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Six free Veterans Day events in Catawba, Burke, Iredell, McDowell, Alexander counties Check out this list of parades, lunches and ceremonies in Catawba County and surrounding areas. Adventures with Dandy: Our schnauzer celebrates Dia de los Muertos in Marion We brought Dandy, a miniature schnauzer, to the North Block for Dia de los Muertos, where all three of us enjoyed the fun and activities. Fall isn't finished: Sneak away for five McDowell County mountain adventures With holiday spending on the horizon, Destination McDowell is inviting travelers to squeeze in one more autumn escape with One-Tank Adventures.
Have tattoos? You can get a BOGO entree at Chipotle on Friday the 13th The "Tatted Like a Chipotle Bag" BOGO offer will be available to anyone with permanent tattoos, temporary tattoos or even something drawn on.
McDowell County Veterans Day service set for Wednesday The annual Veterans Day service will be held starting at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the McDowell County Senior Center in Marion.
Six free Veterans Day events in Catawba, Burke, Iredell, McDowell, Alexander counties Check out this list of parades, lunches and ceremonies in Catawba County and surrounding areas.
Adventures with Dandy: Our schnauzer celebrates Dia de los Muertos in Marion We brought Dandy, a miniature schnauzer, to the North Block for Dia de los Muertos, where all three of us enjoyed the fun and activities.
Fall isn't finished: Sneak away for five McDowell County mountain adventures With holiday spending on the horizon, Destination McDowell is inviting travelers to squeeze in one more autumn escape with One-Tank Adventures.
