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“These standardized hours allow us to provide a more consistent and reliable experience for our visitors while strengthening coordination across our region...
“Expanding McDowell Express into Old Fort is an exciting step forward in improving mobility across our county,” said Transit Director Jason Hollifield.
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On Thursday, the Rotary Club of Marion recognized Harper Helms as the Academic Student of the Week and Benjamin Harris as the Athlete of the Week.
“The theme cannot be stated enough: Safety is our No. 1 priority."
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McDowell County Sheriff Ricky T. Buchanan said he will retire, effective Aug. 1, 2026.
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POLK COUNTY—Nearly $300 million in FEMA funding related to Tropical Storm Helene was approved for Western North Carolina this week, officials announced Wed...
Sylvia Jean Foster Hutchins, 73, of Rutherfordton, North Carolina, passed away on June 10, 2026, following an extended illness. Born on April 18, 1953, in Ru...
The Shallow Ford, by a quirk in geography, was key to commerce and an important site in the Revolutionary War and the Civil War.
"For Native Americans, it sends their ancestors on a trajectory that is so difficult over the coming centuries. ... But it also is the beginning of the Ameri...
In response to North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper's announcement on Tuesday, July 14 regarding schools reopening for the 2020-21 academic year, the North Car...
AVERY COUNTY — Addiction affects individuals in all walks of life, whether directly or indirectly through relationships. Avery County and Western North Car...
After more than three decades shaping public education in North Carolina, Dr. Travis L. Reeves has been inducted into the company of Andy Griffith, Richard P...
The person now responsible for strengthening downtowns across North Carolina got her start doing it right here in Mount Airy.
Mr. Randy Porter, age 67 of Maxton, North Carolina, formerly of Carrollton, Ga passed away on May 31, 2026. Celebration of life service will be held on Satur...
A North Carolina high school valedictorian who was outed by a heckling senior after appearing to quote Ye in his graduation speech has told how the controver...
Blood cancer survivor DeAnna Brandon worries about new Medicaid work requirements affecting her health coverage. The North Carolina resident expected a medic...
Billy Joe Whitaker, age 82 of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away peacefully on May 30th, 2026. A memorial service will be held at a later date at Fellowship Bapt...
A veteran member of the North Carolina Legislature from Mount Airy is resigning in order to focus her efforts on joining the state’s highest court.
North Carolina lawmakers are closing in on a state budget deal that would deliver the largest teacher pay increases in recent memory, but Surry County School...
By Christine Zhu NC Newsline North Carolina Senate lawmakers revived a bill Wednesday that would ban homeless encampments outside of official, city-maintaine...
SALISBURY — Rowan-Cabarrus Community College students earned top honors at the 2026 SkillsUSA North Carolina State Conference, with several students captur...
North Carolina has had three constitutions. The first was written when our state joined a brand-new nation. The second emerged after the Civil War, when Nort...
A state judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by 31 former North Carolina State male athletes alleging sexual abuse by the former director of sports medicine.
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POLK COUNTY—Nearly $300 million in FEMA funding related to Tropical Storm Helene was approved for Western North Carolina this week, officials announced Wed...
Sylvia Jean Foster Hutchins, 73, of Rutherfordton, North Carolina, passed away on June 10, 2026, following an extended illness. Born on April 18, 1953, in Ru...
The Shallow Ford, by a quirk in geography, was key to commerce and an important site in the Revolutionary War and the Civil War.
"For Native Americans, it sends their ancestors on a trajectory that is so difficult over the coming centuries. ... But it also is the beginning of the Ameri...
In response to North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper's announcement on Tuesday, July 14 regarding schools reopening for the 2020-21 academic year, the North Car...
AVERY COUNTY — Addiction affects individuals in all walks of life, whether directly or indirectly through relationships. Avery County and Western North Car...
After more than three decades shaping public education in North Carolina, Dr. Travis L. Reeves has been inducted into the company of Andy Griffith, Richard P...
The person now responsible for strengthening downtowns across North Carolina got her start doing it right here in Mount Airy.
Mr. Randy Porter, age 67 of Maxton, North Carolina, formerly of Carrollton, Ga passed away on May 31, 2026. Celebration of life service will be held on Satur...
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