CHURCH NEWS Church briefs Apr 18, 2024 Apr 18, 2024 Updated May 23, 2025 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Editor’s note: Church notes should be emails to news@mcdowellnews.com at least one week prior to the event.kAmkDEC@?8m&!r~|x}v t't}%$k^DEC@?8mk^AmkAmkDEC@?8m#t'x'p{k^DEC@?8mk^AmkAm|2465@?:2 q2AE:DE r9FC49[ `bfa |2465@?:2 r9FC49 {@@A :? }63@[ H:== 9@=5 2 C6G:G2= pAC:= aa\ae 2E f A]>] ?:89E=J] #:492C5 r@=6 H:== 3C:?8 E96 >6DD286 6249 ?:89E] tG6CJ@?6 :D H6=4@>6]k^AmkAmkDEC@?8m~}v~x}v t't}%$k^DEC@?8mk^Am kAmkDEC@?8mr92A6= w:== q2AE:DE r9FC49[k^DEC@?8m @? &]$] aa` $@FE9[ |2C:@?[ H:== 92G6 2? 2==\J@F\42?\62E 3C62<72DE @? E96 D64@?5 $2EFC52J @7 6249 >@?E9 7C@> fib_\`_ 2]>] 7@C 2 5@?2E:@?]k^Am People are also reading… Retired state trooper donates $2,000 to support McDowell Tech BLET cadets When will Copper Penny Grill open in Marion? Owners provide update on plans First ever Old Fort Harvest Festival to take place Saturday Halloween festivities to fill downtown Marion with food, dancing and spooky fun starting Friday McDowell County Schools alumni spotlight: Carson Gowan has dedicated his life to community McDowell Commissioners approve reappraisal schedule Hunter's Liver Mush needs help with repairs, rising costs to keep Marion business operating McDowell candidates weigh in on affordability, mental health and Helene recovery Shiflet Field Fly-In & Drive-In returns to Marion Saturday with aircraft, classic cars, family fun UPDATE: Fly-In event at Marion's Shiflet Field rescheduled to Saturday, Oct. 24 3 hospitalized when horses panic and jump at popular NC tourist attraction McDowell County commissioners hear update about design, timeline for new school for Marion JD Vance to rally Republicans in western North Carolina on Monday 6 events with free admission happening in and around Hickory this weekend Liberty Coin & Bullion brings rare coins, currency and collectibles to Marion kAmkDEC@?8mw:D !=246 (@CD9:A r6?E6C[k^DEC@?8m `cab &]$] f_ (6DE :? |2C:@?[ H:== 9@DE 4@>3:?65 :?\A6CD@? 2?5 @?=:?6 >66E:?8D 2E `_ 2]>] @? 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