In the News: 2020

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Dogwood Health Trust gives $2.8 million in grants for racial equity

From Staff Reports Updated Nov 30, 2020

Dogwood Health Trust has awarded more than $2.8 million in grants to organizations and agencies that promote racial equity in western North Ca…

Marion City Council to meet Tuesday

From Staff Reports Updated Aug 17, 2020

The Marion City Council will talk about residential recycling and hear a report from the West Marion Community Forum at their regular Tuesday …


Face coverings for…“I Wear My Mask” campaign becomes viral sensation

From staff reports Jul 9, 2020

During the second week of the “I Wear My Mask” Public Information Campaign, locals continued to raise awareness on the importance of wearing a…


97 get drive-thru testing at first of 3 opportunities in McDowell this week

BY SCOTT HOLLIFIELD Updated Jul 8, 2020

At the first of three community drive-thru coronavirus testing opportunities scheduled for this week, local health workers on Monday tested ne…

West Marion forum gets $500,000 grant to address childhood obesity

From staff reports Updated Jun 5, 2020

The West Marion Community Forum is receiving a $500,000 grant from the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation to address the …


Vigils in Marion, Old Fort seek to shine a light on hate, racism, injustice

BY MIKE CONLEY Updated Jun 2, 2020

While other cities in America are experiencing protests and riots over racism and police brutality, peaceful vigils will take place Thursday e…


Dogwood Health Trust awards grants to agencies in WNC

From Staff Reports Updated Feb 27, 2020

Dogwood Health Trust has awarded more than $3.7 million to a diverse range of 259 non-profit and government agencies from every county, includ…


McKesson honored as Citizen of the Month

From Staff Reports Feb 19, 2020

On Tuesday, the Marion City Council honored civic leader Ray McKesson as the Citizen of the Month for February.

Play scheduled for Saturday for Black History Month

From Staff Reports Feb 14, 2020

On Saturday, a special play will be presented at McDowell Technical Community College in honor of Black History Month. This play also addresse…


McDowell commemorates Martin Luther King with prayer breakfast, special service

Mike Conley Updated Jan 20, 2020

McDowell County residents gathered together Saturday morning and Monday morning to honor the life and legacy of a great American prophet and l…


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