Top Story Spotlight Eat lunch and take home pottery at McDowell arts council Soup and a Bowl event Saturday Mike Conley Sep 21, 2026 Sep 21, 2026 Updated Sep 21, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save McDowell Arts Council Association will hold its "Soup & A Bowl" fundraiser on Saturday at the Marion Depot.kAm%96 7F?5C2:D6C DFAA@CED E96 @?8@:?8 4@>>F?:EJ 2?5 4C62E:G6 H@C< @7 E96 |4s@H6== pCED r@F?4:= pDD@4:2E:@?[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 2 ?6HD C6=62D6 7C@> E96 2CED 4@F?4:=]k^AmkAmt249 E:4<6E D@=5 DFAA@CED E96 2CED :? |4s@H6== r@F?EJ 2?5 DFDE2:?D |prpVD 23:=:EJ E@ AC@G:56 2446DD:3=6 4@>>F?:EJ AC@8C2>>:?8[ 2CED 65F42E:@? :? |4s@H6== r@F?EJ $49@@=D 2?5 4C62E6 @AA@CEF?:E:6D 7@C =@42= 2CE:DED[ E96 C6=62D6 D2:5]k^Am MACA Executive Director Susan Pyatt-Baker examines the variety of handmade bowls like the ones that will be available at the Saturday event. 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A family farm from Lincolnton wins top prizes at dairy show at Carolina Classic Fair This was 7-year-old Larkin Pearson's first time showing at the fair. To prepare, she practiced with her cow, Barbie, every day for three weeks…
Mountain Glory Festival returns to Marion this weekend, and 3 other events in the area The Green Room Community Theatre will host a free performance of Henry IV at Southside Park in Newton on Friday and Saturday night.Â
The GOAT of competitive eating wows fair crowd and dishes on whether he really likes hot dogs Joey Chestnut, hot-dog eating champion, earned his money at the Carolina Classic Fair
43rd annual Mountain Glory Festival brings fall fun to downtown Marion on Saturday The annual festival will take place on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Marion.
Need something to do? See events scheduled for McDowell County this week See what's happening in McDowell County.
