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NC has a strict, decades-old ban on coastal seawalls. Will lawmakers repeal it?

NC has a strict, decades-old ban on coastal seawalls. Will lawmakers repeal it?

  • Esther Frances The News & Observer (Raleigh)

North Carolina's strict rules on what can be built on its coast, including a long-standing ban on permanent hardened erosion control structures like seawalls, could soon be repealed. A bill moving through the state Senate, intending to protect beaches and coastal infrastructure, would remove…

Leather furniture company owner facing murder charge in shooting at Newton business

Leather furniture company owner facing murder charge in shooting at Newton business

  • Sarah C. Johnson

Newton police said a co-worker was shot and died in an office area.

Mother of slain NC man still seeks justice in unsolved killing

Mother of slain NC man still seeks justice in unsolved killing

  • JOHN HINTON Staff Reporter

“I’m hurt and I’m angry,” Velma Terry said in an interview about the case.

US News ranked universities across the globe. Two NC colleges made the top 100

US News ranked universities across the globe. Two NC colleges made the top 100

  • Jane Winik Sartwell, The News & Observer (Raleigh)

his week, the consumer advice company released its rankings of the best universities across the globe.

Will it stay or will it go? New Greensboro police chief weighs in on department's snarky social media

Will it stay or will it go? New Greensboro police chief weighs in on department's snarky social media

  • KEVIN GRIFFIN Staff Reporter

The department's snarky posting style has garnered fans and detractors alike. 

NC state employees’ health plan faces big changes. Here’s what’s coming in July

NC state employees’ health plan faces big changes. Here’s what’s coming in July

  • Luciana Perez Uribe Guinassi The News & Observer (Raleigh)

On July 10, trustees are set to vote on a series of proposals affecting the hundreds of thousands of state workers, retirees and dependents covered by the plan.

How an elementary school principal turned school morale, performance around in 2 years

How an elementary school principal turned school morale, performance around in 2 years

  • Billy Chapman

Two years ago, 75% of teachers who took a survey at Longview said they would not recommend the school to parents. This year, 90% of teachers said they would recommend it.

North Carolina baseball makes bold claim as it embraces pressure at College World Series

North Carolina baseball makes bold claim as it embraces pressure at College World Series

    For the first time in 20 years, the Tar Heels (52-12-1) have won their first two College World Series games. 

    This NC county lacks zoning. Residents say it’s a problem that should be fixed.

      Zoning can be a dirty word among landowners and developers, but it plays an important role in planning for sustainable growth and giving everyone a chance to be heard on what gets built. 

      JetZero breaks ground on $4.7B plant at Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro

      JetZero breaks ground on $4.7B plant at Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro

        “Today is the start of something new — not just for JetZero, but for how aircrafts are built in America,” said Tom O’Leary, chief executive and co-founder of JetZero. 

        Prominent national poll shifts to lean Cooper in US Senate race

        Prominent national poll shifts to lean Cooper in US Senate race

          "Simply holding a narrow lead in the mid-40s would not necessarily be enough to flip the seat," Sabato's Crystal Poll pollsters said. "In the past several polls however, (Roy) Cooper has been around the 50% mark."

          NC Farm Act bill lists building code exemption for fertilizer plants like Winston Weaver

          NC Farm Act bill lists building code exemption for fertilizer plants like Winston Weaver

            "The exemption (in the 2025-26 Farm Act) would affect any building housing agriculture products, including fertilizer. This is a mistake. The exemptions should be more narrowly drawn. We really dodged a bullet with the Weaver fire, which involved fertilizer, which would have qualified for this exemption from building codes."

            Velma Terry talks about her son's murder case

            Velma Terry talks about her son's murder case

              Deadly bacteria has been found in NC chiggers before. Is that still a concern?

              Deadly bacteria has been found in NC chiggers before. Is that still a concern?

                Chiggers can make you itchy for weeks on end and may carry dangerous bacteria, but it isn’t true that they burrow under the skin. 

                Local News

                Corpening YMCA director leaves Marion to assume new role

                Corpening YMCA director leaves Marion to assume new role

                “Toby’s leadership has always reflected the YMCA’s core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility."

                McDowell County officials observe World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

                McDowell County officials observe World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

                “At MCSO, we greatly value our senior citizens and remain committed to looking out for their safety and well-being."

                Mission Ministries Alliance receives award from state health department

                Mission Ministries Alliance receives award from state health department

                "This recognition reflects the dedication of our staff, volunteers, landlords, donors, community partners, and the individuals we serve every day."

                Marion neighbors: Obituaries for June 16

                Marion neighbors: Obituaries for June 16

                Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

                State & Regional

                NC has a strict, decades-old ban on coastal seawalls. Will lawmakers repeal it?

                NC has a strict, decades-old ban on coastal seawalls. Will lawmakers repeal it?

                North Carolina's strict rules on what can be built on its coast, including a long-standing ban on permanent hardened erosion control structures like seawalls, could soon be repealed. A bill moving through the state Senate, intending to protect beaches and coastal infrastructure, would remove that ban. 

                Leather furniture company owner facing murder charge in shooting at Newton business

                Leather furniture company owner facing murder charge in shooting at Newton business

                Newton police said a co-worker was shot and died in an office area.

                Mother of slain NC man still seeks justice in unsolved killing

                Mother of slain NC man still seeks justice in unsolved killing

                “I’m hurt and I’m angry,” Velma Terry said in an interview about the case.

                US News ranked universities across the globe. Two NC colleges made the top 100

                US News ranked universities across the globe. Two NC colleges made the top 100

                his week, the consumer advice company released its rankings of the best universities across the globe.

                Nation & World

                Some Republicans blast Iran deal; Israeli strikes raise doubt in Lebanon

                Some Republicans blast Iran deal; Israeli strikes raise doubt in Lebanon

                President Donald Trump's interim deal to end the Iran war met criticism from some of his fellow Republicans as copies of the signed agreement circulated on Capitol Hill on Thursday.

                Obama Presidential Center, designed as hub of civic life, to open in Chicago

                Obama Presidential Center, designed as hub of civic life, to open in Chicago

                Throngs of guests converged on a lakefront park in Chicago on Thursday to dedicate the Obama Presidential Center, a sprawling campus honoring the 44th president of the United States.

                Trump administration removed dozens of park exhibits that 'disparage' US

                Trump administration removed dozens of park exhibits that 'disparage' US

                The list was turned over to a federal judge who ruled that the government engaged in an unlawful effort to "rewrite the nation's history."

                See the new Obama Presidential Center ahead of its grand opening

                See the new Obama Presidential Center ahead of its grand opening

                USA TODAY reporter Kinsey Crowley explored the new presidential library ahead of its grand opening June 19th.

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                Marion police respond to shooting involving death of 15-year-old

                Marion police respond to shooting involving death of 15-year-old

                McDowell County bridge temporarily closed for resurfacing

                McDowell County bridge temporarily closed for resurfacing

                McDowell Commissioners OK higher fire tax rates for four departments

                McDowell Commissioners OK higher fire tax rates for four departments

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                Crime

                Marion police respond to shooting involving death of 15-year-old

                Marion police respond to shooting involving death of 15-year-old

                No other individuals inside were injured, according to the news release.

                'I shot that guy': Hickory man gets $2.5M bond; charged with murder of business partner, who was on area school board

                'I shot that guy': Hickory man gets $2.5M bond; charged with murder of business partner, who was on area school board

                An Alexander County Schools Board of Education member was shot and killed at the Old Hickory Tannery on Wednesday.

                Hickory man held on $3.5 million bond after 1.2 pounds of drugs, 5 guns found in search

                Hickory man held on $3.5 million bond after 1.2 pounds of drugs, 5 guns found in search

                The investigators found about 256 grams of fentanyl, 241 grams of methamphetamine and 52 grams of cocaine.

                Old Fort man charged with shooting into home, kicking in door

                Old Fort man charged with shooting into home, kicking in door

                A brief standoff took place before he surrendered and was taken into custody.

                Politics

                Local volunteer fire departments receive grants to help with capital expenses

                Local volunteer fire departments receive grants to help with capital expenses

                The Volunteer Fire Department Fund was created to assist fire departments to purchase equipment and make capital expenditures.

                NC lawmakers seek $5 million to study psychedelic medicines. Here's why

                NC lawmakers seek $5 million to study psychedelic medicines. Here's why

                "Psychedelic-assisted therapy, chemical compounds like MDMA for PTSD, and psilocybin for treatment-resistant depression have shown in clinical trials results that traditional medicines cannot match."

                NC has a strict, decades-old ban on coastal seawalls. Will lawmakers repeal it?

                NC has a strict, decades-old ban on coastal seawalls. Will lawmakers repeal it?

                North Carolina's strict rules on what can be built on its coast, including a long-standing ban on permanent hardened erosion control structures like seawalls, could soon be repealed. A bill moving through the state Senate, intending to protect beaches and coastal infrastructure, would remove that ban. 

                Will it stay or will it go? New Greensboro police chief weighs in on department's snarky social media

                Will it stay or will it go? New Greensboro police chief weighs in on department's snarky social media

                The department's snarky posting style has garnered fans and detractors alike. 

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