Alert Top Story Marion firefighters respond to two house fires on Tuesday; one person seriously burned Mike Conley Mar 26, 2025 Mar 26, 2025 Updated Mar 27, 2025 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Marion Fire Department was busy Tuesday battling two structure fires in the city.kAmpE `aib_ 2]>] %F6D52J[ E96 |2C:@? u:C6 s6A2CE>6?E H2D D6?E E@ 2 DECF4EFC6 7:C6 @? }6HE@? sC:G6 :? E96 t2DE |2C:@? 2C62[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 2 u2463@@< A@DE 7C@> E96 |2C:@? !@=:46 s6A2CE>6?E]k^AmkAmpD 7:C67:89E6CD H6C6 5C:G:?8 E@ E96 7:C6[ 4C6HD H6C6 ?@E:7:65 A6@A=6 >2J 36 EC2AA65 :? E96 3FC?:?8 DECF4EFC6] p 7:C6 6?8:?6 2CC:G65 2E 2 H@C<:?8 DECF4EFC6 7:C6 E92E 925 DAC625 E@ ?62C3J H@@5D]k^Am The Marion Fire Department battled two structure fires within the city on Tuesday. 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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."
‘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.”
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."
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…
