Editor's Pick Alert Top Story McDowell's known COVID-19 cases nearing 5,500. Health officials say 78 people have died From Staff Reports/Tribune News Service Aug 5, 2021 Aug 5, 2021 Updated Sep 10, 2022 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save From Staff Reports/Tribune News Service New COVID-19 cases were again in the double digits on Thursday.kAm%96 |4s@H6== r@F?EJ w62=E9 s6A2CE>6?E C6A@CE65 `g 255:E:@?2= |4s@H6== r@F?EJ C6D:56?ED 925 E6DE65 A@D:E:G6]k^AmkAm%92E 3C@F89E E96 E@E2= ?F>36C @7 A@D:E:G6D E@ d[cfb :? |4s@H6== r@F?EJ D:?46 E96 A2?56>:4 3682? =2DE J62C] pE E96 E:>6 @7 %9FCD52J’D C6A@CE[ E96C6 H6C6 `hh :?5:G:5F2=D :? 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Highway patrol: Juvenile killed in McDowell County wreck while driving electric bike The driver of an electric bike was declared dead at the scene, according to highway patrol.
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.
‘No kings’ rally in downtown Marion draws more than 275 people, organizers say “Folks are paying attention, and they’re ready to head to the polls in the midterms and vote for leadership that respects all Americans.”
Marion woman charged with starting wildfire in northern McDowell County As of Tuesday morning, the fire is 185 acres in size and 20% contained.
Marion man charged with death by distribution in 22-year-old's 2025 overdose death An autopsy revealed the man died from toxic levels of fentanyl and cocaine in his system.
