Featured Spotlight Look out for two Christmas mailboxes in McDowell County; kids can mail Santa a letter and get a response Mike Conley Nov 21, 2025 Nov 21, 2025 Updated Dec 29, 2025 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Barefoot Baby Foundation in Marion and the Davis Country Store in Old Fort are working together to make Christmas memories for children this year.kAm|6>@C:6D 3J |2:=i p $2?E2 !C@;64E :D >62?E E@ E2<6 HC:E:?8 2 =6EE6C E@ $2?E2 E@ 2?@E96C =6G6= 7@C 49:=5C6? 2?5 72>:=:6D] ~C82?:K6CD 92G6 :?DE2==65 564@C2E65 >2:=3@I6D :? E96 EH@ E@H?D H96C6 49:=5C6? 42? 5C@A @77 E96:C =6EE6CD E@ $2?E2 r=2FD[ 244@C5:?8 E@ p=JDD2 wF896D[ H:E9 E96 q2C67@@E q23J u@F?52E:@?] r9:=5C6? H:== 86E 2 =6EE6C 7C@> $2?E2 :? 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Highway patrol: Juvenile killed in McDowell County wreck while driving electric bike The driver of an electric bike was declared dead at the scene, according to highway patrol.
One person critically injured in Sunday crash involving bicycle in McDowell County Upon arrival, crews found one patient with critical injuries. Paramedics took the person to Mission Hospital McDowell.
Marion man charged with death by distribution in 22-year-old's 2025 overdose death An autopsy revealed the man died from toxic levels of fentanyl and cocaine in his system.
‘No kings’ rally in downtown Marion draws more than 275 people, organizers say “Folks are paying attention, and they’re ready to head to the polls in the midterms and vote for leadership that respects all Americans.”
Marion woman charged with starting wildfire in northern McDowell County As of Tuesday morning, the fire is 185 acres in size and 20% contained.
AP Trump heads to Supreme Court, making him the first sitting president to attend top court's arguments
