The play “bobrauschenbergamerica” interprets the work of Robert Rauschenberg, one of America’s great modern artists. He is also one of the famous names associated with Black Mountain College.
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A unique play which has been performed only once before in western North Carolina will be presented by Foothills Community Theatre at the MACA Center.
U.S. Rep. Heath Shuler visited McDowell County Wednesday and met with representatives of various industries in Marion and Old Fort.
Corpening's mother, Juanita Young, spoke with The McDowell News from the hospital Wednesday. She said Tyler, who has two broken legs, has feeling in both extremities and movement in both feet.
Preliminary autopsy reports show the man killed in an alcohol-fueled fight at a party over the weekend died of gunshot wounds.
A Marion teen remains hospitalized after being struck by a truck on his way to school Tuesday morning.
Authorities continue to investigate an assault between two inmates that sent one to the hospital.
The pastor of a McDowell County family whose members were rescued off the coast of Charleston, S.C. said Tuesday that all of them are recuperating from the horrific event.
It's a terrible dilemma. While parasites promise the moon on a string in exchange for votes and obedience (and enjoy a lavish lifestyle in the process), real Americans like my friend's son are wondering how they will eat and stay out of the rain. Perhaps he should consider a career in government.
The McDowell Hospital implemented a revised Immunization Policy on Aug. 15 that makes flu shots mandatory for staff this coming fall.
CULLOWHEE – Visitors to western North Carolina’s mountains can look forward to a vibrant display of color this autumn, predicts Kathy Mathews, Western Carolina University’s fearless fall foliage forecaster.
At least one Marion man was among the seven people who were rescued by the Coast Guard early Sunday morning after their boat capsized and sank off the coast of Charleston, S.C.
Authorities say an alcohol-laden party in Old Fort turned fatal over the weekend, leading two suspects to dump the victim’s body in a heavily wooded section of Yancey County.
One of the two people who assaulted a man and stole from him will spend time in lockup and the other one already has.
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn.— A grand jury in Sullivan County has indicted a former Roman Catholic priest on criminal sexual conduct and aggravated rape charges, a little more than a month after he pleaded guilty to a similar offense in McDowell.
To Marcella Jones, cooking is a piece of cake – literally – and is as easy as (fried) pie.
This Labor Day, folks will again enjoy the sounds of jazz and country music at the Marion Depot.
A drug user’s special hiding place has landed him behind bars.
Police are trying to jump start a technological crime-fighting tool.
It’s not often I check my e-mail and find an apology for the accidental release of a deadly reptile into a city neighborhood.
A defendant will spend nearly three years in prison after beating another man with a bat at his own residence.
Authorities say a dispute over furniture Tuesday evening ended in gunfire, leaving one hospitalized and another behind bars.
While the old Marion Manufacturing building is still set to be demolished, a neighboring town found a way to save its historic textile mill with the goal of someday renovating it for new uses.
East PE Teacher Laura Binczak emphasized that alarming data in her application for the Blue Cross grant. "This grant provides the facilities needed for a fitness revolution," she stated. "We are deeply grateful for them supporting our goals of better health."
Lake James-area residents will get used to the sight of mud and silt this winter. Duke Energy will lower the lake's water level by up to 15 feet starting later this year, according to a press release. The utility company hopes to get some major work done in the coming months, with less impact continuing through next spring and summer.
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