AVOIDING THE NEIGHBOR Many Canadians cancel trips to US because of Trump administration KATHLEEN WONGUSA Today Jun 6, 2026 Jun 6, 2026 0 1 of 3 Carla Foley encourages others to travel to the U.S. and support small businesses. COURTESY OF CARLA FOLEY Doroshenko A border crossing to the united States is seen from Canada. ADOBE STOCK Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save KATHLEEN WONGUSA Today TOURISMkAm%96 =2DE E:>6 !2F= s@C@D96?<@ H2D :? E96 &?:E65 $E2E6D 7@C =@?86C E92? 2 52J H2D >@C6 E92? ?:?6 J62CD 28@] %96 '2?4@FG6C:E6 92D ?@ A=2?D E@ C6EFC? 2?JE:>6 D@@?]k^AmkAm%96 =2HJ6C H2D :? pC:K@?2 :? a_`f 7@C 2 EC256 4@?76C6?46 E92E 4@:?4:565 H:E9 !C6D:56?E s@?2=5 %CF>AVD 7:CDE :?2F8FC2E:@?] w6 D2H E96 DH62C:?8\:? @? 2 E6=6G:D:@? :? 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The Madness, Copper Penny Grill still coming to Marion, owners say Update: Gas leak in Marion Monday morning cleared; road reopened Lake James beach day, music highlight free things to around McDowell County area this weekend Pedestrian hit by train, killed in downtown Hickory Thursday Mission Ministries Alliance receives award from state health department Marion Juneteenth celebration is this week. Here's the 4-day schedule Adrienne Jones named new McDowell County Emergency Services director Should McDowell County's sales tax increase? 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Old Fort man charged with shooting into home, kicking in door A brief standoff took place before he surrendered and was taken into custody.
Old Fort to see 8-cent property tax increase, 10% increase in water and sewer rates The board voted unanimously to adopt the budget.
The Madness holds soft opening of the new Marion restaurant The new restaurant/bar is located at the Larry D. Miller Business Complex, where Burrito Bros. used to operate.
McDowell County bridge temporarily closed for resurfacing An average of 2,800 vehicles cross the bridge every day.
McDowell Commissioners OK higher fire tax rates for four departments Adjustments would go into effect with the bills that go out this summer.
Old Fort man charged with shooting into home, kicking in door A brief standoff took place before he surrendered and was taken into custody.
