This feature mines the McDowell News archives for what was going on this week in local history.
- Mike Conley
“The theme cannot be stated enough: Safety is our No. 1 priority."
- Mike Conley
“These standardized hours allow us to provide a more consistent and reliable experience for our visitors while strengthening coordination across our regional network."
- Sharon McBrayer
“You’ve got to stay busy or either you’re gonna die,” Beatrice Smith, who turns 105 on May 17, said recently.
- Mike Conley
“Please help us recover these important pieces of history so they can be safely returned."
- Mike Conley
No injuries were reported to civilians or firefighters. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
- Mark Parker Hickory Daily Record Sports Correspondent
The fire heavily damaged the visitors' clubhouse and forced the Crawdads to cancel the remainder of the series.
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The plane with U.S. carrying passengers of the cruise ship MV Hondius arrived in Omaha early Monday morning.
The board will hear a report about the state of McDowell Technical Community College and an update about the Chamber of Commerce.
America commemorates its 250th anniversary in 2026. Here's how our community is marking this historic milestone.
Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.
Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.
Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.
This ocelot has been spotted in four different Southern Arizona mountain ranges.
“This project supports the City’s broader recovery efforts and reflects our commitment to rebuilding Biltmore Village in close partnership with the community."
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- Mike Conley
“Our nurses are the backbone of the care we provide,” said Lee Higginbotham, CEO of Mission Hospital McDowell.
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America commemorates its 250th anniversary in 2026. Here's how our community is marking this historic milestone.
The Washington Wizards have been awarded the No.1 pick for the 2026 NBA Draft after winning the lottery. The Wizards were tied for the best odds to win the top pick and become the first team with the worst record in the league to win the lottery. “It's our fans that have endured the most. An…
LEXINGTON, Ky. — What many college basketball adherents have long dreaded is now reality. The NCAA announced Thursday that it is expanding the mens’ and women’s basketball tourneys from their current 68 to 76 teams starting in 2027. In a news release, the NCAA justified the move by saying that the expansion is “creating additional championship participation opportunities for student-athletes ...
Television viewers outside of Georgia didn’t have many reasons to care about the Atlanta Braves in the mid-1970s. The team was terrible and its games were largely unavailable to anyone whose “rabbit ears” antenna couldn’t pick up an Atlanta signal. For Ted Turner, who died Wednesday at 87, this wasn’t a baseball problem. It was a television problem. On April 2, 1977, he solved it by using ...
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Dolphins owner Steve Ross has an image problem, and it can’t be solved by words or actions. Ross’ problem can only be solved by winning. There’s a perception by a large number of Dolphins fans that Ross prioritizes the Miami Grand Prix (Formula 1 race) and the Miami Open (tennis), two thriving international sporting events, over the Miami Dolphins. Make no mistake, Ross, ...
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A number of years ago, Jane Goodall wrote a book titled “A Reason to Hope,” which was truly inspirational. I was fortunate to be speaking at an event where she spoke as well, and we got to know each other a little. With the understanding she shared through her work with wild chimps and other apes, she really did give us all a reason to hope. She died last year, but her contributions live on.
For alternative singer-songwriter-producer Sabrina Song, her new EP “Big Trick” reflects on a recent period of dissatisfaction. “My writing tends to be pulled directly from my life experiences and worldview for the most part,” Song, 26, said from her Brooklyn home. “I’ve written many songs t…
I will never forget my first “hawk walk.” It was at the Ireland School of Falconry (just outside of Cong, north of Galway), where a great guide showed our tour group how to properly handle birds of prey. For about an hour, we wandered through the enchanting grounds of Ashford Castle, with ou…
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