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Nation & World

US Supreme Court's uneven approach to election-map rulings boosts Republicans

US Supreme Court's uneven approach to election-map rulings boosts Republicans

  • Joseph Ax and John Kruzel Reuters

The court's seemingly inconsistent approach to the Purcell principle has resulted in decisions favorable to Republicans, as Trump's party fights to retain control of Congress in November's midterm elections.

Memorial Day scams are on the rise. Here are 7 tips for protecting yourself

Memorial Day scams are on the rise. Here are 7 tips for protecting yourself

  • Jan Diaz South Bend (Ind.) Tribune

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer. It is also a time when scammers take advantage of increased online activity and consumer spending.

US states reject anti-vaccine bills as public health groups fight MAHA

US states reject anti-vaccine bills as public health groups fight MAHA

  • Leah Douglas Reuters

A February Reuters/Ipsos poll found that a bipartisan majority of Americans support school vaccination requirements and think vaccines are safe for children.

Federal authorities abused prosecuting power against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, judge says

Federal authorities abused prosecuting power against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, judge says

  • Evan Mealins Nashville Tennessean

The judge dismissed the criminal human smuggling charges Abrego Garcia faced in Tennessee after he was wrongfully deported to El Salvador.

Trump says more late night talk show hosts to depart after Colbert exit

Trump says more late night talk show hosts to depart after Colbert exit

  • David Shepardson Reuters

President Donald Trump said on Friday that more late-night talk shows will depart after he praised the end of CBS's “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."

Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump's top US intelligence official

Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump's top US intelligence official

  • Erin Banco and Jonathan Landay Reuters

A source familiar with the matter said Gabbard had been forced out by the White House. She cited her husband's recent diagnosis with a rare form of bone cancer.

Trump officials tried to ban half of U.S. voting machines, citing conspiracy theories

Trump officials tried to ban half of U.S. voting machines, citing conspiracy theories

  • Erin Banco, Jonathan Landay and Alexandra Alper Reuters

President Donald Trump’s election-security czar last year sought to ban voting machines used in more than half of U.S. states, according to two people with direct knowledge of the matter.

Rising housing costs prompt young couples to defer marriage and parenthood

Rising housing costs prompt young couples to defer marriage and parenthood

    Young couples are delaying marriage and starting a family as they struggle to get on the housing ladder. A study of 500 adults looking to buy a property in the next three years found major life milestones are being postponed in order to afford to buy a home. A quarter are delaying tying the …

    How Stephen Colbert Took a Parting Shot at CBS During His Last 'Late Show' Episode

    How Stephen Colbert Took a Parting Shot at CBS During His Last 'Late Show' Episode

      On the May 21 episode of 'The Late Show,' Stephen Colbert conducted his usual “Meanwhile” segment in which he poked fun at news headlines. Colbert specifically brought up how the owner of the music from A Charlie Brown Christmas and other Peanuts television specials has filed four lawsuits “…

      Biden team failed Kamala Harris in 2024, Democratic autopsy says

      Biden team failed Kamala Harris in 2024, Democratic autopsy says

        The Democratic National Committee released a much-anticipated autopsy on Thursday explaining the 2024 presidential election loss to Trump.

        She was suicidal after being sexually assaulted in Iran. ICE’s solution? Solitary confinement.

        She was suicidal after being sexually assaulted in Iran. ICE’s solution? Solitary confinement.

          Advocates say ICE isn't equipped to handle mental health crises in detention, relying on solitary confinement — and even pepper spray — as quick fixes.

          Trump IRS Settlement Sparks Concerns Over Future Tax Audits

          Trump IRS Settlement Sparks Concerns Over Future Tax Audits

            The US Justice Department has announced a controversial settlement linked to a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump over leaked tax returns

            GOP leaders abruptly cancel House vote on Iran war powers, shielding Trump from rebuke

            GOP leaders abruptly cancel House vote on Iran war powers, shielding Trump from rebuke

              House GOP leaders abruptly canceled a vote Thursday on a resolution to limit Trump’s war powers in Iran just as Republicans were on the verge of losing the vote.

              Republican revolt over Trump 'weaponization' fund stalls ICE funding vote

              Republican revolt over Trump 'weaponization' fund stalls ICE funding vote

                Senate Republicans abandoned plans to vote on an ICE funding bill Thursday in an act of revolt over one of Trump's priorities: a $1.8B fund for victims of government "weaponization."

                Local News

                Marion neighbors: Obituaries for May 23

                Marion neighbors: Obituaries for May 23

                Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

                Marion neighbors: Obituaries for May 22

                Marion neighbors: Obituaries for May 22

                Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

                Marion neighbors: Obituaries for May 21

                Marion neighbors: Obituaries for May 21

                Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

                Nine organizations seeking to establish a hospice home care office in McDowell County

                Nine organizations seeking to establish a hospice home care office in McDowell County

                See the proposals, how much they'll cost and the timeline for each.

                State & Regional

                What NC 'safe and sane' fireworks you can set off for Memorial Day

                What NC 'safe and sane' fireworks you can set off for Memorial Day

                Memorial Day is almost here, bringing a controversial subject to the front of many North Carolina residents' minds: the use of fireworks to celebrate special occasions.

                NC House bill sponsored by Burke Rep. would strip governor of State Board of Education appointees

                NC House bill sponsored by Burke Rep. would strip governor of State Board of Education appointees

                A series of Republican-sponsored state constitutional amendment bills surfacing during the 2026 session now includes a House bill in which voters would decide whether to elect members to the State Board of Education.

                North Lincoln baseball staves off elimination at South Point. Here's how

                North Lincoln baseball staves off elimination at South Point. Here's how

                North Lincoln baseball would rather not have its back against the wall. Fortunately for the Knights, it isn’t a position to which they are not accustomed.

                General Assembly passes constitutional amendment bill capping individual income tax rate

                General Assembly passes constitutional amendment bill capping individual income tax rate

                Senate Bill 1080, titled "Lower taxes for all," places a state constitutional amendment on the Nov. 3 general election ballot that would allow North Carolina voters to decide on whether to cap the individual income tax rate at 3.49%.

                Nation & World

                US Supreme Court's uneven approach to election-map rulings boosts Republicans

                US Supreme Court's uneven approach to election-map rulings boosts Republicans

                The court's seemingly inconsistent approach to the Purcell principle has resulted in decisions favorable to Republicans, as Trump's party fights to retain control of Congress in November's midterm elections.

                Memorial Day scams are on the rise. Here are 7 tips for protecting yourself

                Memorial Day scams are on the rise. Here are 7 tips for protecting yourself

                Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer. It is also a time when scammers take advantage of increased online activity and consumer spending.

                US states reject anti-vaccine bills as public health groups fight MAHA

                US states reject anti-vaccine bills as public health groups fight MAHA

                A February Reuters/Ipsos poll found that a bipartisan majority of Americans support school vaccination requirements and think vaccines are safe for children.

                Federal authorities abused prosecuting power against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, judge says

                Federal authorities abused prosecuting power against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, judge says

                The judge dismissed the criminal human smuggling charges Abrego Garcia faced in Tennessee after he was wrongfully deported to El Salvador.

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                Meet Marion's citizen of the month, a devoted educator

                Meet Marion's citizen of the month, a devoted educator

                She was suicidal after being sexually assaulted in Iran. ICE’s solution? Solitary confinement.

                She was suicidal after being sexually assaulted in Iran. ICE’s solution? Solitary confinement.

                McDowell County offices to close for Memorial Day; See park, pool schedules

                McDowell County offices to close for Memorial Day; See park, pool schedules

                Shopping

                How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                Affiliate. Learn how to buy WLFI Token in this step by step guide for beginners. 

                Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

                Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

                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.

                Web3 Wallet for Beginners: How to Set Up, Stay Safe, and Pick the Right App

                Web3 Wallet for Beginners: How to Set Up, Stay Safe, and Pick the Right App

                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.​

                Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

                Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

                Affiliate. Find out which crypto coins you should watch closely in 2025. 

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                The Future of E-Commerce Payments: How Crypto Could Cut Transaction Fees for Merchants

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                Contributor content. The real reason crypto matters for merchants is math. Crypto transactions often cost less than a penny.

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                Are Starter Homes Becoming a Thing of the Past?

                Are Starter Homes Becoming a Thing of the Past?

                Provided content. Rising costs, limited supply, and shifting priorities are making starter homes harder to find.

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                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.

                Crime

                Marion woman charged in burglary cases from 2020, 2023 with DNA evidence

                Marion woman charged in burglary cases from 2020, 2023 with DNA evidence

                The charges stem from the break-in of a residence on Mack Noblitt Road in 2020 and the break-in of a storage unit in Marion in 2023.

                Father injured, 18-year-old son killed in Burke County shooting along Mount Olive Church Road

                Father injured, 18-year-old son killed in Burke County shooting along Mount Olive Church Road

                No charges have been filed in the shooting. 

                Marion man injured in shooting in Newton; police say 1 gunman charged

                Marion man injured in shooting in Newton; police say 1 gunman charged

                A Marion woman and a baby were also named as victims.

                5 antique guns stolen from Historic Carson House in McDowell County

                5 antique guns stolen from Historic Carson House in McDowell County

                “Please help us recover these important pieces of history so they can be safely returned."

                Politics

                McDowell County offices to close for Memorial Day; See park, pool schedules

                McDowell County offices to close for Memorial Day; See park, pool schedules

                Check out this list to see where you can swim on Memorial Day in surrounding areas. 

                NC House bill sponsored by Burke Rep. would strip governor of State Board of Education appointees

                NC House bill sponsored by Burke Rep. would strip governor of State Board of Education appointees

                A series of Republican-sponsored state constitutional amendment bills surfacing during the 2026 session now includes a House bill in which voters would decide whether to elect members to the State Board of Education.

                Meet Marion's citizen of the month, a devoted educator

                Meet Marion's citizen of the month, a devoted educator

                In total, Medford devoted more than 50 years of her life to McDowell County Schools.

                General Assembly passes constitutional amendment bill capping individual income tax rate

                General Assembly passes constitutional amendment bill capping individual income tax rate

                Senate Bill 1080, titled "Lower taxes for all," places a state constitutional amendment on the Nov. 3 general election ballot that would allow North Carolina voters to decide on whether to cap the individual income tax rate at 3.49%.

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