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McDowell Endowment giving $56,950 in grants to local nonprofits

McDowell Endowment giving $56,950 in grants to local nonprofits

  • Mike Conley

Here are the 13 organizations getting money.

McDowell County leaders to hear updates on trains, parks Monday

McDowell County leaders to hear updates on trains, parks Monday

  • Mike Conley

The board will hear about the effort to bring back passenger trains to western North Carolina and the park and trail at the Universal Center.

McDowell County quilters guild donates to Mountain Gateway Museum in Old Fort

McDowell County quilters guild donates to Mountain Gateway Museum in Old Fort

  • Mike Conley

"We came up with the quilt blocks because they are something people can touch. We thought that would be more of a teaching aid.”

What Michael Malone brings to UNC basketball offense, coaching philosophy and defense

What Michael Malone brings to UNC basketball offense, coaching philosophy and defense

  • Rodd Baxley USA Today Network

CHAPEL HILL — Brendan Malone was a basketball coach for 50 years, getting his start at Power Memorial Academy in New York City. 

Hickory native Rob Dillingham sets NBA career highs in Bulls victory over Wizards

Hickory native Rob Dillingham sets NBA career highs in Bulls victory over Wizards

  • jason.koon

Dillingham torched the Washington Wizards for 26 points and seven rebounds on five made 3-pointers, all of which were career highs for the second year guard. 

Freedom Life Ministries annual fundraiser is next week. Here's how you can go.

Freedom Life Ministries annual fundraiser is next week. Here's how you can go.

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Bid on art, eat chocolate and support a nonprofit.

Researchers find nine flying squirrels at Grandfather Mountain during annual survey

Researchers find nine flying squirrels at Grandfather Mountain during annual survey

  • Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation

“From what we have seen, the Carolina northern flying squirrel population at Grandfather Mountain has remained stable over the past few years,” Bennett said.

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Sheriff's office: Marion man charged with breaking and entering

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McDowell County native started mowing lawns at 15. 5 years later, he has a business, employees

McDowell County native started mowing lawns at 15. 5 years later, he has a business, employees

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Marion neighbors: Obituaries for April 11

Marion neighbors: Obituaries for April 11

Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

Stagnant hiring keeps NC unemployment rate unchanged in January

Stagnant hiring keeps NC unemployment rate unchanged in January

For January, the state Commerce Department reported an overall decrease of 3,398 in its labor force from December, representing a net loss of 3,494 jobs and 96 more individuals listed as newly unemployed and looking for work.

Marion neighbors: Obituaries for April 10

Marion neighbors: Obituaries for April 10

Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

Rural hospital asks NC lawmakers for help in the face of federal cuts

Rural hospital asks NC lawmakers for help in the face of federal cuts

A state legislative committee focused Tuesday on health care struggles in rural areas, where residents often have a hard time finding local doctors and hospitals are at risk of closing. 

Advocates question what gets credit for historic low 9.9% US adult smoking rate

Advocates question what gets credit for historic low 9.9% US adult smoking rate

A 9.9% adult smoking rate, announced in March by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, represents a monumental accomplishment given the all-time high of a 42.5% smoking rate in 1965.

Digital exhibit about first North Carolina governor now online

Digital exhibit about first North Carolina governor now online

As part of the ongoing America 250 commemoration, users can read Caswell's own letters as he worked to forge a state. 

North Carolina author bringing books to readers with mobile shop

North Carolina author bringing books to readers with mobile shop

“In a bookshop like this, you cannot carry everything,” owner Keith Brown said. “I decided to focus on the things that I write, the things I enjoy reading.”

Marion neighbors: Obituaries for April 9

Marion neighbors: Obituaries for April 9

Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

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This new spot in Marion is offering locally grown food and beer, run by farmers and a brewer

This new spot in Marion is offering locally grown food and beer, run by farmers and a brewer

  • Mike Conley

“We are a market that is focused on showcasing local goods and vegetables and in the process of getting a brewery up and running."

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AP top stories April 10

AP top stories April 10

Climate change is outpacing evolution. Scientists are using DNA to catch up

Climate change is outpacing evolution. Scientists are using DNA to catch up

Measles threatens babies in South Carolina and the nation as community vaccination rates decline

Measles threatens babies in South Carolina and the nation as community vaccination rates decline

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NBA, college football announcer Mark Jones is leaving ESPN after 36 years: 'Time to move on'

NBA, college football announcer Mark Jones is leaving ESPN after 36 years: 'Time to move on'

LOS ANGELES — Mark Jones has been an on-air staple on ESPN since the first Bush administration — as in George H.W. Bush, who served from 1989 to 1992. So, yeah, it's been a long time. And now, Jones says, "it's time to move on." Jones' final ESPN broadcast will be Sunday, when he will serve as the play-by-play announcer for the Orlando Magic at Boston Celtics game on the final day of the NBA's ...

What is NBA-minded Michael Malone's vision for UNC basketball? Here's what we know

What is NBA-minded Michael Malone's vision for UNC basketball? Here's what we know

"I'm an outsider coming into a really intimate family. I have to balance the delicate balance of being true to the past and honoring tradition, while also having my eye on the future."

John Niyo: Michigan basketball ready for 'dynasty-building time'

John Niyo: Michigan basketball ready for 'dynasty-building time'

INDIANAPOLIS — Terry Mills knew he had a front-row seat to watch history being made Monday night. But he also had an invitation earlier in the day to share some of his own history, as Dusty May invited one of the stars from Michigan’s 1989 national championship team to speak to the current squad hours before they faced Connecticut in the national title game. The 58-year-old Mills, now an ...

Speculating on the Top NFL Draft Picks and Trade Options

Speculating on the Top NFL Draft Picks and Trade Options

Arvel Reese has a 31% chance of being the No. 3 NFL draft pick, with trade rumors suggesting a move to No. 2. Donnie and Joe break down some top picks.

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Are we turning too much of life into a wager? | The Ethical Life podcast

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🎧 From sports apps to election forecasts, the hosts discuss how expanding betting options influence decision-making, encourage risky habits and blur distinctions between entertainment and serious outcomes.

Have we forgotten how to live with reverence? | The Ethical Life podcast

Have we forgotten how to live with reverence? | The Ethical Life podcast

Episode 240: In a fast-moving world filled with distractions, it can be easy to lose sight of what truly matters. In this episode, hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada explore the idea of reverence — a quality that once shaped how people understood life, but now often feels distant or overlooked.

'Happy's Place' is NBC's latest bar-centric sitcom | Streamed & Screened

'Happy's Place' is NBC's latest bar-centric sitcom | Streamed & Screened

Pablo Castelblanco, who plays Steve on "Happy's Place," talks with co-host Bruce Miller about the show and his background.

'This City Was Black' explores culture, identity in New York | Hot off the Wire podcast

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“This City Was Black” is a six-part narrative audio series that traces Black history in New York City.

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Strawberry pots aren't just for the fruit. Its 'windows' make for striking, efficient displays

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Strawberry pots, those odd planters with windows and balconies, are more versatile than they seem.

Too young for the MMR shot, babies become 'sitting ducks' in measles outbreaks

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Babies too young to be vaccinated are among the most vulnerable in a measles outbreak. The disease can make them so sick they stop eating and drinking.

Newcomers find plenty to embrace in Apple TV's ‘For All Mankind’

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A new cast jumps into the fifth season of “For All Mankind” as the “what if” series speeds ahead 10 years.

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