Tuesday, a special plaque was unveiled and dedicated at the McDowell County Courthouse to honor five natives of Marion and the county who served as judges on the state’s highest courts.
Featured Top Story
Plaque honoring five judges from McDowell dedicated at courthouse
1 of 6
MIKE CONLEY/MCDOWELL NEWS
Tuesday, a special plaque was unveiled and dedicated at the McDowell County Courthouse to honor five natives of Marion and the county who served as judges on the state’s highest courts. The plaque recognizes N.C. Chief Justice J. Wallace Winborne, N.C. Associate Justice J. Will Pless Jr., Judge Richard C. Erwin, Chief Judge Linda McGee (second from left) and Judge Robert C. Hunter (far right). Larry Pless, the grandson of Justice Pless, stands on the left side behind the plaque while Winborne Chandler, the granddaughter of Chief Justice Winborne, stands on the other side behind the plaque. They are surrounded by McDowell County commissioners, relatives and Chuck Abernathy, chairman of the 175th anniversary celebration.
MIKE CONLEY/MCDOWELL NEWS
Tuesday, a special plaque was unveiled and dedicated at the McDowell County Courthouse to honor five natives of Marion and the county who served as judges on the state’s highest courts. County officials said this plaque will be installed in the new third courtroom now under construction.
MIKE CONLEY/MCDOWELL NEWS
Associate Justice Sam J. “Jimmy” Ervin IV of the N.C. Supreme Court read a proclamation from the Supreme Court before making his remarks.
MIKE CONLEY/MCDOWELL NEWS
At Tuesday’s ceremony, Mayor Steve Little issued a proclamation recognizing these five individuals for their time on the bench. Tuesday was proclaimed Justice J. Wallace Winborne Day and today was proclaimed Justice J. Will Pless Day. Thursday will be Judge Richard C. Erwin Day and Friday is Judge Robert C. Hunter Day. Saturday will be Judge Linda Mace McGee Day.
MIKE CONLEY/MCDOWELL NEWS
Tuesday, a special plaque was unveiled and dedicated at the McDowell County Courthouse to honor five natives of Marion and the county who served as judges on the state’s highest courts. The plaque recognizes N.C. Chief Justice J. Wallace Winborne, N.C. Associate Justice J. Will Pless Jr., Judge Richard C. Erwin, Chief Judge Linda McGee and Judge Robert C. Hunter.
MIKE CONLEY/MCDOWELL NEWS
County officials said this plaque will be installed in the new third courtroom now under construction.
Most Popular
Despite some delays, two new restaurants for Marion – The Madness and The Copper Penny Grill – are still in the works to open soon.
“Graduation is always a special moment because it represents both an ending and a new beginning.”
He credits Nebo Elementary with helping prepare him for the future by fostering academic readiness, strong character and the ability to connec…
The shooting happened in Newton on May 11.
An investigation that began after a runaway juvenile from McDowell was located has led to the arrest of a South Carolina man on felony child s…
