Last month, the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) reported the presence of the invasive spotted lanternfly in Rockingham County.
- dswicegood
The second annual Bands, Brews & BBQ Festival presented by deBotech, Inc. will light up downtown Mooresville on Sept. 14 from 4-9 p.m. This event is a chance to see what makes Mooresville unique, from its thriving music scene and dynamic brewing industry to its local flavor and community spirit.
- Special to The McDowell News
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Aging is partnering with the N.C. area agencies on aging and local service providers to distribute fans to eligible recipients through Operation Fan Heat Relief from now through Oct. 31.
- GARY D. ROBERTSON and MAKIYA SEMINERA Associated Press
RALEIGH — The North Carolina General Assembly returned Wednesday for its budget-adjustment session, receiving a spending plan from Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper that seeks to halt Republicans’ premier policies in recent years on taxes and school choice — proposals that GOP lawmakers are likely …
- Associated Press
RALEIGH — Enrollment in North Carolina’s new Medicaid coverage for low-income adults has surpassed 400,000 in the expansion program’s first four months, Gov. Roy Cooper announced on Monday.
- GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press
RALEIGH — North Carolina’s GOP-controlled legislature unlawfully tried to seize from the governor the power to choose elections board members in the battleground state, trial judges ruled while saying portions of a new election law must be permanently blocked.
- By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press
RALEIGH — North Carolina's Supreme Court returned Thursday to its landmark 2022 ruling on education funding that permitted use of taxpayer funds to fix unconstitutional inequities statewide without legislators' express approval. Republican lawmakers who opposed the decision want to see it pu…
RALEIGH — North Carolina's Supreme Court returned Thursday to its landmark 2022 ruling on education funding that permitted use of taxpayer funds to fix unconstitutional inequities statewide without legislators' express approval. Republican lawmakers who opposed the decision want to see it pu…
RALEIGH — Interest in authorizing more casinos in North Carolina during this year’s upcoming legislative session appears tamped down based on comments from top General Assembly leaders. But this week they suggested an effort to sanction and regulate video gambling machines could resurface in…
RALEIGH — A federal judge has blocked, for now, a new law recently approved by North Carolina lawmakers that tightens a rule on when a ballot cast by someone who is simultaneously registering to vote is removed from election counts.
NASHVILLE, N.C. — Blocked by Republican legislators at most every turn to advance his education agenda, Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper said on Tuesday he’d seek in his final year on the job to build a coalition to prod the General Assembly to improve public schools toward his policy preferences.
Terrifying “gatorcicles” were found suspended in a North Carolina swamp when temperatures dropped into the teens, photos show. The frozen alligators were recorded at The Swamp Park, a coastal tourist attraction that allows humans to spy on alligators in the wild. The alligator sanctuary is about 175 miles south of Raleigh, near Ocean Isle Beach. “Their pond that they live in has frozen,” park ...
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is committed to improving youth behavioral health in North Carolina and is leveraging the historic investment from the N.C. General Assembly to ensure everyone receives the care they need when and where they need it. One of…
RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper today urged Congressional leaders to support the bipartisan Affordable Connectivity Extension Act. This legislation will provide $7 billion to continue the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and ensure millions of low-income U.S. households stay connected to reli…
“A dedicated and passionate supporter of Marion’s downtown, Walt embodies the spirit of community service through his tireless contributions and leadership.”
A brush fire happening now on Interstate 40 near the Nebo/Lake James exit will soon be under control.
America commemorates its 250th anniversary in 2026. Here's how our community is marking this historic national milestone.
The first official train to travel on the tracks between Old Fort and Black Mountain since Hurricane Helene went through on Saturday. The train, which came from Hickory, stopped in Old Fort for 30 minutes, greeted by a crowd of supporters and onlookers.
Predictions from The Old Farmer's Almanac show that North Carolina could be in for an arid summer season this year.
Democratic Gov. Josh Stein wants 15% raises for law enforcement and nurses, and starting teacher pay to be the highest in the Southeast.
"Adults — regardless of their relationship to the youth — who contribute to the delinquency of minors through action, inaction, encouragement, or audience participation will be appropriately charged."
Here’s the latest for Thursday, April 23: Iran fires on at least three boats in Strait of Hormuz; Israel and Lebanon to meet in Washington; Train collision in Denmark; Candidates for governor debate in California.
It's another wartime shakeup at the Pentagon just weeks after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ousted the Army's top general.
Here's the latest for Wednesday, April 22nd: Iran fires on 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz; Pope Leo XIV visits Equatorial Guinea; Warner shareholders set to vote on Paramount's $81 billion takeover; Sony's AI robot is beating human pros at table tennis.
Meta said the purpose was to improve the company's AI models in areas where they struggle to replicate how humans interact with computers.
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.
Partner
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.
Contributor content. This guide offers practical tools to potentially help ease the transition from Black Rock City to daily life.
The case went to trial last week. Testimony began April 15. After the victim testified in court on Thursday, Jessica Patrick Finley pleaded guilty to all counts.
The warrant includes explicit language describing the statements allegedly made by the man.
“A predator was lurking behind the walls of the counseling office, waiting for a victim,” the victim's sister said.
Jessica Finley pleaded guilty on Thursday on the second day of testimony in the trial against her.
McDowell Tech is growing, but aging buildings remain a concern. Leaders shared the latest during Old Fort’s meeting Monday.
Democratic Gov. Josh Stein wants 15% raises for law enforcement and nurses, and starting teacher pay to be the highest in the Southeast.
This advisory will remain in effect until further notice.
Among the most significant gains will come from the cardboard baler, which is expected to reduce cardboard hauling trips from about 156 per year to 17.