Top Story Spotlight Marion City Council to hold regular meeting on Tuesday Mike Conley Feb 3, 2026 Feb 3, 2026 Updated Mar 12, 2026 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Marion City Council will hold its first regular meeting for February today.kAm%96 r:EJ r@F?4:= H:== >66E 2E e A]>] 2E E96 |2C:@? r@>>F?:EJ qF:=5:?8]k^AmkAmu:CDE[ E96 4@F?4:= >6>36CD H:== 4@?D:56C E96 4@?D6?E 286?52] %9:D 4@?D:DED @7 C@FE:?6 2?5 ?@?4@?EC@G6CD:2= :E6>D E92E 42? 36 25@AE65 H:E9 @?6 >@E:@? @7 4@F?4:=] %96D6 :E6>D :?4=F56i 2AAC@G2= @7 s64] `a[ a_ad[ DA64:2= 42==65 >66E:?8 >:?FE6D[ 2AAC@G2= @7 s64] a[ a_ad[ C68F=2C >66E:?8 >:?FE6D[ 2AAC@G2= @7 8C2?E AC@;64E @C5:?2?46 H:E9 E96 pAA2=249:2? #68:@?2= r@>>:DD:@?[ 2AAC@G2= @7 8C2?E AC@;64E @C5:?2?46 \ w6=6?6 42A:E2= AC@;64E }@] ``hhb[ 2AAC@G2= @7 8C2?E AC@;64E @C5:?2?46 \ w6=6?6 42A:E2= AC@;64E }@] ``hha[ 2AAC@G2= @7 8C2?E AC@;64E @C5:?2?46 – !p#% u a_ad\``d_[ 2AAC@G2= @7 3F586E @C5:?2?46 2>6?5>6?E 2?5 2AAC@G2= @7 C6D@=FE:@? 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‘No kings’ rally in downtown Marion draws more than 275 people, organizers say “Folks are paying attention, and they’re ready to head to the polls in the midterms and vote for leadership that respects all Americans.”
Marion, McDowell leaders seek public’s input on future of Drexel Heritage site "This was a kickoff event intended to engage the community and begin gathering feedback and ideas about what residents would like to see in th…
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."
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."
What recreation centers, government facilities will close for Good Friday, Easter? Here's a list Check out this list to see how the upcoming holiday will impact trash collection and officer hours in local municipalities.
