Jamila Headley, executive director of The Patients Union, said Wake County residents "will look back on this day as a sad moment in history."
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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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Alejandro Juarez Hurtado and Zulema Rincon-Cardenas of McDowell Academy for Innovation were the Students of the Week.
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A mere 38% still believe talent and hard work matter more when it comes to economic mobility.
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The grants must be for specific projects that further the work of the nonprofit or service organization in McDowell County.
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"On the driving range you're not thinking about the water. ... Mentally, that makes you swing differently if you're thinking about obstacles."
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“We had no experience in meat processing and couldn’t find anyone willing to teach us. Instead of letting that stop us, we did what we do best — we figured it out.”
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A bear, named Dolly by her supporters, was set to be euthanized when captured, but the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission walked back that decision after a campaign to save the bear's life.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance was joined at a campaign stop by local elected officials and others running for office on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026, at the Koury Convention Center in Greensboro, N.C.
“Do we want a man who will stand up fearlessly to these lunatics or do we want one of these lunatics who pretends to be a moderate?” Vice President JD Vance said.
The chain didn't say which stores would be closing.
Marion’s Blueridge Processing has been in operation since July 2023, and a retail store opened a year ago.
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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.
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LEXINGTON, Ky. — After waiting three years for his opportunity to start a college football game, quarterback Kenny Minchey’s first step into the national spotlight could not have gone much worse. In front of a sellout crowd at Kroger Field, Minchey threw a pick-6 and lost a fumble in a loss to Alabama. He completed 18 of 31 passes for 146 yards and one touchdown. He netted minus-19 rushing ...
The Los Angeles Dodgers are getting some HUGE reinforcements just in time for the 2026 MLB Playoffs! Dodgers manager Dave Roberts provided major injury updates on Shohei Ohtani and Andy Pages as both stars get closer to returning to the Dodgers lineup, PLUS Roki Sasaki is preparing to pitch …
Duke football opened ACC play in the win column with a 35-7 victory over Stanford on Saturday, Sept. 19, at Wallace Wade Stadium. With the win, Duke moves to 3-0 on the year.
The North Carolina Tar Heels had every opportunity to win Saturday's football game at Clemson.
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Downtown Salisbury, NC has extended designated two-hour parking spaces to three hours, giving visitors more time while reminding drivers to follow posted rules.
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Joey Logano charges from fourth on the final restart to win the Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol, tightening the NASCAR Cup Series Chase battle.
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NASCAR Cup Series drivers choose walk-out songs, including Dolly Parton tributes, for driver introductions at the Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol.
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King University cross country faced top national competition at the Converse Kick-Off Invitational, led by strong performances from both the men’s and women’s teams.
🎧 Can increasingly capable machines share human values? A troubling experiment raises questions for the hosts about rogue agents, cybersecurity and collective survival.
🎧 Some ethical decisions arrive without warning. We revisit four dilemmas that ask what you would do when the right choice isn't immediately obvious.
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.
🎧 Religion once provided clearer boundaries for right and wrong. The hosts discuss whether secular culture can create equally effective paths toward responsibility and forgiveness.
K9 Natural reports five key factors to consider when choosing dog food: protein quality, digestibility, ingredients, whole-body health, and avoiding unnecessary fillers.
Naturepedic reports that a survey of 1,000 U.S. moms reveals a "sleep permission gap," where many feel guilty about prioritizing rest, leading to insufficient sleep.
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, which includes some of the most dramatic sandstone sea cliffs and oceanfront trails in Southern California, closed Monday for utility upgrades. Reopening is scheduled for March 2027. The closure covers cars, cyclists and walkers. The 1,750-acre Torrey Pines reserve, located north of La Jolla and south of Del Mar in San Diego County, attracts an estimated 4 ...
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