“Why don’t you stand up for Palestine?” a woman yelled at Trevor Noah during a speech. Here's how he responded.
"I wish it happened sooner," a Greensboro pastor said. "There are many talented and grace-filled members who have struggled to be ordained because of their sexual orientation."
In the film “Forrest Gump,” actor Tom Hanks says he’s worn lots of shoes. In life, we wear a lot of hats and serve many roles. We have our favorite places and favored things. Singer Kenny Chesney performs a song called “Old Blue Chair.” It is a great song about moments and observations in life.
The city of Marion Utility Maintenance Department will flush fire hydrants during the week of May 20 to clean the water mains and lines.
The kickoff celebration for the Marion Tailgate Market's 2024 season will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Tailgate Market shelter at 67 W. Henderson St.
This week's alumni spotlight from McDowell County Schools features a 2023 graduate who persevered though immense health challenges.
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A McDowell County girl and her parents are extremely grateful for the assistance they received earlier this month from a state trooper, a 911 telecommunicator and EMS paramedics when this girl was facing a serious medical emergency.
A group of students at Wake Forest University has begun a pro-Palestinian protest and is calling on the school to divest from companies that support the war in Gaza.
RALEIGH — A bill that would require North Carolina sheriffs to comply with requests by federal agents interested in picking up jail inmates believed to be in the country illegally passed a Senate committee Tuesday, making it the first major legislation to advance in this year’s work session.
McDowell High School shortstop Eli Elliott has signed with the Ferrum (VA) College baseball program.
CHARLOTTE — Law enforcement officers with an arrest warrant demanded that a man come out of a house in Charlotte before four were killed by gunfire, the victims unable to survive shots coming from inside the dwelling, a witness and officials said Tuesday.
Monday’s final round of the spring golf season did not lack in dramatics as three individuals played for the Mountain Athletic Conference championship.
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Here in nearby McDowell County, fellow law officers are wearing a black mourning bands over their badges to show their support for those officers who gave the ultimate sacrifice on Monday.
A man has been apprehended for driving the vehicle that was owned by a man who was found dead near Old Fort.
The system pressure advisory for affected water customers in Marion is now rescinded.
It was the deadliest day for U.S. law enforcement in one incident since five officers were killed by a sniper during a protest in Dallas in 2016.
“He’s the absolute best,” said driver Chase Robertson, who won his first Sportsman title last season. “Quite honestly, I don’t know when the guy sleeps.”
The foundation of success for McDowell softball the past four years comes through again on Monday.
CHARLOTTE — A shootout that killed four law enforcement officers and wounded four others in Charlotte began as officers approached a home to serve a warrant for a felon wanted for possessing a firearm, police said.
Penland School of Craft has open spaces in the first summer session of the year available at half rate of tuition.
Four law officers serving a warrant for a felon wanted for possessing a firearm were killed and four other officers were wounded in a shootout Monday.
On Thursday, the Rotary Club of Marion recognized Jack Loera-Cazares as the Student of the Week.
On a beautiful and comfortable April day, Dandy was anxious for a long walk and my wife Karin and I decided it was time for him to take a stroll on Marion’s Peavine Trail.
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Cindy Stamey with Carolina Caring has been recognized for her dedication to serving veterans.
A local academic honor society will be host a race to showcase a new cross-country trail and raise money for worthy cause.
The city of Marion announced a new assistant to the city manager and clerk who will also be the new public information officer.
The city of Marion has issued a system pressure advisory for water customers located on 221 North Business, Westwood Chateau, Garden Creek Road, Mountain Street and Hankins Road.
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"The hearts of the App State community are with Jack’s loved ones during this very difficult time. We are respecting his family’s wishes and requests," a statement said.
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