Editor's Pick Alert Popular Top Story Afield in WNC: A stroll on the Purple Martin Trail in Rutherfordton JIM WILLIAMS Jun 25, 2021 Jun 25, 2021 Updated Aug 1, 2022 0 1 of 4 A birdhouse along the trail. Jim Williams photos It’s a scenic walk. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and you’ll likely be holding a smart phone for a selfie with this carving. Right this way to the Purple Martin Greenway. Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save JIM WILLIAMS This weekend two things happened. We had out-of-state guests and it rained on the mountain trails where I usually take visitors.kAmx’> DFC6 H6’C6 2== 2=:<6 H96? G:D:E@CD 2C6 EC2AA65 :? @FC 9@FD6] %9:?8D 2C6 D2:5] p 3@EE=6 86ED E9C@H?[ 2 D>2== 7:C6[ E96? D@>6@?6 FD6D E96 9@E EF3 2D 2 32E9C@@>]k^AmkAm%@ 2G@:5 2== E9:D[ x 8@ E@ >J 72==324< A@D:E:@?] vC66?H2JD 2C6 2=H2JD 62DJ E@ H2=< :? 2?J H62E96C] x7[ =:<6 >6[ J@F 6?;@J 36:?8 :? E96 @FE5@@CD H96? 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Man "involved in a shooting" Friday evening found, McDowell sheriff's office says “This individual was involved in a shooting this evening and is considered armed and dangerous. Do not approach,” reads the news release.
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.
Compassion Care Services in Marion celebrates opening; provides services for adults with disabilities “Watching this place unfold and the passion that has come behind it has truly been remarkable,” Effler said.
Owner of Old Fort's Stuckey’s, Dairy Queen hopes to reopen as soon as possible after fire “I just happened to look back, and the flames were already up to the ceiling, and I dropped the drinks I had in my hand,” one employee said of…
McDowell County leaders hear updates, concerns about 2027 property value reappraisal The meeting room was packed with people, many of whom were there to hear about the reappraisal, which started around a year ago and is still underway.
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