The Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation announced Morton's death on its website.
- Staff reports
Clara McCartha played 17 minutes for the West team on Monday night.
- Billy Chapman
Residents and visitors can listen to music in Marion and Morganton, catch a movie in downtown Hickory, chat with an artist in Newton or learn about history this weekend.
- Mike Conley
“That means the board of elections, locally, will have a lot of work to do ..."
- Mike Conley
The potential safety measures for motorists included more street lighting, all-way stops, roundabouts, wider shoulders, traffic signal improvements and access management.
- jason.koon
Hickory FC finished 9-4-1 in their first year in the USL League 2 in 2026. The club missed the playoffs by just one point and broke their regular season attendance record.
- USA Today Network
There are, however, a number of concerns about the hunt, many of them encapsulated by Old Fort resident Tori McKinney.
The Latest
A barnacle-covered tooth found off the North Carolina coast counts as one of the largest megalodon shark teeth ever discovered, experts say.
A total solar eclipse is coming this year ― but it won't be visible to everyone.
Strong Thunderstorm to Impact Parts of North Carolina Until 9:45 PM
Two Charlotte moms have filed claims against the U.S. government for the day their route to a Christmas show intersected with immigration agents and ended with an assault rifle inches away from their faces.
The utility pole fell after two vehicles hit a low-hanging wire, according to the N.C. State Highway Patrol.
The agency said the funds will be reinvested into “additional generating capacity” for North Carolinians.
State Health Plan officials: "Atrium Health's reaction is reminiscent of a World Cup team that loses and immediately blames the referee."
Winston-Salem firefighters were dispatched at 4:02 p.m. on Sunday to the restaurant.
Editor's Pick
- jason.koon
The team has already had a dominant summer. They went 4-0 in the district championship and 3-0 in the state tournament.
Interact With Us
Updated every day!
Download it today!
Get it delivered to your inbox!
Visit our online archives for thousands of historical articles, obituaries and announcements.
A new opportunity has presented itself to the Carolina Panthers' top rookie, and he's more than happy to try and seize it.
One of the biggest questions surrounding Duke football entering the 2026 season is who will replace Darian Mensah at quarterback.
As UNC football struggled to a 4-8 record last season, standout wide receiver Jordan Shipp’s family began fending off calls from would-be NCAA transfer suitors.
LEXINGTON, Ky. — A Southeastern Conference football team won the national championship 13 times in the 17 years between 2006 and 2022. Yet it is not until the past three years, when not one SEC team has made it to the College Football Playoff championship game, that I have found SEC Football Media Days to be must-see TV. It is boffo entertainment watching the SEC try to reconcile its ...
- NC Cooperative Extension Cabarrus County Center
- 0
Peanuts in the V-C region face variable rain, disease pressure, and weed issues as growers manage fungicides, growth regulators, and maintain strong yield potential.
- NC Cooperative Extension Cabarrus County Center
- 0
Guidance on diagnosing nitrogen deficiency in 2026 peanut crops, nodulation thresholds, AMS rates, and the role of peat-based inoculants in new ground.
- NC Cooperative Extension Cabarrus County Center
- 0
EFNEP returned to Cleveland County through community partnerships, serving 37 families and nearly 1,000 youth with measurable gains in nutrition and physical activity.
- Catawba College
- 0
Three Catawba College women’s lacrosse alumni were named to the IWLCA Division II Academic Honor Roll, recognizing top GPAs and classroom achievement.
🎧 Easy access to information has changed how people weigh evidence, challenge authority and decide when expert advice deserves their trust.
Disney has plenty of film franchises, but the biggest in recent years has to be the direct-to-streaming "Descendants" series. Here from the stars of the new movie.
🎧 From Scotland to small-town Iowa, meaningful journeys often reshape perspective through unexpected encounters, memorable stories and renewed appreciation.
🎧 The hosts explore personal reinvention, lifelong obligations and whether pursuing fulfillment can justify leaving behind commitments, relationships and the people who depend upon us.
The plane, carrying 64 passengers and five crew, suffered engine failure, according to the Pan Am Historical Foundation; 17 people survived.
Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended Saturday, July 18, compiled from data from independent and chain bookstores, book wholesalers and independent distributors nationwide, powered by Circana BookScan © 2026 Circana. (Reprinted from Publishers Weekly, published by PWxyz LLC. © 2026, PWxyz LLC.) HARDCOVER FICTION 1. "Ransom: A Novel" by Daniel Silva (Harper) Last week: — 2. ...
Stephen Root, known for voicing Bill Dauterive in King of the Hill, embraces the character's return in the Hulu reboot, acknowledging the show's evolution with a time jump and modern themes, reflecting a decade's changes since the original series ended in 2010.
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 NewDay USA. The VA home loan is one of the most powerful homebuying tools, and NewDay USA is making it even stronger.
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 what to do if you need an emergency HVAC repair.
Affiliate content. Learn why it is important to check the HVAC system when buying or selling home.
Affiliate content. Learn what to do about rising energy costs from your HVAC system.
Affiliate content. Learn the most common HVAC problems based on the age of your home.
© Copyright 2026
The McDowell News, P.O. Box 968 Marion, NC 28603
Powered by BLOX Content Management System from bloxdigital.com.