CHURCH NEWS Church briefs Apr 18, 2024 Apr 18, 2024 Updated May 23, 2025 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Editor’s note: Church notes should be emails to news@mcdowellnews.com at least one week prior to the event.kAmkDEC@?8m&!r~|x}v t't}%$k^DEC@?8mk^AmkAmkDEC@?8m#t'x'p{k^DEC@?8mk^AmkAm|2465@?:2 q2AE:DE r9FC49[ `bfa |2465@?:2 r9FC49 {@@A :? }63@[ H:== 9@=5 2 C6G:G2= pAC:= aa\ae 2E f A]>] ?:89E=J] #:492C5 r@=6 H:== 3C:?8 E96 >6DD286 6249 ?:89E] tG6CJ@?6 :D H6=4@>6]k^AmkAmkDEC@?8m~}v~x}v t't}%$k^DEC@?8mk^Am kAmkDEC@?8mr92A6= w:== q2AE:DE r9FC49[k^DEC@?8m @? &]$] aa` $@FE9[ |2C:@?[ H:== 92G6 2? 2==\J@F\42?\62E 3C62<72DE @? E96 D64@?5 $2EFC52J @7 6249 >@?E9 7C@> fib_\`_ 2]>] 7@C 2 5@?2E:@?]k^Am People are also reading… Retired state trooper donates $2,000 to support McDowell Tech BLET cadets When will Copper Penny Grill open in Marion? Owners provide update on plans McDowell County commissioners hear update about design, timeline for new school for Marion Hunter's Liver Mush needs help with repairs, rising costs to keep Marion business operating Shiflet Field Fly-In & Drive-In returns to Marion Saturday with aircraft, classic cars, family fun McDowell County Schools alumni spotlight: Carson Gowan has dedicated his life to community Swannanoa man faces sexual assault charges in McDowell County McDowell County commissioners hear update on data center rules Halloween festivities to fill downtown Marion with food, dancing and spooky fun starting Friday UPDATE: Fly-In event at Marion's Shiflet Field rescheduled to Saturday, Oct. 24 McDowell candidates weigh in on affordability, mental health and Helene recovery JD Vance to rally Republicans in western North Carolina on Monday 3 hospitalized when horses panic and jump at popular NC tourist attraction 6 events with free admission happening in and around Hickory this weekend Wake Forest’s depth on full display in 41-7 rout of Cal kAmkDEC@?8mw:D !=246 (@CD9:A r6?E6C[k^DEC@?8m `cab &]$] f_ (6DE :? |2C:@?[ H:== 9@DE 4@>3:?65 :?\A6CD@? 2?5 @?=:?6 >66E:?8D 2E `_ 2]>] @? 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McDowell County commissioners hear update about design, timeline for new school for Marion The new elementary school that will replace both Marion and Eastfield schools will be constructed along U.S. 70 East near the Marion city limits.
Hunter's Liver Mush needs help with repairs, rising costs to keep Marion business operating “This fundraiser is a chance for the community to rally around a local pillar that has meant so much to so many people."
McDowell County Schools alumni spotlight: Carson Gowan has dedicated his life to community Through the eyes of his family, he stands out as the ultimate Titan, choosing to stay in McDowell County to teach, coach and support the schoo…
