Alert Featured Top Story Waldensian Trail of Faith Waldensian Trail of Faith announces 'Lighting of the Trail' event Special to The McDowell News Nov 7, 2023 Nov 7, 2023 Updated Dec 11, 2024 0 1 of 3 More than 100,000 LED bulbs go into creating the Trail of Lights at the Waldensian Trail of Faith. Waldensian Trail of Faith Pictured is a small portion of the light display at the Waldensian Trail of Faith in Valdese Jason Koon, The News Herald The Christmas lights display at the Waldensian Trail of Faith highlights aspects of the biblical Christmas story. Waldensian Trail of Faith Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Special to The McDowell News VALDESE — The Waldensian Trail of Faith in Valdese will light up again this year in shining holiday splendor.kAm%96 2??F2= “{:89E:?8 @7 E96 %C2:=” 46C6>@?J H:== E2<6 A=246 2E e A]>] %F6D52J[ }@G] a`[ 2E E96 (2=56?D:2? %C2:= @7 u2:E9 =@42E65 2E c_` r9FC49 $E] }([ '2=56D6]k^AmkAm%96 %C2:= @7 {:89ED 762EFC6D >@C6 E92? `__[___ {ts 3F=3D 72D9:@?65 :?E@ 72G@C:E6 r9C:DE>2D D46?6D 5:DA=2J65 E9C@F89@FE E96 @FE5@@C >FD6F>] p== @7 E96 D46?6D C6=2E6 E@ E96 9:DE@CJ @7 E96 (2=56?D:2? 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G:6H:?8 E96 =:89ED[ 4964< E96 “(2=56?D:2? %C2:= @7 u2:E9” u2463@@< A286]k^Am For information on the Christmas lights display, the lighting ceremony or the Waldensian Trail of Faith, contact the trail office at 828-874-1893 or trailoffaith1893@gmail.com or visit www.waldensiantrailoffaith.org. 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 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. 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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.
