“We’re so excited to have Father Castello here in person to host the conversation with Father James Martin for us virtually,” said Stephen Knight, co-owner of Bigfoot Books & Brews.
- Mark Parker Hickory Daily Record Sports Correspondent
Hector Osorio, Deward Tovar both hit their ninth home runs of the season May 19 to share the lead in the Carolina League.
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This feature mines the McDowell News archives for what was going on this week in local history.
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“Tyler is super, super helpful and it is his birthday and we are so thankful for him and his volunteerism."
- RICHARD CRAVER Staff Reporter
“VinFast agreed to build a factory and create jobs for North Carolinians — it didn’t do either,” state Attorney General Jeff Jackson said.
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“It’s not just soccer." said Hickory FC fan Paige Monks. "It’s our whole community, our whole area and they’re coming together to support a great team."
- RICHARD CRAVER Staff Reporter
UNC Health released a statement in which it confirmed "interest in exploring a broader partnership with WakeMed. We remain ready and willing to be a partner in whatever best serves the long-term health of Wake County residents and all North Carolinians."
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Hospital leaders expressed gratitude for the strong partnership between Mission Hospital McDowell and McDowell County EMS and other EMS partners.
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On Thursday, the Rotary Club of Marion recognized Mason Ratliff as the Academic Student of the Week and Avery Watson as the Athlete of the Week.
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“Well, we’ve heard of the ‘Wet Bandits’ and ‘Sticky Bandits,’ but we've never come across a ‘Biscuit Bandit,’” said Patrick DeSota, a Greensboro police spokesman said.
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“Proudly, McDowell County acknowledges being named for so distinguished a man."
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — At least according to the Oxford English Dictionary and archives of Newspapers.com, the term “bracket creep” originated in 1977 in the context of inflation and taxes and such. But the first time I heard it used was by my friend Bill Hancock when he was executive director of the Bowl Championship Series in the years following his tenure as director of the NCAA Tournament ...
'It was really special' - Brunson getting the East Finals MVP trophy from Knicks legends Fraizer and Ewing
The Knicks capped a dominant playoff run by eliminating the Cavaliers and are now four wins away from their first NBA title since 1973.
Ray Lewis recently offered a window into his Hall of Fame football career. He said it turned at the University of Miami when he decided who he wanted to be. “Before I leave here, I will be the greatest Hurricane to ever walk through this university,” Lewis said to North Carolina Central University graduates. “That wasn’t arrogance. That was identity.” It’s one of my favorite seasons in sports: ...
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