Featured Top Story Ohana Family Mud Run seeking participants, sponsors, volunteers Lisa Wall Editor Jun 25, 2023 Jun 25, 2023 Updated Jul 31, 2024 0 1 of 4 Team members help one another through the obstacles at the 2019 Ohana Mud Run. The News Herald file photo Team members are awarded their medals at the 2019 Ohana Mud Run. The News Herald file photo Kids enjoy the sprinklers at the Ohana Mud Run. The News Herald file photo Participants from a past Ohana Mud Run. 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Could a data center bring more revenue to McDowell County? This local leader says yes During the 2026 election, voters in McDowell County soundly rejected an increase in the sales tax. But a data center could bring additional re…
Marion woman charged with trying to steal dog from McDowell County residence The dog's owner provided footage to law enforcement of the reported breaking and entering.
East Marion, Blue Ridge or Marion Global? Residents can vote on new school name McDowell County residents are voting to decide which should be the name for the new school to replace both Marion Elementary and Eastfield Glo…