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Marion man charged after 200 grams of cocaine found in search of home near school In the search, officers found 203.5 grams of cocaine, two guns (a .38-caliber revolver and a .22-caliber long rifle) and $2,186.
Old Fort’s B Side Bakery & Books offers fresh made breads, books and more “We are going to do community picks for favorite books.”
Amtrak’s western North Carolina expansion: Bringing passenger rail back to Asheville and beyond The proposed route is a 139-mile journey along Norfolk Southern’s historic S-Line.
Compassion Care Services in Marion celebrates opening; provides services for adults with disabilities “Watching this place unfold and the passion that has come behind it has truly been remarkable,” Effler said.
Man "involved in a shooting" Friday evening found, McDowell sheriff's office says “This individual was involved in a shooting this evening and is considered armed and dangerous. Do not approach,” reads the news release.
