Featured Top Story Spotlight Meat processing plant in Marion to expand, create new jobs Mike Conley Jul 9, 2026 Jul 9, 2026 Updated 3 hrs ago 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A meat processing plant in McDowell County got hundreds of thousands of dollars from the state.kAmp8C:4F=EFC6 r@>>:DD:@?6C $E6G6 %C@I=6C 2??@F?465 Sb]h >:==:@? :? 8C2?ED E92E H:== 7@4FD @? E96 6IA2?D:@? @7 >62E AC@46DD@CD[ G2=F6\25565 >2?F724EFC6CD 2?5 72C>6CD :? }@CE9 r2C@=:?2[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 2 ?6HD C6=62D6 7C@> E96 }]r] s6A2CE>6?E @7 p8C:4F=EFC6]k^AmkAmq=F6C:586 !C@46DD:?8 :? |2C:@? 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Mr. Bob’s Do-Nuts' Apple Ugly pastry has new name, same taste How a Marine veteran bought a new home without paying a dollar in upfront closing costs Christmas in July? Marion's Historic Carson House to host Christmas Market this weekend Barefoot Baby Foundation to host free ‘Pirate Invasion’ at McDowell Rec Center pool Here's the schedule for Old Fort's Independence Day celebrations this week About 3,500 lose power in McDowell County; cooling station open Thursday evening What was happening in McDowell County in July 250 years ago? 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Atrium Health agrees to $1.8 million settlement in patient data case "There is no evidence any information that may have been shared with these third parties has been misused in any way."
David Hoffmann is investing millions to preserve local newspapers The Lee Enterprises chairman explains why he believes community newspapers remain essential — and why he's investing millions to help ensure t…
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How slavery in western North Carolina created lasting economic power Slaves were used in various economic activities, including farming, gold mining and railroad construction.
