Editor's Pick Alert Top Story Early voting for Marion, Old Fort elections starts Thursday From staff reports Oct 12, 2021 Oct 12, 2021 Updated Nov 17, 2022 0 UNSPLASH Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save From staff reports Starting Thursday, voters in Marion and Old Fort can select who they want as their mayors, council members and aldermen.kAm%96 62C=J @?6\DE@A G@E:?8 7@C E96 |2C:@? 2?5 ~=5 u@CE 6=64E:@?D H:== DE2CE %9FCD52J 2E E96 |4s@H6== r@F?EJ q@2C5 @7 t=64E:@?D @77:46[ =@42E65 2E acdg }]r] aae $@FE9] %96 62C=J G@E:?8 A6C:@5 H:== =2DE E9C@F89 $2EFC52J[ ~4E] b_] %96 D4965F=6 7@C E96 62C=J G@E:?8 :D 7C@> gib_ 2]>] E@ d A]>] |@?52J E9C@F89 uC:52J[ 2?5 $2EFC52J[ ~4E] b_[ 7C@> g 2]>] F?E:= b A]>]k^AmkAmx? |2C:@?[ G@E6CD H:== D6=64E 2 >2J@C 2?5 E9C66 r:EJ r@F?4:= >6>36CD] |2J@C $E6G6 {:EE=6 :D D66<:?8 C6\6=64E:@? 2?5 7246D @AA@D:E:@? 7C@> 492==6?86C ~4:6 |2J7:6=5] r@F?4:= |6>36CD (@@5J pJ6CD 2?5 p?? w2C<6J 2C6 D66<:?8 C6\6=64E:@?] r@F?4:= |6>36C yF2?:E2 s@886EE 49@D6 ?@E E@ CF? 282:?] %96 492==6?86CD 2C6 $E6G6 qFD9[ r96E p] t77=6C[ s2H?2 v@@56 {6536EE6C 2?5 {@F:D !2CC@H]k^Am People are also reading… Old Fort to see 8-cent property tax increase, 10% increase in water and sewer rates McDowell County bridge temporarily closed for resurfacing The Madness holds soft opening of the new Marion restaurant McDowell Commissioners OK higher fire tax rates for four departments Old Fort man charged with shooting into home, kicking in door McDowell County man wins $100,000 in scratch-off prize Opening soon? The Madness, Copper Penny Grill still coming to Marion, owners say Update: Gas leak in Marion Monday morning cleared; road reopened Lake James beach day, music highlight free things to around McDowell County area this weekend Pedestrian hit by train, killed in downtown Hickory Thursday Old Fort officials day Fourth of July parade will take place on new route Mission Ministries Alliance receives award from state health department Marion Juneteenth celebration is this week. Here's the 4-day schedule NC state employees’ health plan faces big changes. Here’s what’s coming in July Adrienne Jones named new McDowell County Emergency Services director Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts kAmx? ~=5 u@CE[ G@E6CD H:== A:4< 2 >2J@C 2?5 E9C66 2=56C>6?] |2J@C #:4< w6?D=6J :D D66<:?8 C6\6=64E:@? 2?5 7246D @AA@D:E:@? 7C@> 492==6?86C $E6A92?:6 $H6AD@? %H:EEJ] p=56C>6? |6=G:? {JE=6 2?5 (2J?6 $E277@C5 2C6 D66<:?8 C6\6=64E:@? 2?5 7246 @AA@D:E:@? 7C@> 492==6?86C {2G:E2 {@82?]k^AmkAm'@E6CD H:== 2=D@ 36 2D<65 E@ A:4< H9@ E96J H2?E E@ 7:== E96 F?6IA:C65 E6C> =67E H96? y6C@>6 t77=6C C6D:8?65 7C@> E96 3@2C5] %96J 42? A:4< @?=J @?6] tC:? |] p52>D[ p??2 uC6EH6== 2?5 xC6E92 w2?4@4< 2C6 2== D66<:?8 E92E D62E]k^AmkAmt=64E:@? s2J H:== 36 %F6D52J[ }@G] a]k^Am kAmr@?E24E E96 q@2C5 @7 t=64E:@?D @77:46 2E edh\_gbc 7@C >@C6 :?7@C>2E:@?]k^Am 0 Comments Love 0 Funny 0 Wow 0 Sad 0 Angry 0 Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Most Popular 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. McDowell County man wins $100,000 in scratch-off prize He bought his lucky 200X The Cash ticket from Mt. Vernon Cubbard on Hudlow Road in Forest City Watch Now: Related Video See the new Obama Presidential Center ahead of its grand opening ‘You are a coward.’ Judge sentences Gilgo Beach killer to life in prison without parole ‘You are a coward.’ Judge sentences Gilgo Beach killer to life in prison without parole Alcohol consumption health risks Alcohol consumption health risks Qatar renews mediation efforts for regional stability after US-Iran deal Qatar renews mediation efforts for regional stability after US-Iran deal Recommended for you
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.
McDowell County man wins $100,000 in scratch-off prize He bought his lucky 200X The Cash ticket from Mt. Vernon Cubbard on Hudlow Road in Forest City
