Editor's Pick Alert Popular Top Story Afield in WNC: A stroll on the Purple Martin Trail in Rutherfordton JIM WILLIAMS Jun 25, 2021 Jun 25, 2021 Updated Aug 1, 2022 0 1 of 4 A birdhouse along the trail. Jim Williams photos It’s a scenic walk. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and you’ll likely be holding a smart phone for a selfie with this carving. Right this way to the Purple Martin Greenway. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save JIM WILLIAMS This weekend two things happened. We had out-of-state guests and it rained on the mountain trails where I usually take visitors.kAmx’> DFC6 H6’C6 2== 2=:<6 H96? G:D:E@CD 2C6 EC2AA65 :? @FC 9@FD6] %9:?8D 2C6 D2:5] p 3@EE=6 86ED E9C@H?[ 2 D>2== 7:C6[ E96? D@>6@?6 FD6D E96 9@E EF3 2D 2 32E9C@@>]k^AmkAm%@ 2G@:5 2== E9:D[ x 8@ E@ >J 72==324< A@D:E:@?] vC66?H2JD 2C6 2=H2JD 62DJ E@ H2=< :? 2?J H62E96C] x7[ =:<6 >6[ J@F 6?;@J 36:?8 :? E96 @FE5@@CD H96? 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Voters to decide this fall The Madness holds soft opening of the new Marion restaurant Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young bonds with WRs on 4-wheelers, horseback McDowell EMS, 38 other agencies get slice of $10 million in state funding McDowell High School graduates 313 in Friday ceremony 1,000 jobs coming to North Carolina in new Corning, Amazon data center deal McDowell High School graduation is Friday. Shuttles to run from three parking areas 28th annual Operation Backpack set to begin for McDowell’s students Insider: Panthers reportedly have visions of Jonathon Brooks becoming lead RB over Hubbard McDowell County Democrats open new headquarters What was happening in McDowell County in June 250 years ago? 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Marion man gets multiple drug charges after SWAT Team search "This arrest is the result of the continued dedication of our team to remove illegal drugs from our communities."
Opening soon? The Madness, Copper Penny Grill still coming to Marion, owners say Despite some delays, two new restaurants for Marion – The Madness and The Copper Penny Grill – are still in the works to open soon.
Should McDowell County's sales tax increase? Voters to decide this fall The McDowell County Board of Commissioners unanimously agreed to call for a referendum to raise the sales tax to 7%.
McDowell EMS, 38 other agencies get slice of $10 million in state funding “Investing in our EMS workforce and expanding behavioral health services in the rural parts of the state will help North Carolinians get the c…
McDowell High School graduates 313 in Friday ceremony “You have demonstrated resilience, determination, kindness, and a commitment to one another."
