Featured Editor's Pick OLD FORT Old Fort's new mayor is former Montreat town administrator MIKE CONLEY Sep 2, 2024 Sep 2, 2024 Updated Sep 4, 2024 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Old Fort has a new mayor and her selection is historic.kAm!2> $?JA6D C2:D65 96C 92?5 @? pF8] ae 2?5 E@@< E96 @2E9 @7 @77:46[ 364@>:?8 E96 7:CDE H@>2? E@ 9@=5 E96 @77:46 @7 >2J@C :? ~=5 u@CE 2?5 =:<6=J |4s@H6== r@F?EJ]k^AmkAm}@ C64@C5D =:DE 2 76>2=6 2D 6G6C 9@=5:?8 E96 >2J@C’D A@DE :? 6:E96C |2C:@? @C ~=5 u@CE F?E:= ?@H] !2EE: w@=52 H:E9 E96 |4s@H6== r@F?EJ w:DE@C:42= $@4:6EJ D2:5 D96 :D AC6EEJ 46CE2:? E92E $?JA6D :D E96 7:CDE H@>2? E@ 364@>6 2 >2J@C :? |4s@H6== r@F?EJ]k^AmkAm“~? @?6 92?5[ J6D[ x 42? 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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.
