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Education

Families turn to states for civil rights support as Trump dismantles the Education Department

Families turn to states for civil rights support as Trump dismantles the Education Department

  • COLLIN BINKLEY Associated Press

As the Trump administration dismantles the Education Department, the agency is pulling back on its role in policing discrimination in America's schools.

US Supreme Court Blocks California Transgender Student Privacy Protections

US Supreme Court Blocks California Transgender Student Privacy Protections

  • Cover Media - Shareable

The US Supreme Court has halted California laws that limit schools from sharing a student's transgender identity with parents without the child's consent. In a 6-3 decision, the court sided with Christian parents who argued the measures violated their constitutional religious and parental rights.

Professors in Epstein files say they hoped friendship would lead to research funding

Professors in Epstein files say they hoped friendship would lead to research funding

  • COLLIN BINKLEY Associated Press

Asked about relationships that often endured for years, many have offered a similar response: Epstein had money to give, and they needed it.

Kindergarten readiness varies widely by income, new data shows. Cities stepping in to help

Kindergarten readiness varies widely by income, new data shows. Cities stepping in to help

  • MAKIYA SEMINERA Associated Press

Immense disparities exist in whether parents across the country report their child as ready for kindergarten, new data from the National Survey for Children's Health shows.

How to navigate the Epstein files

How to navigate the Epstein files

  • CBC English

The U.S. Justice Department has released millions of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, but how do you navigate that much material? Ashley Fraser breaks down how CBC’s investigative team is wading through the documents and searching the database.

2-month-olds see the world in a more complex way than scientists thought, study suggests

2-month-olds see the world in a more complex way than scientists thought, study suggests

  • LAURA UNGAR AP Medical Writer

A new study suggests that babies can distinguish between objects at 2 months old, earlier than scientists previously thought.

Ultra-Processed Foods May Heighten Cognitive Decline

Ultra-Processed Foods May Heighten Cognitive Decline

  • ZMG - Veuer

Some things are out of our control, like cognitive decline, but we can slow it down if we make the right choices. Veuer’s Maria Mercedes Galuppo has the story.

How to talk to kids about immigration, ICE and recent killings

How to talk to kids about immigration, ICE and recent killings

    If you avoid the subject, kids can fill the gap with misinformation and worst-case scenarios they’ve conjured.

    Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faces rising calls for her firing or impeachment

    Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faces rising calls for her firing or impeachment

      She's one of the high-profile faces of the Trump administration's immigration enforcement campaign.

      Despite calls, Minneapolis sees little change on the streets

      Despite calls, Minneapolis sees little change on the streets

        MINNEAPOLIS — Though President Donald Trump spoke to officials in Minnesota after federal immigration agents shot and killed a second person in Minneapolis, there was little evidence Wednesday of significant changes after weeks of harsh rhetoric and clashes with protesters.

        Official: Officers involved in Alex Pretti shooting placed on administrative leave

        Official: Officers involved in Alex Pretti shooting placed on administrative leave

          A senior Department of Homeland Security official confirmed to CNN that officers involved in the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minnesota on Saturday have been placed on administrative leave. It is standard protocol for agents involved in shootings to be placed on administrative leave whil…

          U.S. sending ICE agents to Winter Olympics, stirring anger in Italy

          U.S. sending ICE agents to Winter Olympics, stirring anger in Italy

            U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel will help protect U.S. delegations at the Winter Olympics in Italy, a U.S. embassy source says, confirming local media reports and prompting anger among some Italian politicians.

            Trump's use of AI images pushes new boundaries, further eroding public trust, experts say

            Trump's use of AI images pushes new boundaries, further eroding public trust, experts say

              An edited image of civil rights attorney Nekima Levy Armstrong is raising new alarms about how the administration is blurring the lines between what is real and what is fake.

              2 federal officers fired shots during encounter that killed Pretti, DHS tells Congress

              2 federal officers fired shots during encounter that killed Pretti, DHS tells Congress

                Two federal officers fired shots during the encounter that killed ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, a Customs and Border Protection official told Congress in a notice sent Tuesday.

                Local News

                Marion neighbors: Obituaries for March 25

                Marion neighbors: Obituaries for March 25

                Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

                Marion neighbors: Obituaries for March 24

                Marion neighbors: Obituaries for March 24

                Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

                Marion neighbors: Obituaries for March 23

                Marion neighbors: Obituaries for March 23

                Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

                Marion neighbors: Obituaries for March 22

                Marion neighbors: Obituaries for March 22

                Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

                State & Regional

                ICE agents deployed to work U.S. airports. Is ICE coming to NC airports?

                ICE agents deployed to work U.S. airports. Is ICE coming to NC airports?

                As the government shutdown continues, the controversial decision has been made to deploy Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to airports countrywide in an effort ⁠to decrease skyrocketing wait times.

                Buc-ee’s delays opening of 1st NC travel center. More stores are planned.

                Buc-ee’s delays opening of 1st NC travel center. More stores are planned.

                Fans eagerly awaiting hot brisket and Beaver-themed shopping at North Carolina’s first Buc-ee’s travel center will have to wait a little longer. 

                Farmworkers with visas to work in NC win settlement in lawsuit over wage theft

                Farmworkers with visas to work in NC win settlement in lawsuit over wage theft

                Every year, foreign workers come to the United States on temporary visas to perform agricultural jobs that U.S. workers are not available to fill. These workers are required under federal law to be paid at least a minimum hourly wage. But there are numerous reports of H-2A agricultural workers not being paid, or being underpaid. 

                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.

                Nation & World

                What we know and don't know about the Iran war negotiations

                What we know and don't know about the Iran war negotiations

                President Trump's claim this week that talks with Iran were yielding great progress has only raised more confusion over a war whose goals were already unclear.

                Jill On Money: Fed Chair Powell won’t call it 'stagflation'

                Jill On Money: Fed Chair Powell won’t call it 'stagflation'

                After the Federal Reserve decided to hold interest rates steady at its March policy meeting, Chairman Jerome Powell conducted a press conference. In it, he was asked whether the economy was facing stagflation. In his very Fed-speak way, Powell said that there was “tension” between the Fed’s dual mandate of maximum employment and stable prices.

                Iranian military statement mocks US for 'strategic failure', suggests no negotiations over 15-point plan

                Iranian military statement mocks US for 'strategic failure', suggests no negotiations over 15-point plan

                An Iranian military spokesperson mocked U.S. attempts at a ceasefire deal Wednesday, insisting that the Americans were only negotiating with themselves.

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                Old Fort mayor suddenly resigns from office, mayor pro tem appointed acting mayor

                Old Fort mayor suddenly resigns from office, mayor pro tem appointed acting mayor

                3 McDowell County farms got $10,000 grants. Here's how they plan to use the money.

                3 McDowell County farms got $10,000 grants. Here's how they plan to use the money.

                Marion neighbors: Obituaries for March 25

                Marion neighbors: Obituaries for March 25

                Shopping

                How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                Affiliate. Learn how to buy WLFI Token in this step by step guide for beginners. 

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

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

                Affiliate. Learn how to create and use a Solana wallet, stake SOL, swap tokens, bridge assets, and stay secure with Best Wallet’s multi-chain features.

                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

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

                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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                Are Starter Homes Becoming a Thing of the Past?

                Are Starter Homes Becoming a Thing of the Past?

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

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                Affiliate content. Learn why blogging isn’t dead in 2025 and how niche writers are leveraging focused content to build audiences and earn six figures.

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

                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

                Property tax exemptions are available for qualifying property owners in McDowell County

                Property tax exemptions are available for qualifying property owners in McDowell County

                “I encourage anyone who believes they may qualify for one of the exemptions to contact the Tax Assessing staff soon."

                NC House committee supportive of bill to cap local property tax levies

                NC House committee supportive of bill to cap local property tax levies

                “The constitutional amendment will pass because North Carolinians are ready for this. Property tax bill growth has exceeded inflation in eight out of last 10 years.”

                Old Fort mayor suddenly resigns from office, mayor pro tem appointed acting mayor

                Old Fort mayor suddenly resigns from office, mayor pro tem appointed acting mayor

                “I enjoyed my time being the mayor but now look forward to new opportunities. I love Old Fort and am excited to see the town continuing to grow."

                Marion to replace bridge to lift station with $1.4 million grant from state

                Marion to replace bridge to lift station with $1.4 million grant from state

                Since this bridge floods, replacing it is a priority to avoid potential flood damage and add resilience against future natural disasters.

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