The McDowell County Board of Commissioners met with the county Board of Education on April 16 to talk about how local schools responded to the COVID-19 situation and the budget for next fiscal year.
- MIKE CONLEY
McDowell County officials said Friday the ballfields in Old Fort are being fixed up and the restrooms have been cleaned after folks posted on social media about the filthy conditions there.
- MIKE CONLEY
A telecommunications company is interested in moving to McDowell County from its current location in North Carolina and hire an additional 30 new employees.
- MIKE CONLEY
The Marion City Council voted Tuesday to demolish a dilapidated house on Baldwin Avenue that was the subject of much controversy in 2019.
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The McDowell County Board of Commissioners will hold their first meeting for April on Monday.
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A new workforce education center is coming to Old Fort, one more step in the town’s revitalization.
- MIKE CONLEY
The Marion Community Building’s park is getting closer to finally fully reopening, and it should be ready later this spring for kids to enjoy it again.
On Tuesday, Gov. Roy Cooper and N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy K. Cohen gave an update on the state’s current data, trends and vaccination progress as Wednesday also marks the opening of vaccine eligibility for Group 5.
Under a new proposal, Amtrak could someday extend passenger rail service to western North Carolina, including Marion and Old Fort.
The Marion City Council will hold its first meeting for April on Tuesday.
McDowell County officials have begun the search for a new parks and recreation director now that Susan Huskins has announced her plans to retire.
John English, who served McDowell County as a commissioner in the early 1980s and throughout his life as a leader in the North Cove community, passed away Tuesday at the age of 83.
Thursday, April 1, is officially being proclaimed as Broadband Day in McDowell County, the city of Marion and the town of Old Fort.
U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn joined a panel of McDowell County officials and N.C. Rep. Dudley Greene on McDowell Matters Podcast held Monday to address rural broadband and learn what McDowell County is doing to advance access for all.
“We invite you to stop by and take a look — we’re proud to share these improvements with our community."
“A dedicated and passionate supporter of Marion’s downtown, Walt embodies the spirit of community service through his tireless contributions and leadership.”
A brush fire happening now on Interstate 40 near the Nebo/Lake James exit will soon be under control.
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Auditor Dave Boliek, a Republican, reported on Tuesday that the review found no evidence of misspending by the program known as the Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts
As Ingles Markets annual shareholder meeting approaches, two bitterly opposed sides have begun to present their closing arguments in a battle that could change the NC grocer.
Eli Ellis is not leaving South Carolina to continue his college basketball career. The former Gamecock guard is transferring to College of Charleston. He posted the news on his Instagram page. On3’s Joe Tipton was the first to report the news. “I’m home. Let’s get to work,” Ellis wrote on his Instagram page. The Moravian Prep and Overtime Elite alum is one of the most recognizable names in the ...
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The U.S. deployed the technology at a Saudi Arabia base, they said, as it seeks to stem attacks that killed at least one service member.
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The warrant includes explicit language describing the statements allegedly made by the man.
“A predator was lurking behind the walls of the counseling office, waiting for a victim,” the victim's sister said.
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McDowell Tech is growing, but aging buildings remain a concern. Leaders shared the latest during Old Fort’s meeting Monday.
Democratic Gov. Josh Stein wants 15% raises for law enforcement and nurses, and starting teacher pay to be the highest in the Southeast.
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