Alert Featured Top Story Mission Hospital McDowell welcomes new CEO From Staff Reports May 15, 2024 May 15, 2024 Updated May 20, 2024 0 Mission Health announced Wednesday that Lee Higginbotham has accepted the role of CEO at Mission Hospital McDowell (MHM), starting in June. PHOTO SUBMITTED Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save From Staff Reports Mission Health announced Wednesday that Lee Higginbotham has accepted the role of CEO at Mission Hospital McDowell (MHM), starting in June.kAmw:88:?3@E92> 4@>6D E@ |:DD:@? w62=E9 7C@> {6H:Dv2=6 w@DA:E2= p==6892?J :? ':C8:?:2 2?5 92D 366? H:E9 wrp w62=E942C6’D r2A:E2= s:G:D:@? 7@C >@C6 E92? 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Old Fort mayor suddenly resigns from office, mayor pro tem appointed acting mayor “I enjoyed my time being the mayor but now look forward to new opportunities. I love Old Fort and am excited to see the town continuing to grow."
Marion man charged with assaulting woman and sheriff's lieutenant An arrest warrant said the lieutenant had a cut to the head that required stitches.
Marion man charged after 200 grams of cocaine found in search of home near school In the search, officers found 203.5 grams of cocaine, two guns (a .38-caliber revolver and a .22-caliber long rifle) and $2,186.
Man found dead along Interstate 40 in Burke County; Medical examiner notified The person has not been publicly identified as of 2 p.m.
Marion to replace bridge to lift station with $1.4 million grant from state Since this bridge floods, replacing it is a priority to avoid potential flood damage and add resilience against future natural disasters.
