Top Story Editor's Pick McDowell ministry launches program to improve health of those in need From Staff Reports Jul 13, 2024 Jul 13, 2024 Updated Aug 18, 2025 0 Mission Ministries Alliance is dedicated to ensuring that people experiencing homelessness have access to shelter, housing, healing, and hope. PHOTO SUBMITTED Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save From Staff Reports A ministry serving homeless populations in McDowell County is starting a program to help address root problems that can lead to poor health.kAm|:DD:@? |:?:DEC:6D p==:2?46[ 2 ?@?AC@7:E @C82?:K2E:@? D6CG:?8 |4s@H6== r@F?EJ H:E9 D6CG:46D E@ 96=A :?5:G:5F2=D 6IA6C:6?4:?8 9@>6=6DD?6DD[ 2??@F?465 (65?6D52J :ED A2CE:4:A2E:@? :? E96 w62=E9J ~AA@CEF?:E:6D !:=@E ?6EH@C< =65 3J x>A24E w62=E9[ 2? pD96G:==6\32D65 ?@?AC@7:E =625:?8 E96 >@C6 E92? d_ @C82?:K2E:@?D A2CE:4:A2E:?8 :? E96 A:=@E AC@8C2>]k^AmkAmw~! :D E96 7:CDE AC@8C2> :? E96 ?2E:@? 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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…
