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Iranian strike wounds US troops and damages planes at Saudi air base, official says

Iranian strike wounds US troops and damages planes at Saudi air base, official says

  • JON GAMBRELL and FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press

Iran's nuclear facilities came under attack Friday, state media reported, after Israel threatened to “escalate and expand” its campaign.

Trump signs executive action to pay TSA after Congress fails to agree on DHS funding

Trump signs executive action to pay TSA after Congress fails to agree on DHS funding

  • KEVIN FREKING, LISA MASCARO and JOEY CAPPELLETTI Associated Press

Johnson rejected a Senate bill and said House Republicans would seek to fund the entire department at current levels until May 22.

NASA astronaut suddenly couldn't speak in space. He says medical scare remains a mystery

NASA astronaut suddenly couldn't speak in space. He says medical scare remains a mystery

  • MARCIA DUNN Associated Press

Four-time space flyer Mike Fincke said he was eating dinner Jan. 7 after prepping for a spacewalk. Then, he couldn't talk.

14-year-old is the first teen to get on Vermont general election ballot for governor

14-year-old is the first teen to get on Vermont general election ballot for governor

  • AMANDA SWINHART Associated Press

Another teen is running for governor of Vermont, and this time, he'll be on the general election ballot. The state constitution sets no minimum age for gubernatorial candidates. 

New York's newly identified Underground Railroad passage is under threat

New York's newly identified Underground Railroad passage is under threat

  • TERRY TANG and JOSEPH FREDERICK Associated Press

Historians and Black activists hail it as the first intact Underground Railroad site found in New York in over 160 years. 

Concerns raised over Trump’s daily Iran war briefings; Philadelphia DA has warning for ICE agents at airport

Concerns raised over Trump’s daily Iran war briefings; Philadelphia DA has warning for ICE agents at airport

  • Straight Arrow News

Media Miss Minute: Concerns are being raised over Trump’s daily Iran war briefings; and Philadelphia's DA has a warning for ICE agents.

Savannah Guthrie to return to 'Today' on April 6 after mother's disappearance

Savannah Guthrie to return to 'Today' on April 6 after mother's disappearance

  • The Associated Press

After a two-month absence sparked by her 84-year-old mother's apparent abduction, Savannah Guthrie will return to NBC's "Today" show next month.

Gas prices rise again as some states consider tax holidays

Gas prices rise again as some states consider tax holidays

    Gas prices are climbing again across the United States, spurring proposals for state gas tax holidays in the hopes of offering drivers some relief.

    Savannah Guthrie in NBC News interview appeals for help finding her missing mother

    Savannah Guthrie in NBC News interview appeals for help finding her missing mother

      A tearful Savannah Guthrie, in her first interview since her 84-year-old mother was apparently abducted from her Arizona home, said that “someone needs to do the right thing” and come forward with information to help the investigation.

      Trump administration seeks Endangered Species Act exemption for oil, gas projects in Gulf

      Trump administration seeks Endangered Species Act exemption for oil, gas projects in Gulf

        The Trump administration is seeking an exemption from the Endangered Species Act for expanded oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico as it wages war on Iran.

        Senate approves funding for TSA and most of Homeland Security, but not immigration enforcement

        Senate approves funding for TSA and most of Homeland Security, but not immigration enforcement

          The deal, which the Senate approved unanimously without a roll call, next goes to the House, which is expected to consider it Friday.

          A passageway believed to be part of the Underground Railroad in NYC may be in jeopardy

          A passageway believed to be part of the Underground Railroad in NYC may be in jeopardy

            An unearthed passageway leading to an Underground Railroad stop for fugitive slaves is putting the spotlight on a New York City museum that has been dealing with threats a neighboring development could bring.

            Judge temporarily blocks Pentagon from branding AI firm Anthropic a supply chain risk

            Judge temporarily blocks Pentagon from branding AI firm Anthropic a supply chain risk

              She also said she would block President Donald Trump's order that all federal agencies to stop using Anthropic and its chatbot Claude.

              Trump says he'll sign order to pay TSA agents as Congress struggles to reach funding deal

              Trump says he'll sign order to pay TSA agents as Congress struggles to reach funding deal

                Senators are reviewing a "last and final" Republican offer to end the funding impasse that disrupted travel.

                Local News

                McDowell High NJROTC raising money for 3 families affected by cancer

                McDowell High NJROTC raising money for 3 families affected by cancer

                 “You will see us posting miles to see how far we are willing to go for our neighbors."

                Marion neighbors: Obituaries for March 26

                Marion neighbors: Obituaries for March 26

                Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell 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.

                State & Regional

                NC governor calls on lawmakers to provide $792M more for Helene recovery efforts

                NC governor calls on lawmakers to provide $792M more for Helene recovery efforts

                Gov. Josh Stein called on the General Assembly to spend $792 million more in western North Carolina for recovery needs from Helene.

                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. 

                Nation & World

                Iranian strike wounds US troops and damages planes at Saudi air base, official says

                Iranian strike wounds US troops and damages planes at Saudi air base, official says

                Iran's nuclear facilities came under attack Friday, state media reported, after Israel threatened to “escalate and expand” its campaign.

                Trump signs executive action to pay TSA after Congress fails to agree on DHS funding

                Trump signs executive action to pay TSA after Congress fails to agree on DHS funding

                Johnson rejected a Senate bill and said House Republicans would seek to fund the entire department at current levels until May 22.

                NASA astronaut suddenly couldn't speak in space. He says medical scare remains a mystery

                NASA astronaut suddenly couldn't speak in space. He says medical scare remains a mystery

                Four-time space flyer Mike Fincke said he was eating dinner Jan. 7 after prepping for a spacewalk. Then, he couldn't talk.

                14-year-old is the first teen to get on Vermont general election ballot for governor

                14-year-old is the first teen to get on Vermont general election ballot for governor

                Another teen is running for governor of Vermont, and this time, he'll be on the general election ballot. The state constitution sets no minimum age for gubernatorial candidates. 

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                McDowell County Emergency Services Director Will Kehler to retire

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

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                McDowell County man charged with abuse of child, adults with special needs

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                Crime

                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.

                McDowell County man charged with abuse of child, adults with special needs

                McDowell County man charged with abuse of child, adults with special needs

                An 11-year-old girl, an adult man and adult woman (both with special needs) were living at the home without running water or indoor plumbing, the sheriff's office said.

                McDowell Sheriff’s Office warns about text message scam claiming unpaid parking citation

                McDowell Sheriff’s Office warns about text message scam claiming unpaid parking citation

                “Know this: Government agencies do not send notices like this via text or QR codes,” the sheriff's office said.

                Marion man charged with murder Wednesday in 2024 death of 3-month-old daughter

                Marion man charged with murder Wednesday in 2024 death of 3-month-old daughter

                During an investigation that spanned a year and six months, investigators conducted interviews and awaited medical records, the release said.

                Politics

                McDowell County Emergency Services Director Will Kehler to retire

                McDowell County Emergency Services Director Will Kehler to retire

                “Will’s leadership has left a lasting impact on our organization and our community in ways that will continue for generations."

                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."

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