MACA ‘s Micropolitan Film Festival going virtual From staff reports Aug 12, 2020 Aug 12, 2020 Updated Sep 17, 2021 0 1 of 10 With COVID-19 restrictions in place, this year's film festival is going virtual. Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save From staff reports Micropolitan Film Festival is going virtual in 2020 and you are invited.kAm%9:D $2EFC52J 2E f A]>] J@F 42? EF?6 :? W2E k2 9C67lQ9EEAi^^>45@H6==2CED]@C8^>77Qm>45@H6==2CED]@C8^>77k^2mX 2?5 4=:4< E96 DEC62> 3FEE@? E@ ;@:? E96 @?=:?6 2F5:6?46 7@C |4s@H6== pCED r@F?4:=VD E9:C5 2??F2= :?56A6?56?E D9@CE 7:=> 76DE:G2=[ AC@5F465 :? 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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.
