News Stories from 2022
City of Marion officials provide update on racial equity efforts
By MIKE CONLEY August 17, 2022
The city of Marion has made progress on addressing institutional racism in the local community. That includes having city employees and offici…
Marion City Council to meet Tuesday with West Marion Forum
From Staff Reports Aug 14, 2022
On Tuesday, the Marion City Council will meet with the West Marion Community Forum and talk about the city’s efforts to address the problem of…
Marion City Council hears about housing projects and trail progress
MIKE CONLEY Updated Aug 8, 2022
At Tuesday’s meeting, the Marion City Council heard reports about the progress being made in the areas of good, affordable housing and improve…
Local officials asked to address problem of racism in McDowell
MIKE CONLEY Updated Aug 5, 2022
McDowell County’s leaders are being asked to address the problem of institutional racism and help advance racial equity in this community.
Marion City Council adopts 2021-2022 budget
MIKE CONLEY Updated Jul 23, 2022
On Tuesday, the Marion City Council adopted the recommended budget for fiscal year 2021-2022. The budget calls for the city’s property tax rat…
Peaches can be found at the Marion Tailgate Market
MEGAN STEVENS Marion Business Association Jul 19, 2022
Join us today, July 19 at the Historic Marion Tailgate Market from 3-6 p.m.
West Marion Community Forum gets $300,000 national grant
From Staff Reports Updated Jul 15, 2022
The West Marion Community Forum, Inc. announced this week it received a $300,000 grant in support of an ambitious campaign to advance health e…
Marion's Billy Martin launches campaign for N.C. Senate
From Staff Reports Updated Jun 25, 2022
Billy Martin, the Democratic nominee for N.C. Senate District 46, kicked off his campaign Thursday evening.
McDowell holds Juneteenth celebration
From staff reports Updated Jun 20, 2022
McDowell County’s first ever Juneteenth celebration took place over the weekend. This was the first year that Juneteenth was recognized as a f…
UPDATE: McDowell's first Juneteenth celebration a success
From staff reports Updated Jun 19, 2022
McDowell County’s first ever Juneteenth celebration took place this weekend. This was the first year that Juneteenth was recognized as a feder…
McDowell’s first Juneteenth celebration set for this weekend. Events start on Friday.
From staff reports Updated Jun 16, 2022
McDowell County’s first ever Juneteenth celebration will take place this weekend on Friday through Sunday.
Marion City Council brings back Citizen of the Month recognitions
MIKE CONLEY Updated Jun 8, 2022
For the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Marion City Council recognized a Citizen of the Month and the honorees ar…
Historic Marion Tailgate Market will have free bucket gardens this week in downtown Marion
MEGAN STEVENS Marion Business Association Updated May 20, 2022
Join us this Tuesday, May 24 at the Historic Marion Tailgate Market from 3 to 6 p.m.
Chamber holds McDowell Strong Awards Ceremony for annual banquet
From Staff Reports Updated Apr 28, 2022
This year, the McDowell County Chamber of Commerce dedicated its annual banquet to honor those in our community who have exhibited strength, f…
McDowell ReConnect Event set for Wednesday, April 20
OMI SALAVEA Special to The McDowell News Updated Apr 18, 2022
West Marion Community Forum Inc. invites fellow proponents of change and community members to their McDowell ReConnect Event on Wednesday, April 20.
McDowell’s women making a difference
GINGER WEBB Coordinator, the Community Engagement Project Updated Apr 11, 2022
A challenged world is an alert world. Individually, we’re all responsible for our own thoughts and actions — all day, every day.
New initiative seeks to honor women in McDowell County
From Staff Reports Updated Apr 1, 2022
A new initiative seeks to honor and recognize women in McDowell County who are making a positive difference in the local community.
Marion to hold three-day Juneteenth festival
MIKE CONLEY Updated Mar 17, 2022
This year, Marion will celebrate Juneteenth with a three-day festival for everyone to enjoy.
Marion City Council to meet Tuesday
From Staff Reports Updated Mar 12, 2022
On Tuesday, the Marion City Council will hear an update from the West Marion Community Forum; recognize the Fire Department and the 2021 Main …
Special events in McDowell scheduled to remember those who died from COVID, overdoses
From Staff Reports Mar 3, 2022
Two special events are scheduled this weekend to honor the memory of those who have died from both COVID-19 and overdoses.
McDowell teacher suspended after racial remark reinstated at different school
From staff reports Updated Mar 2, 2022
A McDowell County teacher has been reinstated to teach at another school after an investigation into a racial slur in the classroom that was v…
VOICES HEARD: McDowell’s people speak their minds on the issues during 2020
By MIKE CONLEY Updated Feb 4, 2022
Not all of McDowell County’s major events in 2020 were about COVID-19. Throughout the year, the county’s people voiced their concerns and opin
Ground-breaking ceremony scheduled for Old Fort Trails Project
From Staff Reports Updated Jan 11, 2022
The U.S. Forest Service, the G5 Trail Collective and members of the Old Fort community will take part in a groundbreaking ceremony for start o…
McDowell leaders work to determine the best use of opioid lawsuit money
MIKE CONLEY Jan 15, 2022
McDowell County is expected to receive a total of almost $4 million spread out over an 18-year period from the massive $26 billion settlement …
Christmas Car Caravan brings holiday fun to Marion and Old Fort
By MIKE CONLEY Updated Jan 17, 2022
Even without the traditional parades, folks in Marion and Old Fort still had some much needed holiday fun with the Christmas Community Car Car…
Community activists in McDowell release textbook on making positive change
By MIKE CONLEY Updated Jan 10, 2022
Two community activists who are making a positive difference in McDowell County have created a toolkit they hope will help others across the n…
Christmas Community Car Caravan Challenge set for Saturday
By MIKE CONLEY Updated Jan 8, 2022
This year, there won’t be traditional Christmas parades because of the COVID-19 pandemic. But the community forums for Old Fort, Marion East
Free and accessible: McDowell testing sites help prevent the spread of COVID-19
From Staff Reports Updated Jan 6, 2022
Foothills Health District and McDowell County Emergency Services have made COVID-19 testing a priority since March when the COVID-19 pandemic began.
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