Dr. Mary DesRosier’s whole life has been built on “medicine, Blackfeet, helping and healing.”
- Mike Conley
During the festival, there will be a variety of vendors such as gold dealers, gold mining equipment dealers, gemstone-themed vendors, hand crafters, nonprofit organizations and more.
- JOHN DEEM Winston-Salem Journal
“I love my Tesla, and I love that Elon Musk drives me everywhere."
- Dollar General Literacy Foundation and West Marion Elementary School
To support continued reading engagement and reduce summer learning loss, the school will implement a comprehensive summer reading initiative.
- By JULIE MCKINNEY Program & outreach librarian, McDowell County Public Library
Here is a list of what is happening at the McDowell County Public Library in June.
- Billy Chapman
McDowell County will host three festivals this weekend.
- McDowell County Schools
He credits Nebo Elementary with helping prepare him for the future by fostering academic readiness, strong character and the ability to connect with others.
The Latest
Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.
A North Carolina high school valedictorian was cut off during a graduation speech while commenting on global issues, including the Israel-Palestine conflict, Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids.
Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.
“We know exercising and eating right is going to improve our health, but making efforts to participate in programs that offer guidance and accountability could be especially effective at keeping us healthy as we age," said Mark Espeland, professor of gerontology and geriatrics and internal medicine at Wake Forest University School of Medicine.
Students can participate in the contests as a school project or an independent at-home activity.
Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.
Unpaid bill is “an unjust enrichment” for Neese's officials, who have benefited at the Packaging Corporation of America’s expense, the lawsuit said.
To protect the rights of life beginning at fertilization, House Bill 1232 reads: "any person who willfully seeks to destroy the life of another person, by any means, at any stage of life, or succeeds in doing so, shall be held accountable for attempted murder or for first degree murder, respectively."
Editor's Pick
- Mike Conley
The plan includes a 5% increase in the water rates and a 5% increase in the sewer rates.
Interact With Us
America commemorates its 250th anniversary in 2026. Here's how our community is marking this historic milestone.
Updated every day!
Download it today!
Get it delivered to your inbox!
'I'm going to figure it out' - Wembanyama gets candid over lackluster Game 1 performance.
Commissioner Adam Silver, at finals, says NBA continues to move toward league in Europe
WASHINGTON — Senators and college officials on Wednesday urged swift action on a bipartisan measure that aims to overhaul a college athletics system they say hemorrhages money and hinders student-athletes — even as two powerful conferences said they would seek changes. During a much-anticipated Senate Commerce Committee hearing, both the bill’s authors — Chair Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and ranking ...
On the ten year anniversary of his death, Muhammad Ali is remembered as a boxing icon, devout Muslim and fearless activist.
- Hickory Crawdads
- 0
James Taussig hit two home runs and drove in six as Kannapolis beat Hickory 8-3 at LP Frans Stadium, with Luis Marquez and Angel Arredondo homering for the Crawdads.
- Hickory Crawdads
- 0
Hickory Crawdads reschedule hoodie, jersey and fireworks promotions, add Salute to Troops weekend, and announce a plush cow giveaway for the first 500 fans.
- Bristol Virginia Public Schools
- 0
Virginia High School student Moira McKenzie won the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Virginia’s Ninth District, earning a yearlong display in the U.S. Capitol.
- United Way of Greater Charlotte
- 0
United Way of Greater Charlotte joined the Local News Impact Summit to discuss trusted information, community voice, and how nonprofits support a connected civic ecosystem.
🎧 Large households once seemed ordinary. Today they often attract curiosity. The hosts discuss evolving norms around family size and personal fulfillment.
🎧 From camping trips to knife making, the hosts discuss curiosity, lifelong learning and the importance of continuing personal growth throughout adulthood and beyond.
🎧 From paint colors to career paths, this conversation examines paralysis, uncertainty and the hidden benefits of limits, routines and firm expectations.
🎧 Classrooms feel calmer without devices, yet research shows little academic gain. This conversation explores attention, belonging and why deeper cultural shifts matter more.
More succinct, humorous and charming, it cuts through the filler and gives you the “real” spoof of a 1950s Broadway musical.
Check out the ramen library! We were at the most zen airport lounge I’ve visited – Korean Air’s new Prestige lounge at Incheon International Airport in Seoul.
“Titanique” isn’t a typical musical. It’s a Vegas-level spoof that suggests Celine Dion wasn’t just the “Titanic” ballad singer but a tour guide through a Titanic museum.
Local Events
Some features on this page require cookie consent to load. Please update your cookie preferences to continue
Update settings to continue…
Please try the following steps to enable.
- Open FireFox Settings → Privacy & Security → Website Privacy Preferences
- Make sure "Tell websites not to sell or share my data" is not checked.
- Make sure "Send websites a Do Not Track request" is not checked.
- Open Chrome Settings → Privacy & Security → Third-party cookies
- Under Advanced, make sure "Do Not Track " is disabled.
- Open Edge Settings → Privacy, search, and services
- Under Privacy, make sure "Send Do Not Track" requests is not enabled
- Open Cookies and Site Permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data
- Make sure "Block third-party cookies" is not enabled
- Open your browser settings and make sure "Do Not Track " is disabled.
-
Open your cookie preferences.
- Make sure "Targeted Advertising" is toggled ON.
- Make sure "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" is toggled OFF.
- Click Save
Partner
Content by Kelley Kouture. This Richmond, Virginia–based brand introduces a refined new perspective in luxury footwear.
Contributor content. The real reason crypto matters for merchants is math. Crypto transactions often cost less than a penny.
Provided content. Rising costs, limited supply, and shifting priorities are making starter homes harder to find.
Affiliate content. Learn why blogging isn’t dead in 2025 and how niche writers are leveraging focused content to build audiences and earn six figures.
Affiliate. Learn how to buy WLFI Token in this step by step guide for beginners.
Affiliate. Learn how to create and use a Solana wallet, stake SOL, swap tokens, bridge assets, and stay secure with Best Wallet’s multi-chain features.
Affiliate. Learn what a Web3 wallet is, how to set one up, and how to stay safe while exploring DeFi, NFTs, and new crypto coins with beginner‑friendly apps like Best Wallet.
Affiliate. Find out which crypto coins you should watch closely in 2025.
© Copyright 2026
The McDowell News, P.O. Box 968 Marion, NC 28603
Powered by BLOX Content Management System from bloxdigital.com.