Top Story Editor's Pick Dogwood trust helps new oral health effort in western North Carolina From staff reports Dec 28, 2021 Dec 28, 2021 Updated Feb 3, 2023 0 The latest Dogwood Health Trust funding project aims to improve oral health in western North Carolina. UNSPLASH Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save From staff reports A new effort will focus on improving oral health in western North Carolina.kAm%96 }@CE9 r2C@=:?2 ~C2= w62=E9 r@==23@C2E:G6 W}r~wrX[ 2 AC@8C2> @7 E96 u@F?52E:@? 7@C w62=E9 {6256CD9:A U2>Aj x??@G2E:@? Wuw{xX[ 92D D64FC65 7F?5:?8 E@ 368:? 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Highway patrol: Juvenile killed in McDowell County wreck while driving electric bike The driver of an electric bike was declared dead at the scene, according to highway patrol.
One person critically injured in Sunday crash involving bicycle in McDowell County Upon arrival, crews found one patient with critical injuries. Paramedics took the person to Mission Hospital McDowell.
Marion man charged with death by distribution in 22-year-old's 2025 overdose death An autopsy revealed the man died from toxic levels of fentanyl and cocaine in his system.
‘No kings’ rally in downtown Marion draws more than 275 people, organizers say “Folks are paying attention, and they’re ready to head to the polls in the midterms and vote for leadership that respects all Americans.”
Marion woman charged with starting wildfire in northern McDowell County As of Tuesday morning, the fire is 185 acres in size and 20% contained.
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