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Bill Belichick saw North Carolina Tar Heels make improvements ahead of 35-3 win over ETSU

Bill Belichick saw North Carolina Tar Heels make improvements ahead of 35-3 win over ETSU

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“I think really just in the preparation, the way they approached the week,” Belichick said of UNC (2-0), which begins ACC play on Sept. 19 at Clemson in Death Valley. 

Charleston eliminates Hickory Crawdads from MiLB Carolina League South Division Series

Charleston eliminates Hickory Crawdads from MiLB Carolina League South Division Series

  • Mark Parker Hickory Daily Record Sports Correspondent

Missed opportunities played a role in the Crawdads' defeat on Friday, starting with the first inning, when they loaded the bases with one out, but did not score. 

Walk for Recovery kicked off Recovery Month in McDowell County

Walk for Recovery kicked off Recovery Month in McDowell County

  • Mike Conley

The 2026 Walk for Recovery is the first of several events planned for Recovery Month.

See photos from downtown Marion celebration at Culturas Unidas Festival

See photos from downtown Marion celebration at Culturas Unidas Festival

  • Mike Conley

On Saturday, Marion celebrated the Culturas Unidas Festival for 2026.

Data centers, streetscape project, homelessness to headline meetings in McDowell this week

Data centers, streetscape project, homelessness to headline meetings in McDowell this week

  • Mike Conley

Here's what's on the agenda for meetings in McDowell County today and tomorrow.

McDowell County ceremony honors the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks

McDowell County ceremony honors the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks

  • Mike Conley

“Twenty-five years later, may we never forget the lives that were lost,” Will Kehler said. “May we never forget the heroes who answered the call.”

Hickory Crawdads rally from Tuesday loss to force game three in MiLB playoffs

Hickory Crawdads rally from Tuesday loss to force game three in MiLB playoffs

  • Mark Parker Hickory Daily Record Sports Correspondent

The winner of game three will advance to the Carolina League Championship Series against the Fayetteville Woodpeckers. 

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See photos from downtown Marion celebration at Culturas Unidas Festival

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President Trump is planning a visit to Gastonia. Here's what to know

President Trump is planning a visit to Gastonia. Here's what to know

Data centers, streetscape project, homelessness to headline meetings in McDowell this week

Data centers, streetscape project, homelessness to headline meetings in McDowell this week

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Wake Forest regenerative medicine institute expanding outer space research reach

Wake Forest regenerative medicine institute expanding outer space research reach

“Our mission is to translate breakthroughs into life-saving clinical realities," said Dr. Anthony Atala, director of Wake Forest University Institute for Regenerative Medicine. 

Former NC police officer sentenced to nearly 8 years for shooting death of motorcyclist

Former NC police officer sentenced to nearly 8 years for shooting death of motorcyclist

“The murder didn't just take Camden from this world; it took birthdays, anniversaries," the victim's girlfriend said.

Not many North Carolinians have heard of 988. How the state plans to change that

Not many North Carolinians have heard of 988. How the state plans to change that

The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is making 988 signs to increase awareness of the suicide and crisis lifeline. 

Marion neighbors: Obituaries for September 14

Marion neighbors: Obituaries for September 14

Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

See photos from Catawba County court during sentencing for former Newton officer

See photos from Catawba County court during sentencing for former Newton officer

Carlos Uribe was sentenced to prison for second-degree murder in the 2025 officer-involved shooting death of 21-year-old Camden Childers.

Panthers, Bears make NFL history with wild Week 1 shootout

Panthers, Bears make NFL history with wild Week 1 shootout

If you like offense, today's regular-season opener for the Carolina Panthers offered all you could possibly eat . . . and then some.

President Trump is planning a visit to Gastonia. Here's what to know

President Trump is planning a visit to Gastonia. Here's what to know

President Donald Trump is making plans to visit Gastonia on Wednesday, Sept. 16, to attend a campaign rally for U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley.

Global nonprofit lists NC dead last in ranking of best states for workers. Here's why

Global nonprofit lists NC dead last in ranking of best states for workers. Here's why

North Carolina is consistently ranked among America’s top states for business. But a new ranking by Oxfam lists the state dead last in this year’s 2026 Best States to Work Index.

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Baxter International issues recall of IV solutions made at McDowell County plant

Baxter International issues recall of IV solutions made at McDowell County plant

  • Mike Conley

As of Friday, Baxter has not received any reports of adverse events associated with the recalled product.

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North Carolina JV football player dies after suffering injury during Thursday night game

North Carolina JV football player dies after suffering injury during Thursday night game

The 15-years-old suffered the injury early in the 7 p.m. game. 

Seven Patriots who must step up to replace A.J. Brown

Seven Patriots who must step up to replace A.J. Brown

BOSTON — It’s going to be a long four weeks without A.J. Brown. Maybe even five or six. Brown’s high ankle sprain landed him on injured reserve Saturday, meaning he must miss the Patriots’ upcoming games versus the Steelers, at the Jaguars, at the Bills and against the Raiders at home. If Brown sits for six weeks, a common recovery time for players at his position with this injury, he would ...

Duke football finds its identity win on the road at Illinois

Duke football finds its identity win on the road at Illinois

"That's how we play, that's how we're gonna win football games. We're going to pride ourselves on outlasting, being in the fight as long as possible."

US LBM Coaches Poll: Texas win over Ohio State reshapes playoff debate

US LBM Coaches Poll: Texas win over Ohio State reshapes playoff debate

Paul Myerberg breaks down the latest US LBM Coaches Poll after Texas stunned Ohio State in a result that could shape the College Football Playoff race.

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Eastbound Stockton Street lane to close for waterline work

Eastbound Stockton Street lane to close for waterline work

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Eastbound Stockton Street between Sullivan Road and Brookdale Drive will close Sept. 17, 2026, for waterline work and is expected to reopen by Oct. 2, weather permitting.

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Bartolon-Rodriguez, Warren earn 2026 Dale Earnhardt Jr. scholarship

Bartolon-Rodriguez, Warren earn 2026 Dale Earnhardt Jr. scholarship

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Bristol Motor Speedway named Kimberly Bartolon-Rodriguez and Madison Warren as 2026 Dale Earnhardt Jr. Scholarship recipients, honored during the Food City 300.

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Richard Leigh & friends concert to support memorial scholarships

Richard Leigh & friends concert to support memorial scholarships

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Three Nashville songwriters will perform in Abingdon on Oct. 10, 2026, with concert proceeds funding memorial scholarships for students at the SWVA Higher Ed Center.

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Crawdads edge RiverDogs to force Game 3

Crawdads edge RiverDogs to force Game 3

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Evan Siary’s six shutout innings and Kaden Carpenter’s three extra-base hits lifted Hickory over Charleston 4-3, forcing a decisive Game 3 in the Southern Division series.

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Will ‘The Pitt’ be the biggest Emmy winner? | Streamed & Screened podcast

Will ‘The Pitt’ be the biggest Emmy winner? | Streamed & Screened podcast

With summer largely over, it’s time to turn our attention back to the start of awards season, which kicks off with the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 14.

Do Flock cameras make communities safer? | The Ethical Life podcast

Do Flock cameras make communities safer? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 The hosts debate whether AI-powered license plate readers provide meaningful public protection or create unacceptable risks involving privacy, misuse and concentrated power.

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🎧 The hosts examine how civil debate, genuine curiosity and shared interests can turn differences in values or politics into opportunities for deeper understanding.

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What to stream: Conjure up more witchy movies along with 'Practical Magic 2'

If “Practical Magic 2” is conjuring up all the cozy, spooky feelings despite it still feeling like summer, maybe you want to call in the fall with some witchy movies.

Families are reading to preschoolers less often since the pandemic

Families are reading to preschoolers less often since the pandemic

Researchers said this is cause for concern considering the major effect parent reading with young kids has on outcomes such as language development and literacy.

What families need to know about postpartum psychosis

What families need to know about postpartum psychosis

LifeStance Health reports that postpartum psychosis, a rare but severe condition, is often misdiagnosed due to its unusual symptoms and lack of recognition in clinical training.

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