Breaking Centerpiece Featured UPDATE: Authorities name suspects in fatal McDowell shootout STAFF Feb 22, 2021 Feb 22, 2021 Updated Feb 22, 2021 0 C.J. Adams, left, and David Steven Hylemon FACEBOOK/SUBMITTED Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save STAFF A suspect was shot and killed and a deputy was wounded during an early morning traffic stop in McDowell County, authorities said Monday.kAm%96 56462D65 H2D :56?E:7:65 2D r2C=E@? y2>6D Qr]y]Q p52>D[ b_[ 255C6DD =:DE65 2D w@==2?5 sC:G6 :? }63@]k^AmkAmp D64@?5 DFDA64E :? 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After 30 years at Baxter, McDowell Tech student is building her next career "If you want to pursue it, go for it. Nobody's in your way but you. You are your greatest asset," she said.
McDowell County woman accused of stabbing sleeping man with pocketknife The victim had multiple stab wounds and cuts across his body.
Marion bookstore expanding, selling vinyl records and more used books “We want to invite everyone in the community to celebrate this milestone with us."
Camping World property in Marion sold to Christian mission organization "This site can house and feed approximately 80 volunteers who will work on homes in McDowell and surrounding counties.”
Joint law enforcement operation in McDowell County results in 56 charges “Operations like this allow us to hold offenders accountable while reminding the community that their safety remains our top priority."
