Breaking Editor's Pick Centerpiece Featured Races set for Marion and Old Fort elections From Staff Reports Jul 16, 2021 Jul 16, 2021 Updated Jul 16, 2021 0 UNSPLASH Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save From Staff Reports At noon Friday, the filing period for the Marion and Old Fort elections came to an end with several more candidates tossing their hats in the ring.kAm%96 7:=:?8 A6C:@5 7@C E96 |2C:@? 2?5 ~=5 u@CE >F?:4:A2= 6=64E:@?D DE2CE65 uC:52J[ yF=J a 2?5 =2DE65 E9C@F89 uC:52J[ yF=J `e 2E ?@@?]k^AmkAmx? |2C:@?[ E9C66 D62ED @? E96 r:EJ r@F?4:= 2C6 FA 7@C 6=64E:@? E9:D J62C] x? ~=5 u@CE[ EH@ D62ED @? E96 q@2C5 @7 p=56C>6? 2C6 FA 7@C 6=64E:@? E9:D J62C 2?5 y6C@>6 t77=6C C646?E=J C6D:8?65 7C@> E96 q@2C5 @7 p=56C>6?[ H9:49 4C62E65 2?@E96C G242?4J] %96 >2J@C2= @77:46D 7@C 3@E9 4:E:6D 2C6 FA 7@C C6\6=64E:@? 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Marion police respond to shooting involving death of 15-year-old No other individuals inside were injured, according to the news release.
Old Fort to see 8-cent property tax increase, 10% increase in water and sewer rates The board voted unanimously to adopt the budget.
McDowell County bridge temporarily closed for resurfacing An average of 2,800 vehicles cross the bridge every day.
McDowell Commissioners OK higher fire tax rates for four departments Adjustments would go into effect with the bills that go out this summer.
Old Fort man charged with shooting into home, kicking in door A brief standoff took place before he surrendered and was taken into custody.
