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Elections

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

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

  • Sarah D. Wire USA Today
  • Aug 10, 2026

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.

Poll: US independent voters back some progressive goals

Poll: US independent voters back some progressive goals

  • Joseph Ax and Jason Lange Reuters
  • Updated Aug 11, 2026

Progressive Democratic proposals, including Medicare for all and taxes on billionaires, powered insurgent candidates to primary victories this year.

Trump loses 21 court battles for voter rolls

Trump loses 21 court battles for voter rolls

  • Luc Cohen Reuters
  • Aug 7, 2026

The Trump administration has suffered 21 court losses this year in efforts to obtain state voter rolls, with judges ruling states are not mandated to share records under federal law.

Progressive El-Sayed wins Michigan primary

Progressive El-Sayed wins Michigan primary

  • Nolan D. McCaskill Reuters
  • Updated Aug 8, 2026

The Democratic Party's progressive wing scored a high-profile victory when Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's U.S. Senate primary, according to media projections Wednesday, giving its antiestablishment message a boost ahead of November's midterm elections.

With 100 days to midterms, Dems lead in polling, GOP in redistricting

With 100 days to midterms, Dems lead in polling, GOP in redistricting

  • Emily R. Condon USA Today
  • Updated Jul 28, 2026

The battle to control Congress is heating up, as Sunday marked the final 100-day stretch to the Nov. 3 midterm elections.

Maine ICE shooting puts Republican Sen. Collins in political bind

Maine ICE shooting puts Republican Sen. Collins in political bind

  • Nolan D. McCaskill Reuters
  • Updated Aug 11, 2026

Republican Sen. Susan Collins received a political gift with the withdrawal of her opponent Graham Platner. Then ICE shot and killed a man at a traffic stop.

Trump moves to tighten federal control of elections ahead of midterms

Trump moves to tighten federal control of elections ahead of midterms

  • Josh Meyer USA Today
  • Updated Jul 14, 2026

President Donald Trump is working to gain unprecedented control of the 2026 U.S. midterm elections this fall through a series of new assertions of presidential power.

Candidate suspends Senate campaign, forcing Democrats to pivot in key Maine race

Candidate suspends Senate campaign, forcing Democrats to pivot in key Maine race

  • Jul 8, 2026

Graham Platner ended his campaign Wednesday after a string of controversies, including an accusation of sexual assault.

Trump officials tried to ban half of U.S. voting machines, citing conspiracy theories

Trump officials tried to ban half of U.S. voting machines, citing conspiracy theories

  • Updated Jul 15, 2026

President Donald Trump’s election-security czar last year sought to ban voting machines used in more than half of U.S. states, according to two people with direct knowledge of the matter.

Trump purges another Republican critic: Rep. Thomas Massie defeated in Kentucky

Trump purges another Republican critic: Rep. Thomas Massie defeated in Kentucky

  • Updated Jun 2, 2026

Massie angered Trump by leading a push to force the Justice Department to release files tied to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

PHOTOS: The top images from the 2024 elections

PHOTOS: The top images from the 2024 elections

  • Updated May 29, 2026

Associated Press photographers captured voters with raw emotions of joy, excitement, contemplation or sorrow.

PHOTOS: Donald Trump's Election Day 2024

  • Updated May 29, 2026

This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors of former President Donald Trump from Election Day 2024.

Follow the presidential vote and races for Congress with live national results

Follow the presidential vote and races for Congress with live national results

  • Updated May 29, 2026

View maps and other data tracking the Nov. 5 elections for U.S. president, House and Senate, plus governors' elections around the country.

PHOTOS: Voters line up from East to West

  • Updated May 29, 2026

Local News

Marion neighbors: Obituaries for August 14

Marion neighbors: Obituaries for August 14

  • Updated 5 mins ago

Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

Marion neighbors: Obituaries for August 13

Marion neighbors: Obituaries for August 13

  • Updated 8 hrs ago

Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

Marion neighbors: Obituaries for August 12

Marion neighbors: Obituaries for August 12

  • Updated Aug 12, 2026

Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

Marion neighbors: Obituaries for August 11

Marion neighbors: Obituaries for August 11

  • Updated Aug 11, 2026

Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

State & Regional

Caldwell County youth coach sentenced to 10 years in prison for child sex abuse material

Caldwell County youth coach sentenced to 10 years in prison for child sex abuse material

  • 13 hrs ago

A forensic review of the cellphone revealed that he possessed more than 1,300 files.

North Carolina says childhood vaccine guidance unchanged after Trump order

North Carolina says childhood vaccine guidance unchanged after Trump order

  • 13 hrs ago

NCDHHS said that "at this time, North Carolina does not anticipate changes to our clinical guidance regarding childhood immunization."

State calls for new trial in Winston-Salem murder of Chris Paul's grandfather

State calls for new trial in Winston-Salem murder of Chris Paul's grandfather

  • 16 hrs ago

“At the very least, (Forsyth County District Attorney Jim O’Neill’s) office should be allowed to re-prosecute these cases."

Cooper holds 11% lead over Whatley in latest Elon Poll on US Senate race

Cooper holds 11% lead over Whatley in latest Elon Poll on US Senate race

  • 16 hrs ago

“While Roy Cooper continues to be much more familiar to voters than Michael Whatley, Whatley’s familiarity among voters has increased meaningfully between March and July."

Nation & World

Board votes to inscribe Trump's name on Kennedy Center

Board votes to inscribe Trump's name on Kennedy Center

  • Updated 6 hrs ago

The move could set up a clash with a federal judge who previously ordered his name removed from the facade.

Flock camera scandals prompt company to make changes

Flock camera scandals prompt company to make changes

  • Updated 2 hrs ago

As law enforcement agencies across the nation continue to use controversial license plate readers, a leading company behind the tech says a new update aims to crack down on police officers who misuse

5 ways to slash back-to-school spending

5 ways to slash back-to-school spending

  • 15 hrs ago

NerdWallet’s annual back-to-school shopping survey found that shoppers estimate they’ll spend an average of $611 on back-to-school expenses such as clothing, supplies and books.

Climate change 'loading the dice' for extreme weather, says climate scientist

Climate change 'loading the dice' for extreme weather, says climate scientist

  • Updated 11 hrs ago

Katharine Hayhoe, global chief scientist with Nature Conservancy, says that while powerful storms and disastrous wildfires have always happened, global climate change has created conditions that make them more likely to occur.

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McDowell County sales tax increase on ballot. Here's how the money would be used.

McDowell County sales tax increase on ballot. Here's how the money would be used.

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Bella Donna Beauty in downtown Marion aims to make people feel their best

Bella Donna Beauty in downtown Marion aims to make people feel their best

  • Updated Aug 8, 2026
Mooresville police complete Flock camera use audit; no more officers will be charged

Mooresville police complete Flock camera use audit; no more officers will be charged

  • Updated Aug 12, 2026

Shopping

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

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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

  • Updated Jul 22, 2026

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

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  • Updated Jul 16, 2026

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

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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

  • Aug 6, 2026

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

  • Aug 5, 2026

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

  • Updated Aug 7, 2026

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

  • Updated Aug 6, 2026

“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

North Carolina says childhood vaccine guidance unchanged after Trump order

North Carolina says childhood vaccine guidance unchanged after Trump order

  • 13 hrs ago

NCDHHS said that "at this time, North Carolina does not anticipate changes to our clinical guidance regarding childhood immunization."

Cooper holds 11% lead over Whatley in latest Elon Poll on US Senate race

Cooper holds 11% lead over Whatley in latest Elon Poll on US Senate race

  • 16 hrs ago

“While Roy Cooper continues to be much more familiar to voters than Michael Whatley, Whatley’s familiarity among voters has increased meaningfully between March and July."

McDowell County sales tax increase on ballot. Here's how the money would be used.

McDowell County sales tax increase on ballot. Here's how the money would be used.

  • Updated 9 hrs ago

If an increase in McDowell County's sales tax is approved, it could bring in $1.5 million for the county.

New McDowell County sheriff sworn in after former sheriff retires

New McDowell County sheriff sworn in after former sheriff retires

  • Updated Aug 11, 2026

“Please join us in congratulating Sheriff Mace as he begins this new chapter of service and leadership for McDowell County,” reads the news release.

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