Top Story Spotlight Marion City Council to hold first meeting of 2026 on Tuesday Mike Conley Jan 5, 2026 Jan 5, 2026 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save On Tuesday, the Marion City Council will hold its first meeting for 2026.kAm%96 r:EJ r@F?4:= H:== >66E 2E e A]>] %F6D52J 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:=]k^AmkAm%96 4@?D6?E 286?52 4@?D:DED @7i 3F586E @C5:?2?46 2>6?5>6?E[ 2AAC@G2= @7 8C2?E 2AA=:42E:@? 7@C r2E2H32 #:G6C D6H6C >:E:82E:@? AC@;64E[ 2AAC@G2= @7 8C2?E 2AA=:42E:@? 7@C |2C:@? $6H6C %C62E>6?E !=2?E w6=6?6 C6D:=:6?46 AC@;64E 2?5 2AAC@G2= @7 8C2?E 2AA=:42E:@? 7@C |2C:@? 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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.”
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, 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…
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."
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."
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