Featured 'Pretty organic': Former teacher takes family legacy in a new direction DUSTIN CHANDLER Feb 25, 2017 Feb 25, 2017 Updated Mar 19, 2019 0 1 of 3 Greg Fender works in his shed on Carpenter Road to build the next barn quilt.DUSTIN CHANDLER | MCDOWELL NEWS Where the magic happensDUSTIN CHANDLER | MCDOWELL NEWS Fender’s first barn quilt, prominently displayed on his shed, built in the summer of 2016.DUSTIN CHANDLER | MCDOWELL NEWS Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save DUSTIN CHANDLER A retired North Cove native breaks out the lumber and paint to craft handmade designs with impressive results.kAmvC68 u6?56C[ 2 C6E:C65 E62496C 2?5 a_\J62C p:C u@C46 G6E6C2?[ DA6?5D 9:D 2G2:=23=6 E:>6 3F:=5:?8 32C? BF:=ED 7@C 7C:6?5D[ 72>:=J 2?5 2?J@?6 :? 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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.
Marion woman charged with starting wildfire in northern McDowell County As of Tuesday morning, the fire is 185 acres in size and 20% contained.
Investigation continues into fatal wreck that killed juvenile on Sunday The victim of the fatal wreck was Cayden Jay McKinney, 15 years old.
Marion, McDowell leaders seek public’s input on future of Drexel Heritage site "This was a kickoff event intended to engage the community and begin gathering feedback and ideas about what residents would like to see in th…
