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Settlement moves Duke Energy closer to merger in Carolinas

Settlement moves Duke Energy closer to merger in Carolinas

  • JOHN DEEM Staff Writer

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.

Why did judge dismiss manslaughter case against former Greensboro officer in January?

Why did judge dismiss manslaughter case against former Greensboro officer in January?

  • KEVIN GRIFFIN Staff Reporter

On the day of the shooting, Hall pointed to evidence that Lopez had again fled from officers at a speed of 90 mph or more from a fast food restaurant.

3 teens, including 1 carrying an AK-47 pistol, charged with burglary, peeping in High Point

3 teens, including 1 carrying an AK-47 pistol, charged with burglary, peeping in High Point

  • SUSIE C. SPEAR Staff Reporter

Two 16-year-olds were charged as adults, while a 15-year-old was charged as a juvenile, police said.

Conover-based landscaping company owners plead guilty to property crimes in 5 counties

Conover-based landscaping company owners plead guilty to property crimes in 5 counties

  • Sarah C. Johnson

The offenses included stealing heavy-duty machinery, taking money while not completing work and not paying vendors. 

Without resources to help an overweight pediatric patient, NC doctor found new way to address childhood obesity

Without resources to help an overweight pediatric patient, NC doctor found new way to address childhood obesity

  • LISA O’DONNELL Staff Reporter

"We dedicated the book to parents who grew up in a diet-obsessed world, hated their bodies and wanted to raise their kids in a different way," Dr. Joey Skelton said about his new book, "Your Child is Not Their Weight."

In head-on crash that killed deputy, Winston-Salem man charged with second-degree murder

In head-on crash that killed deputy, Winston-Salem man charged with second-degree murder

  • JOHN HINTON Staff Reporter

Bryan Castillo, 19, of Hawkcrest Lane is accused of killing Deputy Kaleb Mitchell, 24, when Castillo’s pickup struck Mitchell’s vehicle head-on on U.S. 311 in northern Forsyth County, said Master Trooper Whit Efird, a spokesman for the N.C. Highway Patrol.

Winston-Salem man charged with second-degree murder in deputy's death

Winston-Salem man charged with second-degree murder in deputy's death

  • JOHN HINTON Staff Reporter

Master Trooper Whit Efird of the N.C. State Highway Patrol discusses the charges against Bryan Castillo.

Mission Hospital 'Immediate Jeopardy' removed, but CMS says issues remain

Mission Hospital 'Immediate Jeopardy' removed, but CMS says issues remain

    If the hospital does not achieve "substantial compliance" with ⁠CMS requirements by July 26, the provider agreement "may be terminated."

    Fire deaths rose last year in NC. Here’s who was more likely to die and when.

    Fire deaths rose last year in NC. Here’s who was more likely to die and when.

      The Office of the State Fire Marshal says 159 people died in fires in North Carolina last year. 

      NC gas prices spike a second straight day as Middle East conflict continues

      NC gas prices spike a second straight day as Middle East conflict continues

        Gas prices climbed for a second straight day in North Carolina as the world oil markets respond to the US-Israeli attack on Iran over the weekend.

        Cooper, Whatley win primaries in NC’s Senate race, setting up November showdown

        Cooper, Whatley win primaries in NC’s Senate race, setting up November showdown

          Cooper had 92% of the Democratic vote and Whatley had 64.18% of the Republican vote.

          Court papers document battle over fate of four men convicted in death of Chris Paul's grandfather

          Court papers document battle over fate of four men convicted in death of Chris Paul's grandfather

            The men’s attorneys argue that the state’s appellate judges should rule in their clients’ favor because double jeopardy bars further prosecution of the men, and the state cannot appeal a judge’s ruling that vacated the men’s convictions.

            Read articles from 1960 about Statesville's Woolworth's lunch counter protests

            Read articles from 1960 about Statesville's Woolworth's lunch counter protests

              Four Black students entered the store and sat at the lunch counter on March 15, 1960, about six weeks after the first protests in Greensboro. 

              Marker honors Woolworth's protests in Statesville. "What happened here changed the world."

              Marker honors Woolworth's protests in Statesville. "What happened here changed the world."

                “You think 'That was the 1960s,' so everything is hunky-dory. And it isn’t. It really is not. There are things every day that remind you of the racism that still exists.”

                Local 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.

                Marion neighbors: Obituaries for March 13

                Marion neighbors: Obituaries for March 13

                Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

                NC exceeds 300 flu-related deaths, but remains below recent annual counts

                NC exceeds 300 flu-related deaths, but remains below recent annual counts

                Flu-related deaths among those ages 65 and older are at 235, followed by 42 among ages 50 to 64, 15 among ages 25 to 49, eight among ages 5 to 17, and one among ages 4 and under.

                Marion neighbors: Obituaries for March 12

                Marion neighbors: Obituaries for March 12

                Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

                State & Regional

                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.

                Why did judge dismiss manslaughter case against former Greensboro officer in January?

                Why did judge dismiss manslaughter case against former Greensboro officer in January?

                On the day of the shooting, Hall pointed to evidence that Lopez had again fled from officers at a speed of 90 mph or more from a fast food restaurant.

                3 teens, including 1 carrying an AK-47 pistol, charged with burglary, peeping in High Point

                3 teens, including 1 carrying an AK-47 pistol, charged with burglary, peeping in High Point

                Two 16-year-olds were charged as adults, while a 15-year-old was charged as a juvenile, police said.

                Conover-based landscaping company owners plead guilty to property crimes in 5 counties

                Conover-based landscaping company owners plead guilty to property crimes in 5 counties

                The offenses included stealing heavy-duty machinery, taking money while not completing work and not paying vendors. 

                Nation & World

                The Latest: US is deploying Marines to Middle East as it pounds Iran

                The Latest: US is deploying Marines to Middle East as it pounds Iran

                U.S. Marines are being deployed to the Middle East as American and Israeli strikes pound Iran. The Islamic Republic's attacks Persian Gulf shipping and energy infrastructure as the two-week war widens. In Iran's capital, a large explosion rocked a central square where thousands gathered for anti-Israel protests. The death toll from Israeli strikes on Lebanon has topped 700 people including 100 children, the Lebanese Health Ministry says. And the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed, sharply reducing energy supplies and threatening to destabilize economies around the world. U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that the conflict would end “when I feel it in my bones.”

                Trump ally Ric Grenell stepping down as Kennedy Center president

                Trump ally Ric Grenell stepping down as Kennedy Center president

                He oversaw far-reaching changes that prompted many artists to abandon the iconic performing arts venue.

                US military sends 2,500 Marines and at least one more ship to Mideast

                US military sends 2,500 Marines and at least one more ship to Mideast

                The move marks a major addition of troops to the region nearly two weeks into a war that shows no sign of letting up.

                Flu vaccines didn't work that well in the US, officials find

                Flu vaccines didn't work that well in the US, officials find

                A new strain that dominated the early winter was not well matched to the vaccine, leading to an intense early onslaught of flu.

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                How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

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

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

                Crime

                Man "involved in a shooting" Friday evening found, McDowell sheriff's office says

                Man "involved in a shooting" Friday evening found, McDowell sheriff's office says

                “This individual was involved in a shooting this evening and is considered armed and dangerous. Do not approach,” reads the news release.

                Former official says Mooresville pressured him over mayor’s midnight office visit

                Former official says Mooresville pressured him over mayor’s midnight office visit

                A third whistleblower lawsuit alleges that a former Mooresville employee faced two options when he found evidence of Mayor Chris Carney inside town hall late one night undressed and visibly aroused: conceal evidence or resign.

                McDowell County Sheriff's Office warns of phone scam claiming people missed court, owe fine

                McDowell County Sheriff's Office warns of phone scam claiming people missed court, owe fine

                "And no, you can’t 'clear a warrant' with a Venmo transaction," the release said.

                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

                In the search, officers found 203.5 grams of cocaine, two guns (a .38-caliber revolver and a .22-caliber long rifle) and $2,186.

                Politics

                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.

                McDowell County leaders hear updates, concerns about 2027 property value reappraisal

                McDowell County leaders hear updates, concerns about 2027 property value reappraisal

                The meeting room was packed with people, many of whom were there to hear about the reappraisal, which started around a year ago and is still underway.

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