Editor's Pick Top Story 122 more McDowell residents test positive for COVID, two additional deaths From staff reports and Tribune News Service Sep 20, 2021 Sep 20, 2021 Updated Oct 26, 2022 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save From staff reports and Tribune News Service More deaths in McDowell County have been attributed to COVID-19.kAm~? |@?52J[ E96 |4s@H6== r@F?EJ w62=E9 s6A2CE>6?E C6A@CE65 `aa 255:E:@?2= C6D:56?ED 925 E6DE65 A@D:E:G6 7@C E96 G:CFD 2?5 EH@ >@C6 A6@A=6 925 5:65]k^AmkAm%96C6 H6C6 cge A6@A=6 :? 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McDowell high school victim testified before former guidance counselor pleads guilty to sex crimes “A predator was lurking behind the walls of the counseling office, waiting for a victim,” the victim's sister said.
Former McDowell High volleyball coach, counselor pleads guilty to child sex crimes mid-trial Jessica Finley pleaded guilty on Thursday on the second day of testimony in the trial against her.
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."
Trial against former McDowell High volleyball coach accused of sex crimes began Wednesday “You expect us to be together while you figure out something with another girl," a text from the coach said.
5 questions answered about the trial of former McDowell High counselor Jessica Finley The case went to trial last week. Testimony began April 15. After the victim testified in court on Thursday, Jessica Patrick Finley pleaded gu…
