Top Story Editor's Pick After 3 years wait, Marion Fire Department gets 2 new fire trucks at a $1.5 million cost Mike Conley Apr 17, 2025 Apr 17, 2025 Updated Oct 19, 2025 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save On Monday, April 14, the Marion Fire Department added two new fire trucks to its fleet with a push-in ceremony.kAm%96 ECF4<D 92G6 E96 =2E6DE E649?@=@8J[ D276EJ 762EFC6D 2?5 FA\E@\52E6 =:76\D2G:?8 6BF:A>6?E[ D2:5 p4E:?8 u:C6 r9:67 r@C6J !C6D?6==]k^AmkAm%96 46C6>@?J H2D 96=5 2E E96 7:C6 DE2E:@? 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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."
Marion to replace bridge to lift station with $1.4 million grant from state Since this bridge floods, replacing it is a priority to avoid potential flood damage and add resilience against future natural disasters.
McDowell County leaders hear updates, concerns about 2027 property value reappraisal The meeting room was packed with people, many of whom were there to hear about the reappraisal, which started around a year ago and is still underway.
Property tax exemptions are available for qualifying property owners in McDowell County “I encourage anyone who believes they may qualify for one of the exemptions to contact the Tax Assessing staff soon."
NC House committee supportive of bill to cap local property tax levies “The constitutional amendment will pass because North Carolinians are ready for this. Property tax bill growth has exceeded inflation in eight…
Iranian military statement mocks US for 'strategic failure', suggests no negotiations over 15-point plan
AP Iranian military statement mocks US for 'strategic failure', suggests no negotiations over 15-point plan
