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 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:@? E@@]k^Am kAm~? %9FCD52J[ tC:? |] p52>D[ bg[ @7 c_h (] ~C492C5 $E] :? ~=5 u@CE 7:=65 E@ CF? 2D 2 492==6?86C 7@C E96 F?6IA:C65 E6C> @? 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Man found dead along Interstate 40 in Burke County; Medical examiner notified The person has not been publicly identified as of 2 p.m. 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. Marion to replace bridge to lift station with $1.4 million grant from state Since this bridge floods, replacing it is a priority to avoid potential flood damage and add resilience against future natural disasters. 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Old Fort mayor suddenly resigns from office, mayor pro tem appointed acting mayor “I enjoyed my time being the mayor but now look forward to new opportunities. I love Old Fort and am excited to see the town continuing to grow."
Man found dead along Interstate 40 in Burke County; Medical examiner notified The person has not been publicly identified as of 2 p.m.
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.
Marion to replace bridge to lift station with $1.4 million grant from state Since this bridge floods, replacing it is a priority to avoid potential flood damage and add resilience against future natural disasters.
Marion man charged with assaulting woman and sheriff's lieutenant An arrest warrant said the lieutenant had a cut to the head that required stitches.Â
