Editor's Pick Alert Top Story McDowell High School has a new principal. Two other schools get new assistant principals. From staff reports Jul 20, 2021 Jul 20, 2021 Updated Jul 20, 2021 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save From staff reports Melora G. Bennett has been selected to replace Edwin H. Spivey III as the next principal for McDowell High School.kAm$A:G6J 92D 366? C62DD:8?65 E@ E96 5:DEC:4E DE277 2D E96 tI64FE:G6 s:C64E@C @7 $64@?52CJ !C@8C2>D] $A:G6J 92D 366? 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For McDowell High alum Michael Smith, education is a lifelong journey After working for more than 20 years, Smith returned to school to finish his degree.
McDowell County alumni Dwayne Ledford went from high school football player to NFL coach His journey from local classrooms and fields to the highest levels of football has made him a point of pride for the McDowell community.
Rotary Club of Marion honors Students of the Week The students were introduced to the club by Rotarian J.W. Kelley and received certificates from President-Elect Stacy Buff.
