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Jury awards $667,000 in medical malpractice suit

A jury awarded the plaintiff in a medical malpractice lawsuit more than $650,000 Tuesday, much less than the $6.8 million he was seeking in the negligence case.

09/14/2011 5:19 PM

Brooks is the pride of the Lions

For decades, Brady Brooks has built a reputation throughout McDowell County of serving others and helping his community. Daughter Becky Gorecki said her father would always talk about how much he loves his home county.

09/13/2011 4:43 PM
Man suing doctors for negligent care of wife

Riadh “Robert” Katy adamantly told The McDowell News more than three years ago that The McDowell Hospital and its doctors were responsible for his wife’s death.

09/03/2011 12:53 PM
Health Department wants to help you quit tobacco

The local Health Department wants to help you quit smoking through a free program that starts Tuesday, Sept. 13.

08/24/2011 4:51 PM
Woman expresses herself through artistic hobby

The stroke of a brush on canvas and the never-ending combination of colors brings a smile to Marion native Lorraine Forrester.

04/20/2011 6:41 PM
Titans, Newman win MAC golf titles

ASHEVILLE – The McDowell Titans golf team knew going into the season that they had all the pieces in place to make a serious run at the Mountain Athletic Conference championship. On Monday, all the pieces of the puzzle fit together nicely as the Titans secured both the team and individual championships at Asheville Municipal Golf Course.

04/19/2011 2:48 PM
McDowell's Davis wins at Lake Club

McDowell's Madalyn Davis was on her own home course Monday, and she sure played like it.

09/21/2010 3:30 PM
Author of 'Meatless Soul Food' leading push to help black women avoid illness

Denise Hairston saw firsthand how health challenges can rip through the black community -- and black women in particular.

08/21/2009 8:57 AM
Duke study: Binge drinking a problem for 50+ crowd, too

It's not just teens, college students and other young people. Older Americans go on binges, too.

08/17/2009 4:47 PM
Medical clinic seeks director

McDowell County's free health clinic has moved to a new location. However, the clinic needs to find a new medical director so it can start seeing patients again.

08/09/2009 7:18 PM
Bill Clinton meets with North Korean leader Kim Jong Il

SEOUL, South Korea Former President Bill Clinton met Tuesday with North Korean leader Kim Jong Il on the first day of a surprise visit to Pyongyang, with the "exhaustive" talks covering a wide range of topics, state-run media said.

08/04/2009 10:15 AM
Davis wins 2nd straight county golf title

NEBO — The day couldn't have started much worse for Josh Davis. But it sure did have a sweet ending.

08/02/2009 5:48 PM
Double shocker: Watson leads, Woods misses cut

Tom Watson leading the British Open heading to the weekend?

07/17/2009 4:03 PM
Four more file in Marion, Old Fort

An incumbent member of the Marion City Council and Old Fort's mayor are both seeking re-election to their offices. Meanwhile, two more people have filed to run as challengers for the Old Fort aldermen seats.

07/16/2009 6:48 PM
2-state idea gets Netanyahu's OK

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu endorsed a Palestinian state beside Israel for the first time yesterday, reversing himself under U.S. pressure, but saying that the Palestinians would have to lay down arms, a condition they quickly rejected.

06/15/2009 12:00 AM
Pill would be 'one-size-fits-all' approach

A single daily pill that combines aspirin and four blood pressure and cholesterol medicines has passed its first big test, potentially offering a cheap, simple way to prevent heart disease and stroke.

03/31/2009 12:00 AM
Migraines in pregnant women can be warning

Having a migraine can be more than a pain for pregnant women. It also can represent an increased risk for a stroke or other vascular diseases, according to a study by researchers at three of North Carolina's academic hospitals.

03/11/2009 12:01 AM
Marion native helps North American team win

Golf is a difficult — and occasionally infuriating game — when played two-handed.But David Hensley wouldn't know anything about that; he only needs one.

11/06/2008 7:05 PM
Reunions are a staple for many black families

Family reunions are a staple for many African-Americans. At most of these annual gatherings, there are a lot of hugs — plus laughter, music and a whole lot of food.

10/23/2008 6:00 AM
High food costs make eating healthy meals a challenge

Feeling nickel-and-dimed to death at the grocery store? Wait until you start getting hammered with hospital bills a decade from now, thanks to what's in your shopping cart today.

10/09/2008 6:00 AM