Alert Featured Editor's Pick Givens Communities purchases Clinchfield Mill building in Marion for affordable housing From Staff Reports Dec 23, 2022 Dec 23, 2022 Updated Jan 31, 2024 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Asheville nonprofit organization Givens Communities purchased the former Clinchfield Mill building at 56 Branch St. in Marion on Wednesday.kAm%96 |4s@H6== }6HD 7:CDE k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^>45@H6==?6HD]4@>^?6HD^=@42=^7@C>6C\4=:?497:6=5\A=2?E\2C62\E@\364@>6\D6?:@C\9@FD:?8\D:?8=6\72>:=J\9@>6D\2?5\>@C6^2CE:4=60fe`bce_c\_47c\``65\gf3h\6f663`bh3242]9E>=Q E2C86ElQ03=2?<QmC6A@CE65k^2m @? 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Old Fort mayor suddenly resigns from office, mayor pro tem appointed acting mayor “I enjoyed my time being the mayor but now look forward to new opportunities. I love Old Fort and am excited to see the town continuing to grow."
McDowell County Emergency Services Director Will Kehler to retire “Will’s leadership has left a lasting impact on our organization and our community in ways that will continue for generations."
Marion man charged with death by distribution in 22-year-old's 2025 overdose death An autopsy revealed the man died from toxic levels of fentanyl and cocaine in his system.
McDowell County man charged with abuse of child, adults with special needs An 11-year-old girl, an adult man and adult woman (both with special needs) were living at the home without running water or indoor plumbing, …
Marion man charged with murder Wednesday in 2024 death of 3-month-old daughter During an investigation that spanned a year and six months, investigators conducted interviews and awaited medical records, the release said.
Concerns raised over Trump’s daily Iran war briefings; Philadelphia DA has warning for ICE agents at airport
