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Opinion

McDowell Tech president: ‘Right Where They Belong’ begins early

McDowell Tech president: ‘Right Where They Belong’ begins early

  • By J.W. KELLEY President of McDowell Technical Community College

Exploration of career dreams in middle school can help students see possibilities earlier, make wiser choices, and begin shaping a straighter road toward a career with purpose.

Gary Varvel for Mar 12, 2026

Gary Varvel for Mar 12, 2026

    How do we find the line between striving and drifting? | The Ethical Life podcast

    How do we find the line between striving and drifting? | The Ethical Life podcast

    • Scott Rada

    🎧 Hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada examine the ethics of ambition, exploring burnout, apathy and whether healthy goals require self-awareness, mentorship and meaningful connection to avoid imbalance.

    Politicians are trying to control the press | New York Times

    Politicians are trying to control the press | New York Times

      The shadow of press repression is spreading around the world. In the past decade, the number of journalists detained and imprisoned has soared as governments seek tighter control over the media. What started as a crackdown first by dictatorships and then by illiberal democracies is expanding…

      Trump's biggest political battle isn't in Iran — it's at home | Kaitlyn Buss

      Trump's biggest political battle isn't in Iran — it's at home | Kaitlyn Buss

        Donald Trump has chosen to govern as a wartime president. But history shows that military strength abroad rarely saves a president who is losing control of the political battlefield at home.

        Republicans aren't willing to call the war in Iran what it is | Jonah Goldberg

        Republicans aren't willing to call the war in Iran what it is | Jonah Goldberg

          Let's state the obvious: We're at war with Iran.

          Speaker Johnson Rejects U.S. Nation-Building Role in Iran

          Speaker Johnson Rejects U.S. Nation-Building Role in Iran

          • Cover Media - Shareable

          Mike Johnson said the United States should not take part in nation-building in Iran despite the ongoing conflict.

          Iran War: Pentagon Reveals 140 Troops Injured So Far, 8 Severely

          Iran War: Pentagon Reveals 140 Troops Injured So Far, 8 Severely

            A Pentagon official has revealed that approximately 140 US service members have been wounded in the Israel-US war on Iran, which has resulted in seven deaths so far. In a statement, Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said that the majority of those wounded sustained minor injuries, with 108 …

            Gary Varvel for Mar 11, 2026

            Gary Varvel for Mar 11, 2026

              Letter writer remembers Old Fort teacher Sue Glovier as 'kind, considerate and respectful'

              Letter writer remembers Old Fort teacher Sue Glovier as 'kind, considerate and respectful'

                "I feel thankful and blessed to have crossed paths with this wonderful lady."

                WEIGHT-LOSS DRUGS RESHAPE CONSUMER BEHAVIOR

                WEIGHT-LOSS DRUGS RESHAPE CONSUMER BEHAVIOR

                  GLP-1 drugs are changing consumer behaviors, prompting businesses to find news ways to meet shifting customer demands. Michael Yoshida reports.

                  19 political cartoons target the war in Iran

                  19 political cartoons target the war in Iran

                    The nation's top cartoonists react to the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran. 

                    Iran war’s most precious commodity isn’t oil | Javier Blas

                    Iran war’s most precious commodity isn’t oil | Javier Blas

                      The CIA calls it the “strategic commodity” of the Middle East. But it’s not referring to oil or natural gas.

                      A year the IRS might want to forget | Bloomberg News

                      A year the IRS might want to forget | Bloomberg News

                        Taxpayers aren’t usually inclined to sympathize with the Internal Revenue Service, but this year they probably should. Thanks to a brutal combination of staff shortages and new complications in the tax code, the filing season now underway has put extraordinary strain on the agency.

                        Editorials

                        Are we confusing outrage with truth in the age of algorithms? | The Ethical Life podcast

                        Are we confusing outrage with truth in the age of algorithms? | The Ethical Life podcast

                        🎧 The hosts examine how personalized feeds amplify conflict, bury progress and leave citizens exhausted and polarized, reinforcing a distorted picture of society that feels broken and perpetually on edge.

                        McDowell Democrats issue statement about border patrol in NC

                        McDowell Democrats issue statement about border patrol in NC

                        "What we are seeing — far too often — is racialized, aggressive and even violent policing, regardless of immigration status. Being here without documentation is not a violent crime, and those who are undocumented should not be treated like violent criminals."

                        St. Louis Post-Dispatch: 'Ghost gun' in CEO's murder highlights an industry custom-made for crime

                        St. Louis Post-Dispatch: 'Ghost gun' in CEO's murder highlights an industry custom-made for crime

                        Why is Congress protecting untraceable weapons?

                        Be very afraid of Project 2025 | What keeps you up at night? podcast

                        Be very afraid of Project 2025 | What keeps you up at night? podcast

                        In her latest What keeps you up at night? podcast, columnist Lynn Schmidt shares her concerns over Project 2025 and the current state of America's politics. 

                        Columnists

                        McDowell Tech president: ‘Right Where They Belong’ begins early

                        McDowell Tech president: ‘Right Where They Belong’ begins early

                        Exploration of career dreams in middle school can help students see possibilities earlier, make wiser choices, and begin shaping a straighter road toward a career with purpose.

                        How do we find the line between striving and drifting? | The Ethical Life podcast

                        How do we find the line between striving and drifting? | The Ethical Life podcast

                        🎧 Hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada examine the ethics of ambition, exploring burnout, apathy and whether healthy goals require self-awareness, mentorship and meaningful connection to avoid imbalance.

                        Politicians are trying to control the press | New York Times

                        Politicians are trying to control the press | New York Times

                        The shadow of press repression is spreading around the world. In the past decade, the number of journalists detained and imprisoned has soared as governments seek tighter control over the media. What started as a crackdown first by dictatorships and then by illiberal democracies is expanding to onetime bastions of civil liberties.

                        Trump's biggest political battle isn't in Iran — it's at home | Kaitlyn Buss

                        Trump's biggest political battle isn't in Iran — it's at home | Kaitlyn Buss

                        Donald Trump has chosen to govern as a wartime president. But history shows that military strength abroad rarely saves a president who is losing control of the political battlefield at home.

                        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

                        Web3 Wallet for Beginners: How to Set Up, Stay Safe, and Pick the Right App

                        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. 

                        Letters to the Editor

                        Letter writer remembers Old Fort teacher Sue Glovier as 'kind, considerate and respectful'

                        Letter writer remembers Old Fort teacher Sue Glovier as 'kind, considerate and respectful'

                        "I feel thankful and blessed to have crossed paths with this wonderful lady."

                        Letter to the editor: McDowell's noise ordinance not being enforced

                        Letter to the editor: McDowell's noise ordinance not being enforced

                        Letters to the editor are the opinion of the author.

                        Marion letter writer: We are facing 'nightmare' equivalent to early Nazi terrorism

                        Marion letter writer: We are facing 'nightmare' equivalent to early Nazi terrorism

                        "If you can read the reports from people experiencing the cruelty and evil in their community, and if you can see visual evidence and not feel the pain of others, something is wrong with you."

                        Letter to the editor: Marion resident suffering constant loud noise in neighborhood

                        Letter to the editor: Marion resident suffering constant loud noise in neighborhood

                        Letters to the editor are the opinion of the writer.

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