Featured Top Story Spotlight McDowell County Public Library celebrates record summer reading with July events By JULIE MCKINNEY Program & outreach librarian, McDowell County Public Library Jul 9, 2026 1 hr ago 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save It's hard to believe we're already halfway through the McDowell County Public Library's Summer Reading Program!kAm%92?<D E@ E96 6?E9FD:2D> @7 C6256CD @7 2== 286D[ E9:D J62CVD AC@8C2> 92D C624965 :ED 9:896DE =6G6= @7 A2CE:4:A2E:@? :? >2?J J62CD] uC@> C625:?8 3@@<D E@ 2EE6?5:?8 DA64:2= 6G6?ED[ @FC 4@>>F?:EJ 92D >256 E9:D DF>>6C @?6 E@ C6>6>36C]k^Am A poster in a McDowell County library. SUBMITTED PHOTO kAm%96C6VD DE:== A=6?EJ @7 E:>6 E@ ;@:? E96 25G6?EFC6] u2>:=:6D 42? C68:DE6C 2E 6:E96C =:3C2CJ =@42E:@? @C G:D:E E96 =:3C2CJVD H63D:E6 E@ =62C? >@C6 2?5 368:? 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Marion's Historic Carson House to host Christmas Market this weekend What was happening in McDowell County in July 250 years ago? Historian tells us How a Marine veteran bought a new home without paying a dollar in upfront closing costs Marion to hold Fourth of July parade, downtown celebration Barefoot Baby Foundation to host free ‘Pirate Invasion’ at McDowell Rec Center pool McDowell County commissioners OK budget: 3% raise for employees, no increase in school funding Ex-US Olympian indicted over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism kAm~? 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Marion's Historic Carson House to host Christmas Market this weekend The Christmas in July Market will feature face painting for kids and photos with Santa’s elf, since Santa is on vacation in July. Marion to hold Fourth of July parade, downtown celebration Here's where you can see the parade and fireworks. Barefoot Baby Foundation to host free ‘Pirate Invasion’ at McDowell Rec Center pool The family-friendly event is designed to create lasting memories while providing free community recreation for local children and families. Library Corner: Here’s what is happening at McDowell County libraries in July Here is a list of what is happening at the McDowell County Public Library in July.
Here's the schedule for Old Fort's Independence Day celebrations this week Events are scheduled for Friday and Saturday.
Christmas in July? Marion's Historic Carson House to host Christmas Market this weekend The Christmas in July Market will feature face painting for kids and photos with Santa’s elf, since Santa is on vacation in July.Â
Marion to hold Fourth of July parade, downtown celebration Here's where you can see the parade and fireworks.
Barefoot Baby Foundation to host free ‘Pirate Invasion’ at McDowell Rec Center pool The family-friendly event is designed to create lasting memories while providing free community recreation for local children and families.
Library Corner: Here’s what is happening at McDowell County libraries in July Here is a list of what is happening at the McDowell County Public Library in July.
