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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 high schoolers show off art, music, more at Spring Art Show Students displayed their works in the visual arts such as painting and sculpture and performed music, singing and poetry. No Kings protests will happen in area for a 3rd time this Saturday. See when and where Protests will be held in Catawba, McDowell, Burke, Iredell and Caldwell counties. Marion man charged with murder Wednesday in 2024 death of 3-month-old daughter During an investigation that spanned a year and six months, investigators conducted interviews and awaited medical records, the release said.
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."
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 high schoolers show off art, music, more at Spring Art Show Students displayed their works in the visual arts such as painting and sculpture and performed music, singing and poetry.
No Kings protests will happen in area for a 3rd time this Saturday. See when and where Protests will be held in Catawba, McDowell, Burke, Iredell and Caldwell counties.Â
Marion man charged with murder Wednesday in 2024 death of 3-month-old daughter During an investigation that spanned a year and six months, investigators conducted interviews and awaited medical records, the release said.
