Editor's Pick Top Story Chief Judge Linda McGee retires from the bench From Staff Reports Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2020 Updated Feb 7, 2022 0 Chief Judge Linda M. McGee of the North Carolina Court of Appeals and a Marion native retired from the bench as of Thursday, Dec. 31. PHOTO SUBMITTED Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save From Staff Reports Chief Judge Linda M. McGee of the North Carolina Court of Appeals and a Marion native retired from the bench as of Thursday, Dec. 31.kAmx? 255:E:@?[ yF586 (2?52 v] qCJ2?E[ 2=D@ D6CG:?8 @? 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Highway patrol: Juvenile killed in McDowell County wreck while driving electric bike The driver of an electric bike was declared dead at the scene, according to highway patrol.
One person critically injured in Sunday crash involving bicycle in McDowell County Upon arrival, crews found one patient with critical injuries. Paramedics took the person to Mission Hospital McDowell.
‘No kings’ rally in downtown Marion draws more than 275 people, organizers say “Folks are paying attention, and they’re ready to head to the polls in the midterms and vote for leadership that respects all Americans.”
Marion woman charged with starting wildfire in northern McDowell County As of Tuesday morning, the fire is 185 acres in size and 20% contained.
Marion man charged with death by distribution in 22-year-old's 2025 overdose death An autopsy revealed the man died from toxic levels of fentanyl and cocaine in his system.
