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McDowell County man charged with sexual assault of employee

McDowell County man charged with sexual assault of employee

  • Mike Conley

He was charged and arrested on March 30.

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."

Nine days, 178 films: RiverRun returns to Winston-Salem April 17-25 with full slate of flicks

Nine days, 178 films: RiverRun returns to Winston-Salem April 17-25 with full slate of flicks

  • LISA O’DONNELL Winston-Salem Journal

RiverRun International Film Festival will include a diverse array of narrative features, documentaries and short films.

McDowell County will help some households connect to county water

McDowell County will help some households connect to county water

  • Mike Conley

The Water Access Assistance Program provides financial help for low-income households to cover the cost of connecting to the McDowell/Nebo water system. 

Work to reopen the Blue Ridge Parkway between Mount Mitchell and Little Switzerland continues

Work to reopen the Blue Ridge Parkway between Mount Mitchell and Little Switzerland continues

  • Mike Conley

Work is underway at 45 remaining sites to restore and stabilize the road, remove debris and repair overlooks and guardrails.

NTCC leaders earns doctorate, advances vision for student success at McDowell Tech

NTCC leaders earns doctorate, advances vision for student success at McDowell Tech

  • By MICHAEL LAVENDER Director of Communications, MTCC

“Community college changed my life, and I want every student to have the same opportunity to find their pathway, build confidence, and succeed.”

About 1 acre burns in Old Fort Mountain wildfire caused by lightning

About 1 acre burns in Old Fort Mountain wildfire caused by lightning

  • Mike Conley

The fire is 1 acre in size and at 60% containment, and crews will continue checking lines and extinguishing hot spots Thursday.

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McDowell County man charged with sexual assault of employee

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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

12-year-old arrested in death of classmate who was hit in the head by a metal water bottle

12-year-old arrested in death of classmate who was hit in the head by a metal water bottle

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

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

He was arrested and charged with felony breaking and entering. He was issued a secured bond of $500,000.

Jumping Branch Fire now 95% contained, 420 acres burned

Jumping Branch Fire now 95% contained, 420 acres burned

The Temporary Flight Restriction that was over the Jumping Branch Fire area was lifted Friday.

Jumping Branch Fire now 80% contained, burned 420 acres

Jumping Branch Fire now 80% contained, burned 420 acres

On Thursday, firefighters will continue extinguishing hot spots near the fire’s edge, securing the perimeter.

Tanker truck crashed on I-40 at McDowell, Burke line; milk spills into creek

Tanker truck crashed on I-40 at McDowell, Burke line; milk spills into creek

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality is helping with environmental impact mitigation.

Krispy Kreme sells $90 million in assets to reduce corporate debt

Krispy Kreme sells $90 million in assets to reduce corporate debt

Krispy Kreme said it will gain $90 million in the transaction.

Defunct Greensboro nonprofit tied to Mark Robinson’s wife owes $100,000

Defunct Greensboro nonprofit tied to Mark Robinson’s wife owes $100,000

The N.C. Justice Department — at the request of N.C. Department of Health and Human Services — sent a collections letter to the Balanced Nutrition officials in August 2025 with a demand for the repayment of the $101,142. DHHS said Monday that "no payment has been made to date."

4 biggest remaining needs for the Panthers following free agency

4 biggest remaining needs for the Panthers following free agency

The early stages of the 2026 offseason may have gone according to plan for the Carolina Panthers.

Billy Donovan responds to UNC coaching speculation

Billy Donovan responds to UNC coaching speculation

Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan is one of the names that has been floated since North Carolina fired Hubert Davis, and he did not deny having interest.

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Marion, McDowell leaders seek public’s input on future of Drexel Heritage site

Marion, McDowell leaders seek public’s input on future of Drexel Heritage site

  • Mike Conley

"This was a kickoff event intended to engage the community and begin gathering feedback and ideas about what residents would like to see in this space moving forward.”

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Blind Massachusetts man is making it possible for those who can't see to build hundreds of Lego sets

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Artemis II: Unexpected challenges to space travel

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Andrew Callahan: NFL draft prospects who are best fits for the Patriots

Andrew Callahan: NFL draft prospects who are best fits for the Patriots

BOSTON — A big board is all-encompassing. All positions, all prospects of interest, all possibilities at every pick laid out before draft day. This is not that. This is a list of “my guys,” an increasingly common exercise during draft season where a writer or analyst lists prospects they’re higher on than media consensus. Except “my guys” aren’t for me. They’re players for the New England ...

'Amazing way to finish off the season' - UCLA on claiming 1st 1st NCAA women’s basketball title

'Amazing way to finish off the season' - UCLA on claiming 1st 1st NCAA women’s basketball title

'Amazing way to finish off the season' - UCLA on claiming 1st 1st NCAA women’s basketball title

Dom Amore: In preparing for championship games, Dan Hurley is UConn’s not-so-secret weapon

Dom Amore: In preparing for championship games, Dan Hurley is UConn’s not-so-secret weapon

INDIANAPOLIS — Illinois made its run, kept it close and their fans were loudest among the 72,111 at Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday night. But as the game began to wind down, there was only that familiar, eerie silence that settles over a football stadium as the UConn men, who have become a sort of grim reaper at these Final Fours, ran out the clock. Only the swells from the clusters of UConn ...

One take on Michigan, UConn winning NCAA Tournament Final Four games

One take on Michigan, UConn winning NCAA Tournament Final Four games

The Connecticut Huskies and Michigan Wolverines dominated in their Final Four games to reach the NCAA men's basketball national championship game.

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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

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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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Why do Americans see each other as morally broken? | The Ethical Life podcast

Why do Americans see each other as morally broken? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 Compared with other nations, public opinion here skews more negative. The hosts explore distance, perception and how limited interaction feeds misunderstanding and weakens civic life.

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Blind Massachusetts man is making it possible for those who can't see to build hundreds of Lego sets

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What to Stream: Sydney Sweeney, 'Malcolm in the Middle,' Jonah Hill, 'Hacks' and Ella Langley

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Also streaming this week: Country hitmaker Ella Langley releases her sophomore album, and Nintendo drops the monster combat game Pokémon Champions.

Erik Per Sullivan turned down 'buckets of money' for Malcolm In The Middle reboot.

Erik Per Sullivan turned down 'buckets of money' for Malcolm In The Middle reboot.

The actor who originally played Dewey, Malcolm's younger brother, has resisted attempts to pull him away from his literature studies at Harvard University. In an interview with The Guardian, Jane Kaczmarek, who played matriarch Lois and Per Sullivan's on-screen mother, said the retired actor…

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