Top Story Editor's Pick A weekend eventJuneteenth Celebration McDowell holds Juneteenth celebration McDowell event puts the focus on freedom From staff reports Jun 19, 2022 Jun 19, 2022 Updated Jun 20, 2022 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Artists were on hand at Saturday's celebration. To see more photos, visit mcdowellnews.com. kAm|4s@H6== r@F?EJ’D 7:CDE 6G6C yF?6E66?E9 46=63C2E:@? E@@< A=246 @G6C E96 H66<6?5] %9:D H2D E96 7:CDE J62C E92E yF?6E66?E9 H2D C64@8?:K65 2D 2 7656C2= 9@=:52J E92E 4@>>6>@C2E6D E96 6>2?4:A2E:@? @7 6?D=2G65 q=24< p>6C:42?D]k^AmkAmyF?6E66?E9 :D @? 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Voters to decide this fall The Madness holds soft opening of the new Marion restaurant Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young bonds with WRs on 4-wheelers, horseback McDowell High School graduates 313 in Friday ceremony McDowell EMS, 38 other agencies get slice of $10 million in state funding 1,000 jobs coming to North Carolina in new Corning, Amazon data center deal McDowell High School graduation is Friday. Shuttles to run from three parking areas 28th annual Operation Backpack set to begin for McDowell’s students Insider: Panthers reportedly have visions of Jonathon Brooks becoming lead RB over Hubbard What was happening in McDowell County in June 250 years ago? 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Marion man gets multiple drug charges after SWAT Team search "This arrest is the result of the continued dedication of our team to remove illegal drugs from our communities."
Opening soon? The Madness, Copper Penny Grill still coming to Marion, owners say Despite some delays, two new restaurants for Marion – The Madness and The Copper Penny Grill – are still in the works to open soon.
Should McDowell County's sales tax increase? Voters to decide this fall The McDowell County Board of Commissioners unanimously agreed to call for a referendum to raise the sales tax to 7%.
McDowell High School graduates 313 in Friday ceremony “You have demonstrated resilience, determination, kindness, and a commitment to one another."
McDowell EMS, 38 other agencies get slice of $10 million in state funding “Investing in our EMS workforce and expanding behavioral health services in the rural parts of the state will help North Carolinians get the c…
