Top Story Editor's Pick Thousands came to Marion for summer events Mike Conley Jul 26, 2024 Jul 26, 2024 Updated Aug 31, 2025 0 1 of 2 On Tuesday, the Marion City Council held its regular meeting for July at the Community Building. MIKE CONLEY, MCDOWELL NEWS Kim Effler, president of the McDowell Chamber of Commerce, gave a report to the Marion City Council about the chamber’s activities. MIKE CONLEY, MCDOWELL NEWS Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Mike Conley Over 11,000 people attended Marion’s Fourth of July celebration this year. 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