Top Story Spotlight THE BRIGHT SIDE October is festival season. Check out these 8 festivals happening in our area Billy Chapman Sep 29, 2026 Sep 29, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A band plays during the 2025 Oktoberfest in Hickory. Billy Chapman, Record file kAmr@@=6C H62E96C >62?D >@C6 @FE5@@C 76DE:G2=D :? r2E2H32 r@F?EJ 2?5 @E96C 4@F?E:6D :? E96 2C62]k^AmkAmq6=@H :D 2 =:DE @7 D@>6 76DE:G2=D 92AA6?:?8 :? ~4E@36C]k^Amk9amkDA2? DEJ=6lQ7@?E\D:K6i `]`f6>jQmr:2@ w:4<@CJ xE2=:2? u6DE:G2=k^DA2?mk^9amkAmkDEC@?8m~4E] b[ w:4<@CJk^DEC@?8mk^AmkAm%9:D 76DE:G2=[ 36:?8 96=5 7@C E96 D64@?5 J62C[ 46=63C2E6D xE2=:2? 4F=EFC6 :? E96 w:4<@CJ 2C62]k^Am kAm%96 6G6?E H:== 762EFC6 xE2=:2? 7@@5[ H:?6[ >FD:4[ 4@@<:?8 56>@?DEC2E:@?D[ 42CD[ 72D9:@? 2?5 >@C6]k^Am People are also reading… Retired state trooper donates $2,000 to support McDowell Tech BLET cadets When will Copper Penny Grill open in Marion? Owners provide update on plans McDowell County commissioners hear update about design, timeline for new school for Marion Hunter's Liver Mush needs help with repairs, rising costs to keep Marion business operating Shiflet Field Fly-In & Drive-In returns to Marion Saturday with aircraft, classic cars, family fun McDowell County Schools alumni spotlight: Carson Gowan has dedicated his life to community Halloween festivities to fill downtown Marion with food, dancing and spooky fun starting Friday Swannanoa man faces sexual assault charges in McDowell County McDowell County commissioners hear update on data center rules McDowell candidates weigh in on affordability, mental health and Helene recovery UPDATE: Fly-In event at Marion's Shiflet Field rescheduled to Saturday, Oct. 24 3 hospitalized when horses panic and jump at popular NC tourist attraction JD Vance to rally Republicans in western North Carolina on Monday 6 events with free admission happening in and around Hickory this weekend Liberty Coin & Bullion brings rare coins, currency and collectibles to Marion kAmp5>:DD:@? 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