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                              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

                              Franklin D. Roosevelt and Dwight D. Eisenhower were models of statesmanship | John T. Shaw

                              Franklin D. Roosevelt and Dwight D. Eisenhower were models of statesmanship | John T. Shaw

                              I’ve long been intrigued by the presidencies of Franklin D. Roosevelt and Dwight D. Eisenhower and believe they each offer important and illuminating examples of the kind of statesmanship the United States urgently needs.

                              Gloria Steinem lifted up women and changed history | Keel Hunt

                              Gloria Steinem lifted up women and changed history | Keel Hunt

                              At the Nashville Public Library, Gloria Steinem’s words greet visitors in the “Votes for Women” room, the permanent installation that honors the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

                              Democratic leader saves wrath for moderates, not socialists | Las Vegas Review-Journal

                              Democratic leader saves wrath for moderates, not socialists | Las Vegas Review-Journal

                              To determine a political party’s priorities, see what makes it upset.

                              Stars and Stripes paper the latest casualty of ‘friendly’ fire | Virginian-Pilot

                              Stars and Stripes paper the latest casualty of ‘friendly’ fire | Virginian-Pilot

                              Dwight D. Eisenhower and Pete Hegseth, it appears, would not have gotten along well. They almost certainly would have disagreed on one particular military matter — the editorial independence of the venerable Stars and Stripes newspaper.

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                              McDowell hospital CEO: Our superior surgical services are result of expertise, dedication

                              NC columnist: Remembering Sept. 11, 2001, and days, weeks and years after

                              NC columnist: Remembering Sept. 11, 2001, and days, weeks and years after

                              Gary Varvel for Sep 10, 2026

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                              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

                              Affiliate content. Learn what to do if you need an emergency HVAC repair. 

                              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

                              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

                              Your utility bill is telling you something: what rising costs reveal about your HVAC system

                              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

                              Affiliate content. Learn the most common HVAC problems based on the age of your home.

                              Letters to the Editor

                              Letter from Marion resident voices concern over state legislation

                              Letter from Marion resident voices concern over state legislation

                              The following letter from Marion resident Kay House was sent to N.C. Reps. Dudley Greene and Jake Johnson and N.C. Sen. Warren Daniel. It is about legislation HB: 437 that she says could affect people who are homeless. Kay House has also shared it with the readers of The McDowell News.

                              McDowell letter writer: Early voting access is important for democracy

                              McDowell letter writer: Early voting access is important for democracy

                              "This is not about partisanship for me. It is about making sure every eligible voter in McDowell County has a fair opportunity to participate in our democracy."

                              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.

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