Top Story Spotlight 2 Hickory FC players talk about another season, falling in love with Hickory and fans jason.koon Jul 21, 2025 Jul 21, 2025 Updated Jul 21, 2025 0 Hickory FC players mob Tomas Pollacchi after he scored the winning goal against Appalachian FC on July 12. Jackson Shoe, Record Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save jason.koon Nearly half of the players on Hickory FC’s roster this summer returned from the club’s inaugural season.kAmp44@C5:?8 E@ E96 @C82?:K2E:@?[ E9:D :D C2C6 7@C 4=F3D :? E96 }2E:@?2= !C6>:6C $@446C {628F6] pD 2 D6>:\AC@76DD:@?2= =628F6[ E96 }!${ C6=:6D 962G:=J @? 4@==686 A=2J6CD =@@<:?8 E@ 86E 6IEC2 6IA6C:6?46 5FC:?8 E96 DF>>6C]k^Amk2D:56 4=2DDlQE?4>D\:?=:?6\C6=4@?E6?E E?4>D\:?=:?6\C6=4@?E6?E\:?7@Qmk9cmw:4<@CJ ur H:?D $@FE9 #68:@? E:E=6k^9cmkAmw:4<@CJ ur 4=2:>65 E96 }2E:@?2= !C6>:6C $@446C {628F6’D $@FE9 #68:@? 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Old Fort mayor suddenly resigns from office, mayor pro tem appointed acting mayor “I enjoyed my time being the mayor but now look forward to new opportunities. I love Old Fort and am excited to see the town continuing to grow."
McDowell County Emergency Services Director Will Kehler to retire “Will’s leadership has left a lasting impact on our organization and our community in ways that will continue for generations."
Marion man charged with death by distribution in 22-year-old's 2025 overdose death An autopsy revealed the man died from toxic levels of fentanyl and cocaine in his system.
See events that will close Marion downtown streets this year, including Friday night concerts The schedule of downtown events was adopted by the Marion City Council during the regular meeting.
McDowell County man charged with abuse of child, adults with special needs An 11-year-old girl, an adult man and adult woman (both with special needs) were living at the home without running water or indoor plumbing, …
