Top Story Editor's Pick LETTER TO THE EDITOR Letter: McDowell Democrats leader says government, schools must remain neutral on religion Jan 13, 2025 Jan 13, 2025 Updated Feb 18, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Keep public schools inclusive and ConstitutionalkAms62C 65:E@C[k^AmkAm%96 |4s@H6== r@F?EJ s6>@4C2E:4 !2CEJ 42==D @? E96 |4s@H6== r@F?EJ q@2C5 @7 r@>>:DD:@?6CD 2?5 E96 |4s@H6== r@F?EJ q@2C5 @7 t5F42E:@? E@ FA9@=5 E96 &]$] r@?DE:EFE:@? 3J <66A:?8 r9C:DE:2?\E2C86E65 AC2J6C @FE @7 @FC AF3=:4 D49@@=D]k^AmkAm%96 u:CDE p>6?5>6?E 4=62C=J DE2E6D[ “r@?8C6DD D92== >2<6 ?@ =2H C6DA64E:?8 2? 6DE23=:D9>6?E @7 C6=:8:@?[ @C AC@9:3:E:?8 E96 7C66 6I6C4:D6 E96C6@7]]]” %9:D >62?D @FC 8@G6C?>6?E[ :?4=F5:?8 AF3=:4 D49@@=D[ >FDE C6>2:? ?6FEC2= @? >2EE6CD @7 C6=:8:@?[ 6?DFC:?8 E92E ?@ A2CE:4F=2C 72:E9 :D AC@>@E65 @G6C @E96CD]k^Am People are also reading… Retired state trooper donates $2,000 to support McDowell Tech BLET cadets When will Copper Penny Grill open in Marion? Owners provide update on plans First ever Old Fort Harvest Festival to take place Saturday Halloween festivities to fill downtown Marion with food, dancing and spooky fun starting Friday McDowell County Schools alumni spotlight: Carson Gowan has dedicated his life to community McDowell Commissioners approve reappraisal schedule Hunter's Liver Mush needs help with repairs, rising costs to keep Marion business operating McDowell candidates weigh in on affordability, mental health and Helene recovery Shiflet Field Fly-In & Drive-In returns to Marion Saturday with aircraft, classic cars, family fun UPDATE: Fly-In event at Marion's Shiflet Field rescheduled to Saturday, Oct. 24 3 hospitalized when horses panic and jump at popular NC tourist attraction McDowell County commissioners hear update about design, timeline for new school for Marion JD Vance to rally Republicans in western North Carolina on Monday 6 events with free admission happening in and around Hickory this weekend Liberty Coin & Bullion brings rare coins, currency and collectibles to Marion kAmp >@>6?E @7 D:=6?46 :D 2 C6DA64E7F= 2?5 :?4=FD:G6 H2J E@ 9@?@C E96 5:G6CD6 36=:67D @7 2== DEF56?ED 2?5 DE277[ 2==@H:?8 7@C A6CD@?2= C67=64E:@? @C AC2J6C H:E9@FE :>A@D:?8 2 DA64:7:4 C6=:8:@?] (6 FC86 @FC =6256CD E@ C6DA64E E9:D 4@?DE:EFE:@?2= AC:?4:A=6 2?5 7@DE6C 2? 6?G:C@?>6?E E92E :D H6=4@>:?8 7@C 2==]k^AmkAm$:?46C6=J[k^AmkAmkDEC@?8m$FD2? t==:@EEk^DEC@?8m r92:C[ |4s@H6== r@F?EJ s6>@4C2E:4 !2CEJk^Am 0 Comments Love 0 Funny 0 Wow 0 Sad 0 Angry 0 Catch the latest in Opinion Get opinion pieces, letters and editorials sent directly to your inbox weekly! 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
