Breaking Top Story UPDATE: State of Emergency declared for McDowell County as flooding continues STAFF Oct 7, 2021 Oct 7, 2021 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save This photo was shared to the Marion Fire Department Facebook page. It was not immediately clear which part of the county it shows. MARION FIRE DEPARTMENT kAmpD 7=@@5:?8 2?5 =2?5D=:56D 4@?E:?F65 :?E@ %9FCD52J 27E6C?@@?[ E96 |4s@H6== r@F?EJ q@2C5 @7 r@>>:DD:@?6CD 564=2C65 2 DE2E6 @7 6>6C86?4J 7@C E96 4@F?EJ[ :?4=F5:?8 |2C:@? 2?5 ~=5 u@CE]k^AmkAm|@C6 E92? D6G6? :?496D @7 C2:? 925 72==6? @? E96 4@F?EJ 3J ?@@? 2?5 >@C6 H2D 6IA64E65] p 7=2D9 7=@@5 H2C?:?8 :D :? 67764E F?E:= cib_ A]>] %9FCD52J]k^Am Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts kAmk6>mr=:4< k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^>45@H6==?6HD]4@>^?6HD^=@42=^A9@E@D\7=@@5:?8\@?\@4E\f^4@==64E:@?04_3e62d2\afgg\``64\gc`c\gfb2gbb352f`]9E>=REC24<:?8\D@FC46l9@>6\E@A\DE@CJ\`Q E2C86ElQ03=2?<Qm96C6k^2m 7@C 7=@@5 A9@E@D 2?5 G:56@D 7C@> C6256CD]k^6>mk^Am kAm|2<:?8 E9:D 564=2C2E:@? :D 2 AC@465FC2= DE6A E92E >F?:4:A2=:E:6D 2?5 4@F?E:6D E2<6 5FC:?8 E:>6D @7 6>6C86?4J @C 5:D2DE6C] xE 2==@HD |2C:@?[ |4s@H6== r@F?EJ 2?5 ~=5 u@CE E@ 2D< 7@C >FEF2= 2:5 =@42==J 2?5 7C@> E96 DE2E6] s64=2C:?8 2 DE2E6 @7 6>6C86?4J :D 2=D@ C6BF:C65 E@ BF2=:7J 7@C >@DE DE2E6 2?5 7656C2= 7F?5:?8[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 4:EJ @7 |2C:@? @77:4:2=D]k^Am People are also reading… UTV wreck in McDowell County injures two Old Fort firefighters A blood moon is rising in western North Carolina. Here's when you should look up Erasing Carolinas history? Signs removed at NC, SC national parks under Trump order Two Marion men face drug charges following narcotics search 14 new businesses opened in Marion in past year, according to report J. Hartman’s Restaurant in Marion serving lunch again for first time since Helene flooding Marion's WNC Bigfoot Festival is upon us. Here's everything you need to know for the weekend. Somewhere between Western Sizzlin and Michelin star: Marion has a new steakhouse. 6 Carolina Panthers players who improved their stock in preseason win over Jaguars New RV dealership opens in McDowell County; Old Fort RV Park reopens Three returning trustees for McDowell Technical Community College sworn in 5 things to know about McDowell County's possible data center moratorium New Marion YMCA director looks forward to meeting the needs of local community Newland NC man charged in crash that killed 2 college cyclists in Tennessee, injured 7 others Fan-favorite QB already ruled out of Panthers' preseason finale vs. Texans kAmkDEC@?8mr=@D:?8Dk^DEC@?8mk^AmkAm|4s@H6== %649?:42= r@>>F?:EJ r@==686 42?46=65 2== %9FCD52J 4=2DD6D D4965F=65 7@C a A]>] @C =2E6C]k^Am kAm%96 y@D6A9 |4s@H6== w:DE@C:42= r2E2H32 #:G6C vC66?H2J :D 4=@D65 5F6 E@ 7=@@5:?8] %96 4:EJ 2?E:4:A2E6D E92E E96 8C66?H2J H:== C6@A6? @?46 7=@@5H2E6CD 92G6 DF3D:565 2?5 4C6HD 42? 4=62? FA 563C:D =67E 369:?5 3J 7=@@5:?8] r964< k2 9C67lQ9EEAi^^|2C:@?}r]@C8Qm|2C:@?}r]@C8k^2m 7@C 2? 2??@F?46>6?E 23@FE E96 C6@A6?:?8 @7 E96 vC66?H2J]k^Am 0 Comments Love 0 Funny 0 Wow 0 Sad 0 Angry 0 Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Most Popular UTV wreck in McDowell County injures two Old Fort firefighters Two Old Fort firefighters were injured in the crash. They were transported by McDowell County EMS to Mission Hospital in Asheville. Two Marion men face drug charges following narcotics search Both men received secured bonds of $40,000. 14 new businesses opened in Marion in past year, according to report Businesses included six retail businesses, six food and beverage businesses and two service or professional firms. New RV dealership opens in McDowell County; Old Fort RV Park reopens Old Fort RV Park flooded in Hurricane Helene, then served as a location for FEMA housing. Three returning trustees for McDowell Technical Community College sworn in “We are very fortunate to have Brenda, Garland and Gary continuing their service to McDowell Technical Community College and to the people of … Watch Now: Related Video World pays tribute to ‘north star’ Dolly Parton after death from cancer See salt poured into brine vat in preparation for NC winter storm in January 2026 See salt poured into brine vat in preparation for NC winter storm in January 2026 'Why do the good people have to go?' Opryland Hotel tourists react to Dolly Parton's death 'Why do the good people have to go?' Opryland Hotel tourists react to Dolly Parton's death USS Abraham Lincoln to Dock in Thailand After Record Deployment and Mental Health Concerns USS Abraham Lincoln to Dock in Thailand After Record Deployment and Mental Health Concerns Recommended for you
UTV wreck in McDowell County injures two Old Fort firefighters Two Old Fort firefighters were injured in the crash. They were transported by McDowell County EMS to Mission Hospital in Asheville.
Two Marion men face drug charges following narcotics search Both men received secured bonds of $40,000.
14 new businesses opened in Marion in past year, according to report Businesses included six retail businesses, six food and beverage businesses and two service or professional firms.
New RV dealership opens in McDowell County; Old Fort RV Park reopens Old Fort RV Park flooded in Hurricane Helene, then served as a location for FEMA housing.
Three returning trustees for McDowell Technical Community College sworn in “We are very fortunate to have Brenda, Garland and Gary continuing their service to McDowell Technical Community College and to the people of …
