Top Story Editor's Pick NC fire, rescue, EMS agencies in McDowell learning new skills, rescue training MICHAEL LAVENDER Director of Communications, MTCC Mar 12, 2025 Mar 12, 2025 Updated Apr 17, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Hundreds of emergency responders from across the region have descended on Marion for a week of specialized, hands-on training.kAmpD 4@>>F?:E:6D 24C@DD H6DE6C? }@CE9 r2C@=:?2 4@?E:?F6 E@ C64@G6C 7C@> E96 56G2DE2E:?8 :>A24ED @7 wFCC:42?6 w6=6?6[ |4s@H6== %649?:42= r@>>F?:EJ r@==686 2?5 =@42= 286?4:6D 2C6 AC@G:5:?8 EC2:?:?8 2E E96 cfE9 2??F2= |4s@H6== u:C6[ #6D4F6[ 2?5 t|$ r@==686]k^AmkAm%9:D J62C’D u:C6 $49@@=[ H9:49 3682? 62C=:6C E9:D H66< H:== CF? 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Get our local education coverage delivered directly 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 McDowell High School graduation is Friday. Shuttles to run from three parking areas “Graduation is always a special moment because it represents both an ending and a new beginning.” McDowell County alum credits education for preparing him for career in law enforcement He credits Nebo Elementary with helping prepare him for the future by fostering academic readiness, strong character and the ability to connec… Sixth grade teacher named McDowell County Schools Teacher of the Year “Their commitment to students, passion for teaching, and dedication to excellence are evident in the positive impact they make every day." Meet the McDowell County Soil and Water District contest winners Students can participate in the contests as a school project or an independent at-home activity. McDowell High volunteer of 20 years organizes front office, fire drills. Now he's an honorary fire marshal. “Tyler is super, super helpful and it is his birthday and we are so thankful for him and his volunteerism." Watch Now: Related Video Air raid sirens trigger panic for Kyiv child who survived blast Watch a week of unrest unfold at Delaney Hall ICE facility in Newark Watch a week of unrest unfold at Delaney Hall ICE facility in Newark Where Is It Illegal To Be Gay? Where Is It Illegal To Be Gay? Russia Kills 22 Civilians in Massive 729-Weapon Ukraine Attack Russia Kills 22 Civilians in Massive 729-Weapon Ukraine Attack Recommended for you
McDowell High School graduation is Friday. Shuttles to run from three parking areas “Graduation is always a special moment because it represents both an ending and a new beginning.”
McDowell County alum credits education for preparing him for career in law enforcement He credits Nebo Elementary with helping prepare him for the future by fostering academic readiness, strong character and the ability to connec…
Sixth grade teacher named McDowell County Schools Teacher of the Year “Their commitment to students, passion for teaching, and dedication to excellence are evident in the positive impact they make every day."
Meet the McDowell County Soil and Water District contest winners Students can participate in the contests as a school project or an independent at-home activity.
McDowell High volunteer of 20 years organizes front office, fire drills. Now he's an honorary fire marshal. “Tyler is super, super helpful and it is his birthday and we are so thankful for him and his volunteerism."
