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A dozen citizens turn out for town hall meeting

A leaning utility pole, a need for more police protection on East Railroad Street and speeding motorists running through Marion were some of the problems the...

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Eastern Burke County motorcycle chase

Motorcyclist leads officers on chase through eastern Burke County.

Gas leak shuts down five lane in Marion

A gas leak temporarily shut down the five lane in Marion this morning.According to reports at the scene, an excavator punctured a line.

Police chase woman for 10 miles through Burke County

Officer's patrol car dashboard camera captures chase.

West Marion standoff

George Painter III barricaded himself inside his house on West Wilhelmina Street Tuesday morning. Officers spent hours trying to talk him out before they entered the home.

In memory of Carroll Hemphill

The Red Cross held a ceremony to dedicate its new emergency response vehicle to Carroll Hemphill. Hemphill helped the Red Cross obtain the vehicle, which he hoped would help others.

NASCAR revs up for 2012

NASCAR honored its history by inducting a new class into the Hall of Fame, while fans flocked to the convention center in Charlotte to meet drivers and get a preview of the 2012 season.

CVCC evacuated after gunman spotted on campus

A gunman was spotted by a faculty member on Catawba Vally Community College's East Campus Wednesday morning.

Remembering Dr. King

Addie's Chapel held a celebration in remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday. King was remembered with music, speaking and prayer.

Tornado destroys homes in Burke County

The National Weather Service confirmed that an EF2 tornado hit eastern Burke County Wednesday night with close to 115 mph winds.

VIDEO: Tornado victims describe storm's fury

Gov. Beverly Perdue surveys smashed homes in eastern Burke County as residents describe the tornado that tore through the area Wednesday night.

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Report: Many local educators 'distinguished'

State education officials have made available a massive amount of teacher evaluation data online, giving parents a new way to judge their child's school.

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McDowell Lady Titans point guard Markia Stacey drives to the basket against the defense of Erwin’s Toree Dillingham during McDowell’s 47-44 overtime win...

Lady Titans win overtime thriller

The McDowell Lady Titans will earn no style points for their gritty 47-44 overtime victory over the Erwin Warriors Friday. But that didn’t make the victory any less...

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North Carolina

NAACP leader says country's eyes are on NC

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) -- The national leader of the NAACP says the eyes of the whole country are on North Carolina politics this year.

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