Top Story Spotlight McDowell County early childhood educators eligible for mini grants for classrooms Mike Conley Jun 25, 2026 Jun 25, 2026 Updated Aug 1, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Partnership for Children of the Foothills is launching a new Classroom Innovation Mini Grants program to support early childhood educators.kAm%96 AC@8C2> H:== AC@G:56 Sa__ 8C2?ED >@?E9=J E@ BF2=:7J:?8 62C=J 65F42E@CD H@C<:?8 5:C64E=J H:E9 49:=5C6? 3:CE9 E@ d :? =:46?D65 @C F?=:46?D65 49:=542C6 AC@8C2>D :? #FE96C7@C5[ !@=< 2?5 |4s@H6== 4@F?E:6D] %96 8C2?ED 2C6 56D:8?65 E@ 96=A 4=2DDC@@> E62496CD :>A=6>6?E >62?:?87F= AC@;64ED E92E C6DA@?5 E@ E96 ?665D @7 E96 49:=5C6?[ 72>:=:6D 2?5 65F42E@CD :? 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See McDowell Tech students who made President’s, Dean’s and Honors Lists McDowell Technical Community College recognized the academic achievements of students for the summer 2026 semester.
McDowell alumni spotlight: From Marion Elementary to leading the county's parks and rec "His story is a reminder that the experiences children have in their schools and communities can reach far beyond their childhood years."
Appalachian State chancellor meets with McDowell County’s leaders A welcome reception for the Appalachian State chancellor took place Thursday afternoon at the Universal Advanced Manufacturing Center, which i…
McDowell County teacher gets grant to create Literacy Center for Pre-K students The project is designed to help children build vocabulary, comprehension, oral language and foundational reading skills during a critical stag…
This year, McDowell High students can attend home athletic events for free “This was also made possible by the partnership between McDowell High Athletics and the McDowell Titan Booster Club."
