Top Story Editor's Pick McDowell ministry launches program to improve health of those in need From Staff Reports Jul 13, 2024 Jul 13, 2024 Updated Aug 18, 2025 0 Mission Ministries Alliance is dedicated to ensuring that people experiencing homelessness have access to shelter, housing, healing, and hope. PHOTO SUBMITTED Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save From Staff Reports A ministry serving homeless populations in McDowell County is starting a program to help address root problems that can lead to poor health.kAm|:DD:@? |:?:DEC:6D p==:2?46[ 2 ?@?AC@7:E @C82?:K2E:@? D6CG:?8 |4s@H6== r@F?EJ H:E9 D6CG:46D E@ 96=A :?5:G:5F2=D 6IA6C:6?4:?8 9@>6=6DD?6DD[ 2??@F?465 (65?6D52J :ED A2CE:4:A2E:@? :? E96 w62=E9J ~AA@CEF?:E:6D !:=@E ?6EH@C< =65 3J x>A24E w62=E9[ 2? pD96G:==6\32D65 ?@?AC@7:E =625:?8 E96 >@C6 E92? d_ @C82?:K2E:@?D A2CE:4:A2E:?8 :? E96 A:=@E AC@8C2>]k^AmkAmw~! :D E96 7:CDE AC@8C2> :? E96 ?2E:@? 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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.
McDowell County native started mowing lawns at 15. 5 years later, he has a business, employees “I joked and told people that I would not be doing this for a long time but as we have grown, I realized that I want to do this for the long r…
Investigation continues into fatal wreck that killed juvenile on Sunday The victim of the fatal wreck was Cayden Jay McKinney, 15 years old.
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."
