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Letter writer remembers Old Fort teacher Sue Glovier as 'kind, considerate and respectful'

Letter writer remembers Old Fort teacher Sue Glovier as 'kind, considerate and respectful'

    "I feel thankful and blessed to have crossed paths with this wonderful lady."

    Letter to the editor: McDowell's noise ordinance not being enforced

    Letter to the editor: McDowell's noise ordinance not being enforced

      Letters to the editor are the opinion of the author.

      Marion letter writer: We are facing 'nightmare' equivalent to early Nazi terrorism

      Marion letter writer: We are facing 'nightmare' equivalent to early Nazi terrorism

        "If you can read the reports from people experiencing the cruelty and evil in their community, and if you can see visual evidence and not feel the pain of others, something is wrong with you."

        Letter to the editor: Marion resident suffering constant loud noise in neighborhood

        Letter to the editor: Marion resident suffering constant loud noise in neighborhood

          Letters to the editor are the opinion of the writer.

          Marion letter writer: Proposal to place Ten Commandments on county property is political move

          Marion letter writer: Proposal to place Ten Commandments on county property is political move

            "The residents of McDowell County were treated to quite a craven political campaign stunt at the Board of Commissioners meeting on Dec. 8."

            McDowell County letter writer: Vote out our current leaders

            McDowell County letter writer: Vote out our current leaders

              "It's time for new, fresh ideas. They have been in control since 1990."

              Marion letter writer: Newspaper coverage details important work in community

              Marion letter writer: Newspaper coverage details important work in community

                Does Mr. Effler not support a free press? Does he not believe the City Council should work transparently?

                Letter to the editor: Why can't Marion solve homelessness issues?

                Letter to the editor: Why can't Marion solve homelessness issues?

                  Letters to the editor are the opinion of the writer.

                  Marion letter writer: Homelessness is not political issue, it is a community issue

                  Marion letter writer: Homelessness is not political issue, it is a community issue

                    "Part of the problem is that too many of us don't recognize that they are our neighbors and some ARE working but not earning enough to put a roof over their heads."

                    Marion letter writer: Could city form committee to work on solutions to homelessness?

                    Marion letter writer: Could city form committee to work on solutions to homelessness?

                      "I know that many residents are frustrated. ... These things can’t be ignored. But neither can we ignore the people themselves."

                      McDowell County resident: Will there be answers about social services concerns?

                      McDowell County resident: Will there be answers about social services concerns?

                        Letters to the editor are the opinion of the author.

                        Marion letter writer: Federal cuts to education will impact McDowell County

                        Marion letter writer: Federal cuts to education will impact McDowell County

                          Letters to the editor are the opinion of the author.

                          McDowell resident: Why is school board focused on politics over school needs?

                          McDowell resident: Why is school board focused on politics over school needs?

                            Letters to the editor are the opinion of the author.

                            Marion letter writer: McDowell school board did not follow policy with prayer before meeting

                            Marion letter writer: McDowell school board did not follow policy with prayer before meeting

                              Letters to the editor are the opinion of the author.

                              Letter: Writer commends McDowell school board for review of replacing moment of silence before meetings

                              Letter: Writer commends McDowell school board for review of replacing moment of silence before meetings

                              "While not yet settled, it seems those involved have taken a closer look at the constitutionality of what was proposed and further due diligence will be undertaken before proceeding."

                              Letter: McDowell Democrats leader says government, schools must remain neutral on religion

                              Letter: McDowell Democrats leader says government, schools must remain neutral on religion

                              "We urge our leaders to respect this constitutional principle and foster an environment that is welcoming for all."

                              Letter: McDowell school board focused on 1 religion, ignoring others?

                              Letter: McDowell school board focused on 1 religion, ignoring others?

                              Letters to the editor are the opinion of the reader.

                              Letter: We are fortunate to have dedicated public servants this election in McDowell County

                              Letter: We are fortunate to have dedicated public servants this election in McDowell County

                              "We are fortunate to have such capable and dedicated public servants working to protect our democracy."

                              Letter: McDowell Democrats committed to fair, transparent election

                              Letter: McDowell Democrats committed to fair, transparent election

                              "I want to assure you that the McDowell County Democratic Party, alongside the bipartisan Board of Elections, is fully committed to running a fair and transparent election."

                              Marion letter writer: Women must organize, mobilize in this election

                              Marion letter writer: Women must organize, mobilize in this election

                              Historically, women lacked basic legal rights, from property ownership to protection against workplace discrimination.

                              Letter: The Republican plan to rig the 2020 election

                              Letter: The Republican plan to rig the 2020 election

                              The American people deserve to have confidence in the fairness and transparency of our elections, and any attempt to subvert the will of the voters must be met with swift and decisive action.

                              Marion resident shares concerns about city rate increases

                              Marion resident shares concerns about city rate increases

                              Marion resident Michael Loftis is concerned about the city of Marion's higher rates but was not able to attend the City Council meeting.

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                              Letter to the editor: Stepp, Lytle descendant seeks McDowell relatives

                              Letter to the editor: Stepp, Lytle descendant seeks McDowell relatives

                              Paul Davidson, a descendant of John Stepp and Thomas Lytle, will be in Marion on June 17 hoping to meet Lytle and Stepp relatives in the area.

                              Letter to editor

                              Letter to editor

                              The condition America is in

                              Letter to the Editor

                              Be informed on politics

                              Vote to protect our families and our futures

                              Vote to protect our families and our futures

                              Letter to the editor from Samaritan's Purse

                              Dear Editor,

                              Letter to the editor: GOP needs to listen to the American people

                              Letter to the editor: GOP needs to listen to the American people

                              GOP needs to listen to the American people

                              Letter to the Editor

                              Letter to the Editor

                              If we can keep it

                              Letter to editor: Gerrymandering undermines transparency and fairness in our democracy

                              Letter to editor: Gerrymandering undermines transparency and fairness in our democracy

                              Gerrymandering undermines democracy

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