Editor's Pick Thursday is Broadband Day in McDowell County, Marion, Old Fort From staff reports Mar 30, 2021 Mar 30, 2021 Updated May 5, 2022 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save From staff reports Thursday, April 1, is officially being proclaimed as Broadband Day in McDowell County, the city of Marion and the town of Old Fort.kAmp?5 @77:4:2=D 7C@> 2== E9C66 =@42= 8@G6C?>6?ED 2C6 FC8:?8 |4s@H6== C6D:56?ED E@ E2<6 2 3C@2532?5 x?E6C?6E DFCG6J H:E9 E96 8@2= @7 6IA2?5:?8 E9:D G:E2= D6CG:46 :? @FC 4@>>F?:EJ]k^AmkAm|4s@H6== r@F?EJ @77:4:2=D 2C6 :DDF:?8 2 AC@4=2>2E:@? 7@C %9FCD52J[ pAC:= `[ 2D qC@2532?5 s2J] %96C6 H:== 2=D@ 36 2 A@542DE @7 r@>>:DD:@?6C r92:C>2? %@?J qC@H? C625:?8 E9:D @? E96 4@F?EJ’D H63D:E6 @? E92E 52J]k^Am kAmp A@CE:@? @7 E96 4@F?EJ’D AC@4=2>2E:@? 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1 person killed in motorcycle crash on I-40 eastbound near Old Fort Monday evening, emergency personnel responded to two motor vehicle crashes, including one that resulted in a fatality.
Update: Old Fort man killed in motorcycle crash on I-40 identified Highway patrol said the motorcylist was was speeding and passing vehicles recklessly.
Walt Bagwell named Marion’s Main Street Champion. "His contributions make a meaningful difference." “A dedicated and passionate supporter of Marion’s downtown, Walt embodies the spirit of community service through his tireless contributions a…
This new spot in Marion is offering locally grown food and beer, run by farmers and a brewer “We are a market that is focused on showcasing local goods and vegetables and in the process of getting a brewery up and running."
McDowell high school victim testified before former guidance counselor pleads guilty to sex crimes “A predator was lurking behind the walls of the counseling office, waiting for a victim,” the victim's sister said.
