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McDowell Sheriff’s Office warns of scam: Victim called shortly after fire alarm at home

McDowell Sheriff’s Office warns of scam: Victim called shortly after fire alarm at home

  • Mike Conley

The McDowell County Sheriff’s Office received a report from a community member involving a concerning new angle on the familiar “failure to appear for federal jury duty” scam.

Read all of our coverage Marion's Clinchfield Mill, which is being converted into senior housing

Read all of our coverage Marion's Clinchfield Mill, which is being converted into senior housing

  • Mike Conley

Givens Communities plans to turn the historic Clinchfield Mill property into senior apartments. 

What's the latest on the Clinchfield Mill apartment project in Marion?

What's the latest on the Clinchfield Mill apartment project in Marion?

  • Mike Conley

Here's where the project stands and how long construction will take.

Hickory High football kicker, nation's No. 18 recruit, hits 62-yard field goal in practice

Hickory High football kicker, nation's No. 18 recruit, hits 62-yard field goal in practice

  • jason.koon

All season, the question in the Hickory High School football press box has been: "When is Josh Herring going to kick it through the uprights on a kickoff?"

McDowell County talk new 911 Center, animal shelter and funding challenges

McDowell County talk new 911 Center, animal shelter and funding challenges

  • Mike Conley

“It is becoming increasingly clear that it will be an uphill battle to secure Helene-related funding for the 911 Center replacement,” Wooten said 

What's the latest on Old Fort's streetscape? Here's the schedule for construction, detour routes

What's the latest on Old Fort's streetscape? Here's the schedule for construction, detour routes

  • Mike Conley

On Monday, the Old Fort Board of Aldermen held its regular meeting for September and answered questions from business owners and residents about the ongoing Catawba Avenue streetscape project.

Steve Belichick resigns as UNC football's defensive coordinator

Steve Belichick resigns as UNC football's defensive coordinator

  • CAROLINE WILLS

"The investigation determined that certain actions demonstrated a disregard for Carolina's values and standards of conduct. The investigation also found that these actions were isolated in scope and not a systemic failure."

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Woman accused of doing heroin in restroom at sheriff’s office, NC deputies say

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The $400,000 home is disappearing from some US markets

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McDowell County Schools alumni spotlight: Early College grad's career brings her back home

McDowell County Schools alumni spotlight: Early College grad's career brings her back home

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Woman accused of doing heroin in restroom at sheriff’s office, NC deputies say

Woman accused of doing heroin in restroom at sheriff’s office, NC deputies say

A routine appointment at the sheriff’s office became a felony when a 47-year-old woman stopped to do heroin in the ladies' room, according to investigators in North Carolina. 

Trump claims NC crime among worst in country. His attorney general says otherwise

Trump claims NC crime among worst in country. His attorney general says otherwise

President Donald Trump criticized North Carolina on Wednesday evening as he called its cities “blood-soaked killing fields.” 

September is Smart Start Month in NC

September is Smart Start Month in NC

“Smart Start Month gives us an opportunity to celebrate not only the programs we provide, but the families, early childhood professionals and community partners who make this work possible every day."

Marion neighbors: Obituaries for September 17

Marion neighbors: Obituaries for September 17

Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

Hiker stung by wasps has ‘anaphylactic reaction’ in Linville Gorge, NC rescuers say

Hiker stung by wasps has ‘anaphylactic reaction’ in Linville Gorge, NC rescuers say

The hiker was revived, fitted with a harness and helped by rescuers to a road.

Trump keeps up attacks on mail voting, but election officials more confident

Trump keeps up attacks on mail voting, but election officials more confident

Before the Supreme Court blocked new restrictions on mail-in ballots, election officials feared they’d cause chaos ahead of the midterms.

In a reversal, NC Health Plan moves some Atrium hospitals to mid-tier for 2027

In a reversal, NC Health Plan moves some Atrium hospitals to mid-tier for 2027

The decision comes after pushback from an earlier announcement that designated the facilities as “non-preferred.”

NC food banks see record need as more people face insecurity and SNAP cuts loom

NC food banks see record need as more people face insecurity and SNAP cuts loom

“We are seeing unprecedented need, and it’s continuing to rise each month.”

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Foothills Food Hub opens store in Marion selling locally produced food, including meat and veggies

Foothills Food Hub opens store in Marion selling locally produced food, including meat and veggies

  • Mike Conley

“We’ve had a steady flow of customers and a lot of excitement, and a lot of people have been excited to see it grow."

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McDowell Commissioners talk about animal shelter at Sept. 14 meeting

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Who Is Robert Kraft, The Pro-Israel Billionare Who Ousted Macklemore?

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Kevin Sherrington: Against Houston, Texas Tech has chance to start delivering its promised retribution

Kevin Sherrington: Against Houston, Texas Tech has chance to start delivering its promised retribution

Cody Campbell's snit with the Big 12 commissioner over Texas Tech playing a home game against Houston under Friday night lights — a violation of "holy ground," as Joey McGuire put it this week — was a bit much. I mean, it's not like the Red Raiders haven't done it before. As recently as Nov. 24, 1941, in fact. A 7-0 barnburner over Hardin-Simmons. The reason for the heresy back then was the ...

UNC concludes football investigation as DC Steve Belichick resigns

UNC concludes football investigation as DC Steve Belichick resigns

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Steve Belichick has resigned from the University of North Carolina football staff following an independent, internal investigation, the university announced Thursday. Belichick, son of UNC head coach and NFL legend Bill Belichick, has been on medical leave since Aug. 6. His resignation will be effective at the end of the scheduled medical leave, on Oct. 27. He was the ...

Why Jon Scheyer is coaching college basketball at Duke and not in the NBA

Why Jon Scheyer is coaching college basketball at Duke and not in the NBA

From the outside looking in, it’s easy to picture Duke’s Jon Scheyer being the head coach of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks.

How UNC football approaches opportunity against vulnerable Clemson

How UNC football approaches opportunity against vulnerable Clemson

“You have the same gloves that you wear in practice. It’s football. It’s just: go play good football.”

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Statesville proclaims Sept. 17-23, 2026 Constitution Week

Statesville proclaims Sept. 17-23, 2026 Constitution Week

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Statesville Mayor J. Douglas Hendrix proclaims Sept. 17-23, 2026, as Constitution Week, marking the 239th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution’s signing.

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City of Statesville proclaims September 2026 Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

City of Statesville proclaims September 2026 Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

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The City of Statesville proclaims September 2026 as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, highlighting 988 and local partners supporting mental health and prevention.

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Creed, Allgaier continue O'Reilly Chase battle at Bristol

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King volleyball drops four-set road match at Belmont Abbey

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King University women’s volleyball fell 3-1 at Belmont Abbey, winning the third set and totaling 46 kills, 15 blocks and 50 digs in the Conference Carolinas match.

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When everyday situations get awkward, what’s the ethical thing to do? | The Ethical Life podcast

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

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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.

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How novelist ​Emily St. John Mandel built ‘Exit Party’ out of a battered LA

How novelist ​Emily St. John Mandel built ‘Exit Party’ out of a battered LA

Emily St. John Mandel’s brilliant new novel “Exit Party” begins five years in the future at a party in L.A.’s Echo Park neighborhood where a series of mysterious, hard-to-explain events set the story in motion. But before we begin to explore the novel, we need to address another inexplicable event: A few summers ago, this reporter briefly met Mandel at an event at the home of novelist ...

Commentary: Los Angeles is a great literary city (no matter what New Yorkers say)

Commentary: Los Angeles is a great literary city (no matter what New Yorkers say)

I grew up in a cult in New Hampshire where reading books was forbidden. After I escaped at age 18, I came to California desperate for stories — stories tucked away on the West Coast, opposite not only the life I’d escaped but also the publishing giants. In Los Angeles, I found that every story is an apocalypse. There are earthquakes, fires, greed, chaos, cliffsides that slide into the ocean. ...

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More than a mess: Research finds disorganized homes increase stress

Closets by Design reports that disorganized homes increase stress and anxiety, with clutter linked to hormonal changes, decreased focus, and lower life satisfaction.

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