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Marion hospital accepting applications for Kesha Young Scholarship

Marion hospital accepting applications for Kesha Young Scholarship

  • Mike Conley

Now in its 29th year, the aim of this scholarship is to support education goals for high school seniors and college students in western North Carolina.

McDowell Tech program helps new, existing business owners

McDowell Tech program helps new, existing business owners

  • By MICHAEL LAVENDER Director of Communications, MTCC

The AIM program is made possible through a partnership with the Urban Poverty and Business Initiative at the University of Notre Dame.

Meet Marion Rotary Club's athlete of the week, the 2nd girl at McDowell High to place at states

Meet Marion Rotary Club's athlete of the week, the 2nd girl at McDowell High to place at states

  • Mike Conley

The Rotary Club of Marion recognized Addison Jones of Marion from McDowell High School as the Athlete of the Week and Roby Franklin of Marion from McDowell High School and as the Academic Student of the Week.

Meet the Rotary Club of Marion's Students of the Week from McDowell schools

Meet the Rotary Club of Marion's Students of the Week from McDowell schools

  • Mike Conley

The club recognized Payton Alexander of Old Fort from McDowell Academy for Innovation and Hope Mills of Nebo from McDowell Early College.

Kim Ledbetter Memorial Scholarship for McDowell Tech reaches endowed status

Kim Ledbetter Memorial Scholarship for McDowell Tech reaches endowed status

  • By MICHAEL LAVENDER Director of Communications, MTCC

"This endowed scholarship ensures that her compassion, her advocacy, and her belief in our students will continue to make a difference for years to come.”

See photos of West Iredell High School JROTC cadets joining U.S. Army

See photos of West Iredell High School JROTC cadets joining U.S. Army

  • Sarah C. Johnson

Four cadets in the West Iredell High School Junior ROTC program signed contracts with the U.S. Army during a ceremony on Feb. 12.

Meet 4 North Carolina teens, including twin sisters, headed to the U.S. Army after high school

Meet 4 North Carolina teens, including twin sisters, headed to the U.S. Army after high school

  • Sarah C. Johnson

The twins will attend basic training together and both become parachute riggers.

Full circle: One of McDowell Early College's first students now back working with ninth graders

Full circle: One of McDowell Early College's first students now back working with ninth graders

    “I am grateful and excited to be back, 15 years later, doing what I have worked for and prayed for all this time," Steven said.

    McDowell Tech expands apprenticeships, work-based learning opportunities

    McDowell Tech expands apprenticeships, work-based learning opportunities

      "These experiences build confidence, strengthen technical and professional skills, and help students transition smoothly into the workforce.”

      McDowell County Schools gets $100,000 in grants to support students, families

      McDowell County Schools gets $100,000 in grants to support students, families

        "We remain dedicated to creating a safe, supportive environment where all feel valued, supported and empowered."

        Rotary Club of Marion awards Marshall Dark scholarships to McDowell County students

        Rotary Club of Marion awards Marshall Dark scholarships to McDowell County students

          The presentation of the scholarships took place during the club’s weekly meeting at the Marion Community Building.

          Meet Rotary Club of Marion Student and Athlete of the Week

          Meet Rotary Club of Marion Student and Athlete of the Week

            On Thursday, the Rotary Club of Marion recognized Caroline Hall as the Academic Student of the Week and Lucas “Kaine” Boone as the Athlete of the Week.

            McDowell Tech launches two workforce training projects, including one with Baxter Healthcare

            McDowell Tech launches two workforce training projects, including one with Baxter Healthcare

              "These N.C. Edge projects demonstrate how McDowell Technical Community College works alongside local employers to develop talent, improve productivity, and create opportunities for workers and their families."

              McDowell Tech celebrates dedication of renovated Crane Resistoflex Auditorium

              McDowell Tech celebrates dedication of renovated Crane Resistoflex Auditorium

                "This project helps ensure that our facilities remain modern, welcoming, and where students can truly feel that they are Right Where They Belong.”

                Rotary Club of Marion honors Student of the Week from McDowell Early College

                Rotary Club of Marion honors Student of the Week from McDowell Early College

                “I am excited to begin this next chapter of my life and understand that it will be both challenging and rewarding,” Arriola said

                McDowell Technical Community College offering help for Baxter workers who lost jobs

                McDowell Technical Community College offering help for Baxter workers who lost jobs

                “Whether someone needs help finding a job right away or wants to train for a completely new career, we are here to help them take the next step.”

                West Iredell High School seniors talk about joining the Army

                West Iredell High School seniors talk about joining the Army

                West Iredell High School seniors Jason Bryant, Michael Melvin and twin sisters Eva and Ava Jernigan share why they are joining the U.S. Army.

                McDowell Academy for Innovation alum aims to share love of American history

                McDowell Academy for Innovation alum aims to share love of American history

                The ultimate goal? A position with the National Park Service at Great Smoky Mountains’ Cades Cove or the Smithsonian Institution.

                McDowell County Schools open on two-hour delay Friday

                McDowell County Schools open on two-hour delay Friday

                "No buses will run on gravel roads. Staff may report to school with a one-hour delay."

                Update: McDowell County Schools closed Thursday

                Update: McDowell County Schools closed Thursday

                "We will also continue to monitor the progress of our roadways and provide you with an update on school operations by 4 p.m. today," McDowell schools said.

                McDowell County Schools opening on 2-hour delay Wednesday

                The school system is planning to change a teacher workday into a regular school day.

                Meet two McDowell High teachers earning recognition for their work

                Meet two McDowell High teachers earning recognition for their work

                One teacher is headed to Africa with a statewide program.

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                Marion dam gets $2.7 million for repairs; dam behind condemned Westwood Chateau apartments

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                McDowell County Schools remote on Feb. 2; other area districts have snow day for students

                McDowell County Schools remote on Feb. 2; other area districts have snow day for students

                "May your coffee be strong and your patience be stronger,” Caldwell County Schools said in a social media post.

                McDowell County Schools alumni went from Foothills Community School to content creator

                McDowell County Schools alumni went from Foothills Community School to content creator

                He discovered his love for content creation during his middle school years.

                McDowell County Schools holding remote learning day on Thursday

                McDowell County Schools holding remote learning day on Thursday

                The school system plans to make an announcement about class on Friday by 4 p.m. Thursday. 

                McDowell County Schools holding remote learning day Wednesday due to lingering ice

                McDowell County Schools holding remote learning day Wednesday due to lingering ice

                The school system plans to make an announcement about class on Thursday by 4 p.m. Wednesday. 

                It's never too late to finish: Woman earns adult high school diploma at 81 through MTCC

                It's never too late to finish: Woman earns adult high school diploma at 81 through MTCC

                “Her perseverance reminds us that education does not have an expiration date. At McDowell Tech, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and dream. Ms. Jackson has shown our entire community what determination looks like.”

                Rotary Club of Marion honors Student, Athlete of the Week

                Rotary Club of Marion honors Student, Athlete of the Week

                Athlete of the Week honoree hopes to go to college on a scholarship for football or wrestling.

                McDowell County Schools cancels school for students Monday and Tuesday

                McDowell County Schools cancels school for students Monday and Tuesday

                "We will continue to monitor this storm and provide an update by 4 pm Tuesday."

                McDowell Tech launches financial aid application completion campaign

                McDowell Tech launches financial aid application completion campaign

                “The FAFSA is the gateway to all sorts of grants, scholarships, and work-study funding."

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