Featured Editor's Pick City of Marion: McDowell Chamber of Commerce statement about businesses not official From Staff Reports Oct 25, 2024 Oct 25, 2024 Updated Dec 3, 2025 0 The Joseph McDowell Historical Catawba Greenway was closed during recent rain. 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