Top Story Editor's Pick Marion City Council lends support to affordable housing project MIKE CONLEY Apr 20, 2022 Apr 20, 2022 Updated May 26, 2023 0 In 2019, emergency workers brought in water for the park after a well crisis put residents' health at risk. 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One person critically injured in Sunday crash involving bicycle in McDowell County Upon arrival, crews found one patient with critical injuries. Paramedics took the person to Mission Hospital McDowell.
This new spot in Marion is offering locally grown food and beer, run by farmers and a brewer “We are a market that is focused on showcasing local goods and vegetables and in the process of getting a brewery up and running."
Investigation continues into fatal wreck that killed juvenile on Sunday The victim of the fatal wreck was Cayden Jay McKinney, 15 years old.
