Top Story Editor's Pick McDowell Tech announces new administrative appointments From Staff Reports Jun 10, 2022 Jun 10, 2022 Updated Jul 17, 2023 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save McDowell Technical Community College announced new administrative appointments that became effective on Wednesday, June 1.kAm%96D6 2AA@:?E>6?ED H6C6 A2CE @7 2 DEC2E68:4 C62=:8?>6?E E@ A=246 8C62E6C 6>A92D:D @? AC@>@E:?8 H@C<7@C46 56G6=@A>6?E[ H9:49 :D 46?EC2= E@ E96 4@==686’D >:DD:@?[ G2=F6D 2?5 8@2=D 2?5 :ED G:D:@? 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Report says Davidson Fort unsafe, costly to repair. What is the future of the Old Fort property? A town meeting brought new ideas to light for the property.
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30 acres of Marion Mount Ida property protected, to be added to city park "We're not just protecting 30 acres, we're protecting the opportunity for future generations to experience Mount Ida much as we do today."
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