                US recommends vaccinations only for 11 core inoculations, says Trump

                US recommends vaccinations only for 11 core inoculations, says Trump

                President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday calling for fewer childhood vaccinations by limiting the inoculation schedule to 11 immunizations.

                Supreme Court faces plea to block Trump mail-in ballot rules

                Supreme Court faces plea to block Trump mail-in ballot rules

                Less than 90 days out from the midterms, election officials are pleading with the Supreme Court to block the Trump administration from making changes that would allow the U.S.

                Scientists turn to sharks to improve hurricane predictions

                Scientists turn to sharks to improve hurricane predictions

                University of Delaware researchers are testing whether sharks equipped with sensors can serve as mobile near-real-time ocean-data observers.

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                What Really Happens When You Call for Emergency HVAC Help at 2 AM

                What Really Happens When You Call for Emergency HVAC Help at 2 AM

                Affiliate content. Learn what to do if you need an emergency HVAC repair. 

                Buying or Selling a Midwest Home? What the HVAC System Is Really Worth at Closing

                Buying or Selling a Midwest Home? What the HVAC System Is Really Worth at Closing

                Affiliate content.  Learn why it is important to check the HVAC system when buying or selling home. 

                Your utility bill is telling you something: what rising costs reveal about your HVAC system

                Your utility bill is telling you something: what rising costs reveal about your HVAC system

                Affiliate content. Learn what to do about rising energy costs from your HVAC system. 

                What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

                What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

                Affiliate content. Learn the most common HVAC problems based on the age of your home.

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

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                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.

                Crime

                McDowell Sheriff's Office seeking public's help in stolen mail incident

                McDowell Sheriff's Office seeking public's help in stolen mail incident

                The McDowell County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in identifying the individual in these pictures. This concerns an incident involving residential mail theft that occurred in the Marion area on the evening of Thursday, July 16. Anyone with information can contact Detect…

                Hickory man accused in fatal domestic violence shooting on I-77 in Mooresville has died

                Hickory man accused in fatal domestic violence shooting on I-77 in Mooresville has died

                Justice Faith Wells was fatally shot on July 26. Her boyfriend was accused of shooting her and then himself. 

                NC couple was shot while sleeping in home, later buried in park, search warrant says

                NC couple was shot while sleeping in home, later buried in park, search warrant says

                After they were shot, their faces were used to open their phones and remove the passcodes, according to the search warrant.

                Man convicted of murdering McDowell County woman in 1993 claims innocence, requests new trial

                Man convicted of murdering McDowell County woman in 1993 claims innocence, requests new trial

                “Cold case investigations of cases where there is public pressure for resolution can fall prey to tunnel vision and sloppy investigation fueled by a need for answers."

                Politics

                Who will replace Chuck Edwards? GOP begins search for new candidate

                Who will replace Chuck Edwards? GOP begins search for new candidate

                ASHEVILLE — Just hours after embattled U.S. Rep.

                U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards announces he will drop his reelection bid

                U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards announces he will drop his reelection bid

                “After much prayer, thoughtful reflection and many conversations with my family, I have made the difficult decision to withdraw from my reelection campaign."

                Foothills Brewing to lawmakers: Regulate but do not ban THC drinks

                Foothills Brewing to lawmakers: Regulate but do not ban THC drinks

                Foothills Brewing wrote in a letter sent Friday to state legislators. "Please don’t throw this industry away."

                Fox News poll shows Roy Cooper opening 9-point lead in NC Senate race

                Fox News poll shows Roy Cooper opening 9-point lead in NC Senate race

                Democrat Roy Cooper was the pick for 53% of those surveyed, while Republican Michael Whatley was at 44%. The margin of error is 3%.

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