Breaking Editor's Pick Centerpiece Featured Races set for Marion and Old Fort elections From Staff Reports Jul 16, 2021 Jul 16, 2021 Updated Jul 16, 2021 0 UNSPLASH Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save From Staff Reports At noon Friday, the filing period for the Marion and Old Fort elections came to an end with several more candidates tossing their hats in the ring.kAm%96 7:=:?8 A6C:@5 7@C E96 |2C:@? 2?5 ~=5 u@CE >F?:4:A2= 6=64E:@?D DE2CE65 uC:52J[ yF=J a 2?5 =2DE65 E9C@F89 uC:52J[ yF=J `e 2E ?@@?]k^AmkAmx? |2C:@?[ E9C66 D62ED @? E96 r:EJ r@F?4:= 2C6 FA 7@C 6=64E:@? E9:D J62C] x? ~=5 u@CE[ EH@ D62ED @? E96 q@2C5 @7 p=56C>6? 2C6 FA 7@C 6=64E:@? E9:D J62C 2?5 y6C@>6 t77=6C C646?E=J C6D:8?65 7C@> E96 q@2C5 @7 p=56C>6?[ H9:49 4C62E65 2?@E96C G242?4J] %96 >2J@C2= @77:46D 7@C 3@E9 4:E:6D 2C6 FA 7@C C6\6=64E:@? 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McDowell County NC woman charged after 10-year-old tests positive for drugs The sheriff's office received a referral from the McDowell County Department of Social Services about a child being neglected
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.
Atrium pushes back after State Health Plan leaves healthcare network out of Tier 1 State Health Plan officials: "Atrium Health's reaction is reminiscent of a World Cup team that loses and immediately blames the referee."
How young is too young to leave your kids at home alone in NC? Here’s the law The only statewide law with a specific age restriction is in the North Carolina Fire Code.
HCA Healthcare, Mission monitor reports potential non-compliance for 3rd straight year The independent monitor of HCA Healthcare's 2019 deal to purchase Mission Health found two instances of "potential non-compliance" in 2025, ac…
