Three finalists named for McDowell Technical Community College presidency From Staff Reports Oct 2, 2020 Oct 2, 2020 Updated Nov 8, 2021 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Board of Trustees of McDowell Technical Community College named three finalists Friday for the position of college president.kAm%96D6 42?5:52E6D H6C6 D6=64E65 7C@> 2 A@@= @7 ee :?5:G:5F2=D H9@ 2AA=:65 7@C E96 A@D:E:@? 7@==@H:?8 E96 C6D:8?2E:@? @7 E96 4@==686’D 7@C>6C AC6D:56?E[ y@9? v@DD6EE[ 62C=:6C E9:D J62C] v@DD6EE 3642>6 AC6D:56?E @7 pD96G:==6\qF?4@>36 %649?:42= r@==686 :? yF=J]k^AmkAm%96 7:?2=:DED 2C6 $] ':?D@? qFC56EE6 @7 p?56CD@?[ $]r]j s63C2 $] w@==6J @7 !C@G:56?46j 2?5 qC:2? $] |6CC:EE @7 $2?7@C5] t249 @7 E96 7:?2=:DED 2C6 4FCC6?E=J D6CG:?8 @C >@DE C646?E=J D6CG65 2D G:46\AC6D:56?ED @7 4@>>F?:EJ 4@==686D :? }@CE9 r2C@=:?2[ $@FE9 r2C@=:?2 2?5 ':C8:?:2] t249 @7 E96> 92D E2F89E 2?5 96=5 25>:?:DEC2E:G6 A@DED :? 9:896C 65F42E:@?[ AC:>2C:=J 2E E96 4@>>F?:EJ 4@==686 =6G6=[ 7@C 2E =62DE `e J62CD 6249[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 2 ?6HD C6=62D6]k^Am People are also reading… Retired state trooper donates $2,000 to support McDowell Tech BLET cadets When will Copper Penny Grill open in Marion? 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Retired state trooper donates $2,000 to support McDowell Tech BLET cadets “His willingness to help remove financial obstacles for our cadets sends a strong message that their community believes in them."
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McDowell County Schools alumni spotlight: Carson Gowan has dedicated his life to community Through the eyes of his family, he stands out as the ultimate Titan, choosing to stay in McDowell County to teach, coach and support the schoo…
McDowell Commissioners approve reappraisal schedule The 2027 reappraisal schedule was just one of the topics discussed during Monday’s meeting of the McDowell County Board of Commissioners.
Hunter's Liver Mush needs help with repairs, rising costs to keep Marion business operating “This fundraiser is a chance for the community to rally around a local pillar that has meant so much to so many people."
