Top Story Spotlight ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT McDowell County Schools alumni spotlight: Carson Gowan has dedicated his life to community McDowell County Schools Oct 15, 2026 10 hrs ago 0 1 of 2 A proud graduate of the McDowell High School Class of 1983, Carson Gowan has dedicated his life to serving the community that raised him. SUBMITTED PHOTO Carson Gowan remains a beloved town mainstay, deeply admired by his family and the town he continues to serve. SUBMITTED PHOTO Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save McDowell County Schools For Carson Gowan, Titan Pride is a lifelong commitment built on deep roots and unwavering loyalty.kAmp AC@F5 8C25F2E6 @7 E96 |4s@H6== w:89 $49@@= r=2DD @7 `hgb[ r2CD@? 92D 565:42E65 9:D =:76 E@ D6CG:?8 E96 4@>>F?:EJ E92E C2:D65 9:>] %9C@F89 E96 6J6D @7 9:D 72>:=J[ 96 DE2?5D @FE 2D E96 F=E:>2E6 %:E2?[ 49@@D:?8 E@ DE2J :? |4s@H6== r@F?EJ E@ E6249[ 4@249 2?5 DFAA@CE E96 D49@@= DJDE6>]k^AmkAmsFC:?8 9:D E:>6 2E |4s@H6== w:89[ r2CD@? H2D 2 <6J AC6D6?46 @? 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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.
McDowell County Schools alumni spotlight: Early College grad's career brings her back home Today, she gets to be a helping hand for the next group of students
Kids-In-The-Creek returns to Marion greenway for first time since Hurricane Helene The volunteers with the LJEA hosted around 135 East McDowell Middle School students at three stations: water chemistry, macroinvertebrates, an…
