Featured Top Story Spotlight Corpening YMCA director leaves Marion to assume new role Mike Conley Jun 18, 2026 10 hrs ago 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Last week, the Maxwell M. Corpening Jr. Memorial YMCA in Marion bid a fond farewell to its executive director of the past seven years Toby Bramblett.kAmx? a_`h[ qC2>3=6EE E@@< @G6C 2D E96 5:C64E@C @7 E96 =@42= *|rp] w6 2??@F?465 C646?E=J 96 H:== D@@? 2DDF>6 E96 5:C64E@C’D C@=6 @7 2?@E96C *|rp :? v6@C8:2]k^Am Last week, the Maxwell M. Corpening Jr. Memorial YMCA in Marion bid a fond farewell to its executive director of the past seven years: Toby Bramblett. 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The Madness, Copper Penny Grill still coming to Marion, owners say Update: Gas leak in Marion Monday morning cleared; road reopened Lake James beach day, music highlight free things to around McDowell County area this weekend Pedestrian hit by train, killed in downtown Hickory Thursday Mission Ministries Alliance receives award from state health department Marion Juneteenth celebration is this week. Here's the 4-day schedule Old Fort officials day Fourth of July parade will take place on new route NC state employees’ health plan faces big changes. Here’s what’s coming in July Adrienne Jones named new McDowell County Emergency Services director Corpening YMCA Executive Director Toby Bramblett with a sign from his staff. 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A6@A=6[ 2?5 J@FC 4@>>:E>6?E E@ E96 *|rp >:DD:@?] *@FC =6824J @7 D6CG:46 H:== 4@?E:?F6 E@ :?DA:C6 FD[ 2?5 J@FC :>A24E H:== C6>2:? H@G6? :?E@ E96 723C:4 @7 @FC *|rp 72>:=J]”k^Am The staff and members of the Corpening Y gathered to wish Toby Bramblett well. Corpening Memorial YMCA 0 Comments Love 0 Funny 0 Wow 0 Sad 0 Angry 0 Get local news delivered to your inbox! Subscribe to our Daily Headlines newsletter. Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Mike Conley Staff Writer Author email Follow Mike Conley Close Get email notifications on {{subject}} daily! Your notification has been saved. There was a problem saving your notification. {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Save Manage followed notifications Close Followed notifications Please log in to use this feature Log In Don't have an account? 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Old Fort to see 8-cent property tax increase, 10% increase in water and sewer rates The board voted unanimously to adopt the budget.
McDowell County bridge temporarily closed for resurfacing An average of 2,800 vehicles cross the bridge every day.
McDowell Commissioners OK higher fire tax rates for four departments Adjustments would go into effect with the bills that go out this summer.
Old Fort man charged with shooting into home, kicking in door A brief standoff took place before he surrendered and was taken into custody.
McDowell County man wins $100,000 in scratch-off prize He bought his lucky 200X The Cash ticket from Mt. Vernon Cubbard on Hudlow Road in Forest City
