Featured Top Story Editor's Pick McDowell County Schools McDowell County Schools hire Dr. Tracy Grit as new superintendent Dan Crawley Jun 8, 2023 Jun 8, 2023 Updated Jul 14, 2024 0 1 of 2 New McDowell County Schools Superintendent Dr. Tracy Grit and his wife, Michelle. Dan Crawley, The McDowell News Dr. Tracy Grit is sworn in as the new superintendent of McDowell County Schools during Wednesday’s special-called board meeting. Dan Crawley photos, The McDowell News Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Dan Crawley After going through an intensive and thorough search, McDowell County Schools has found a new superintendent to lead the system.kAmsC] %C24J vC:E[ 4FCC6?E 56AFEJ DFA6C:?E6?56?E 7@C @A6C2E:@?D 2?5 9F>2? C6D@FC46D 7@C |@?E8@>6CJ r@F?EJ $49@@=D[ H2D G@E65 :? 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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.
Highway patrol: Juvenile killed in McDowell County wreck while driving electric bike The driver of an electric bike was declared dead at the scene, according to highway patrol.
Investigation continues into fatal wreck that killed juvenile on Sunday The victim of the fatal wreck was Cayden Jay McKinney, 15 years old.
This new spot in Marion is offering locally grown food and beer, run by farmers and a brewer “We are a market that is focused on showcasing local goods and vegetables and in the process of getting a brewery up and running."
