Editor's Pick Top Story Old Fort's streetscape needs input from public. Meeting is Thursday MIKE CONLEY Jun 14, 2021 Jun 14, 2021 Updated Jul 20, 2022 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save MIKE CONLEY This Thursday, you can participate in a discussion about the future look for Old Fort’s downtown.kAmp AF3=:4[ 5C@A\:? 6G6?E 23@FE 2 AC@A@D65 DEC66ED42A6 A=2? 7@C ~=5 u@CE H:== E2<6 A=246 %9FCD52J[ yF?6 `f[ 36EH66? bib_ 2?5 e A]>] :?D:56 E96 ~=5 u@CE s6A@E]k^AmkAm~G6C E96 A2DE D6G6C2= >@?E9D[ E96 |4s@H6== %@FC:D> s6G6=@A>6?E pFE9@C:EJ 92D 366? H@C<:?8 H:E9 s6DE:?2E:@? 3J s6D:8? 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Former McDowell High volleyball coach, counselor pleads guilty to child sex crimes mid-trial Jessica Finley pleaded guilty on Thursday on the second day of testimony in the trial against her.
McDowell high school victim testified before former guidance counselor pleads guilty to sex crimes “A predator was lurking behind the walls of the counseling office, waiting for a victim,” the victim's sister said.
Trial against former McDowell High volleyball coach accused of sex crimes began Wednesday “You expect us to be together while you figure out something with another girl," a text from the coach said.
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."
5 questions answered about the trial of former McDowell High counselor Jessica Finley The case went to trial last week. Testimony began April 15. After the victim testified in court on Thursday, Jessica Patrick Finley pleaded gu…
