Spotlight Marion named No. 1 in 'Best towns in North Carolina for retirees' ranking Mike Conley May 23, 2025 May 23, 2025 Updated Jun 4, 2025 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Marion was named No. 1 among the seven best towns in North Carolina for retirees, according to the website WorldAtlas. The Marion City Council held the second regular meeting for May at the Community Building. MIKE CONLEY, MCDOWELL NEWS kAm%96 C2?<:?8 H2D ?@E @? E96 286?52 7@C %F6D52J’D >66E:?8 @7 E96 |2C:@? r:EJ r@F?4:=[ 3FE r:EJ |2?286C (@@5J pJ6CD :?4=F565 :E :? 9:D C6A@CE E@ 4@F?4:= >6>36CD]k^AmkAmk2 9C67lQ9EEAi^^(@C=5pE=2D]4@>Qm(@C=5pE=2D]4@>k^2m >256 2 =:DE @7 E96 k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^HHH]H@C=52E=2D]4@>^4:E:6D^f\36DE\E@H?D\:?\?@CE9\42C@=:?2\7@C\C6E:C66D]9E>=Q E2C86ElQ03=2?<QmD6G6? 36DE E@H?D :? }@CE9 r2C@=:?2 7@C A6@A=6 D66<:?8 E@ C6E:C6]k^2mk^Am kAm“%96 D6G6? 4@>>F?:E:6D 29625 2C6?’E ;FDE ‘277@C523=6’j E96J’C6 AC@@7 E92E 2 C6E:C6>6?E 3F586E 42? 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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 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.
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…
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