14 new businesses opened in Marion in past year 10 businesses closed, according to report MIKE CONLEY Aug 22, 2026 Aug 22, 2026 0 1 of 2 For the regular august meeting, the Marion City Council met in the fellowship hall of Addie's Chapel united Methodist Church. MIKE CONLEY, MCDOWELL NEWS City officials heard a report from Crystal Ledbetter, who is a downtown property owner and the president of the Marion Business association. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save MIKE CONLEY During the past fiscal year, 14 new businesses opened in Marion, according to a report given at Tuesday's Marion City Council meeting.kAm%96 4@F?4:= >6E :? E96 76==@HD9:A 92== @7 p55:6VD r92A6= &?:E65 |6E9@5:DE r9FC49] ~?46 2 J62C[ E96 4@F?4:= 9@=5D 2 >66E:?8 :? E96 (6DE |2C:@? 4@>>F?:EJ]k^AmkAmr:EJ @77:4:2=D 962C5 2 C6A@CE 7C@> rCJDE2= {6536EE6C[ H9@ :D 2 5@H?E@H? 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