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QB Bryce Young gets honest about Panthers' big change on offense for 2026 Trial against former McDowell High volleyball coach accused of sex crimes began Wednesday McDowell County Schools alum went from Battle of Books to biomedical engineering Brush fire burns along Interstate 40 near Nebo; traffic down to one lane Freight train travels through Old Fort for first time since Hurricane Helene’s devastation Mission Hospital McDowell’s Emergency Services recognized nationally as Unit of Distinction GOAT Collaborative’s at Resilience Ranch in Marion aims to support farms, environment, community kAmkDEC@?8m#6566>65 uC66H:== q2AE:DE r9FC49[k^DEC@?8m @7 d_fh &]$] aa` $@FE9[ 9@DED 2 J@FE9 AC@8C2> 42==65 %96 $AC@FED 7C@> f\g A]>] 6G6CJ (65?6D52J F?E:= 7FCE96C ?@E:46] p >62= 2?5 2 q:3=6 =6DD@? H:== 36 AC@G:565] !2C6?ED 2C6 6?4@FC2865 E@ 3C:?8 E96:C 49:=5C6? 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McDowell high school victim testified before former guidance counselor pleads guilty to sex crimes “A predator was lurking behind the walls of the counseling office, waiting for a victim,” the victim's sister said.
5 questions answered about the trial of former McDowell High counselor Jessica Finley The case went to trial last week. Testimony began April 15. After the victim testified in court on Thursday, Jessica Patrick Finley pleaded gu…
This new spot in Marion is offering locally grown food and beer, run by farmers and a brewer “We are a market that is focused on showcasing local goods and vegetables and in the process of getting a brewery up and running."
Old Fort man charged with threatening clerk of court in McDowell County The warrant includes explicit language describing the statements allegedly made by the man.
Former McDowell High volleyball coach, counselor pleads guilty to child sex crimes mid-trial Jessica Finley pleaded guilty on Thursday on the second day of testimony in the trial against her.
