Alert Top Story 2 earthquakes rattle McDowell County; both originated north of Marion Mike Conley Oct 24, 2025 Oct 24, 2025 Updated Oct 27, 2025 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Two earthquakes happened Friday morning in North Carolina, both centered just north of Marion.kAm%96 &]$] v6@=@8:42= $FCG6J 4@?7:C>65 2 a]` >28?:EF56 62CE9BF2<6 92AA6?65 2E eibd 2]>] uC:52J >@C?:?8 H:E9 2 46?E6C a]b >:=6D H6DE ?@CE9H6DE @7 |2C:@?[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 2 ?6HD C6=62D6 7C@> |4s@H6== r@F?EJ t>6C86?4J |2?286>6?E]k^Am Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts Did you feel the earthquakes on Friday? You voted: Yes No Vote View Results Back kAm%96 >28?:EF56 H2D @C:8:?2==J C6A@CE65 2D `]d]k^AmkAmp?@E96C 62CE9BF2<6 92AA6?65 2E `ia_ 2]>] 2?5 H2D C2E65 2E a]a >28?:EF56[ 244@C5:?8 E@ E96 &]$] v6@=@8:42= $FCG6J]k^Am kAm%96C6 92G6 366? ?@ C6A@CED @7 52>286 kDA2? 4=2DDlQAC:?E0EC:>Qm2E E9:D E:>6k^DA2?m[ 244@C5:?8 E@ E96 ?6HD C6=62D6 7C@> uC:52J >@C?:?8]k^Am 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? Sign Up Today Related to this story Most Popular 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." McDowell County man charged with abuse of child, adults with special needs An 11-year-old girl, an adult man and adult woman (both with special needs) were living at the home without running water or indoor plumbing, … Marion man charged with murder Wednesday in 2024 death of 3-month-old daughter During an investigation that spanned a year and six months, investigators conducted interviews and awaited medical records, the release said. McDowell County Emergency Services Director Will Kehler to retire “Will’s leadership has left a lasting impact on our organization and our community in ways that will continue for generations." 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. Watch Now: Related Video Savannah Guthrie in NBC News interview appeals for help finding her missing mother A passageway believed to be part of the Underground Railroad in NYC may be in jeopardy AP A passageway believed to be part of the Underground Railroad in NYC may be in jeopardy Watch: Rare moment sperm whales help newborn to swim AP Watch: Rare moment sperm whales help newborn to swim US claims 'strong signs' for deal with Iran US claims 'strong signs' for deal with Iran Recommended for you
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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."
McDowell County man charged with abuse of child, adults with special needs An 11-year-old girl, an adult man and adult woman (both with special needs) were living at the home without running water or indoor plumbing, …
Marion man charged with murder Wednesday in 2024 death of 3-month-old daughter During an investigation that spanned a year and six months, investigators conducted interviews and awaited medical records, the release said.
McDowell County Emergency Services Director Will Kehler to retire “Will’s leadership has left a lasting impact on our organization and our community in ways that will continue for generations."
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.
