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- Marion, NC (28752)
  
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  Areas of dense morning fog. Becoming partly cloudy after some morning light rain. High 52F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%..
  
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  Clear skies. Low around 35F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.
  
  Updated: December 14, 2019 @ 3:43 am
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‘Elf the Musical Jr.’ opens this weekend

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‘Elf the Musical Jr.’ opens this weekend

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Opening this weekend, McDowell Children’s Theatre will presens “Elf The Musical Jr.”

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Supreme Court to take up dispute over subpoenas for Trump financial records

Supreme Court to take up dispute over subpoenas for Trump financial records

Updated 9 hrs ago

North Cove and Eastfield schools have pen pals meet and greet

North Cove and Eastfield schools have pen pals meet and greet

14 hrs ago

Dixon graduates United States Naval Boot Camp

Dixon graduates United States Naval Boot Camp

15 hrs ago

Trump impeachment goes to full House after judiciary panel approves charges

Trump impeachment goes to full House after judiciary panel approves charges

Updated 16 hrs ago

Winter weather advisory issued for McDowell, WNC

Winter weather advisory issued for McDowell, WNC

Dec 12, 2019

Top Stories

New Ingles for Marion has grand opening

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New Ingles for Marion has grand opening

Many angels still need adopting for Project Christmas

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Many angels still need adopting for Project Christmas

Marion police net 176 grams of meth during traffic stop

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Marion police net 176 grams of meth during traffic stop

Beware of scams when looking for this season’s hot toy

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Beware of scams when looking for this season’s hot toy

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‘Elf the Musical Jr.’ opens this weekend

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‘Elf the Musical Jr.’ opens this weekend

Hwy 55 restaurants, including Marion’s, close their doors

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Hwy 55 restaurants, including Marion’s, close their doors

Dixon graduates United States Naval Boot Camp

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Dixon graduates United States Naval Boot Camp

Mcdowellnews.com: Obituaries published Dec. 13, 2019

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Mcdowellnews.com: Obituaries published Dec. 13, 2019

2019: The Year in Review

Crime

2 charged with drug trafficking; found with heroin during traffic stop in Iredell County

Crime

2 charged with drug trafficking; found with heroin during traffic stop in Iredell County

Report: Traffic stop leads deputy to meth, marijuana and paraphernalia.

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Report: Traffic stop leads deputy to meth, marijuana and paraphernalia.

Report: Female suspect brought drugs into jail

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Report: Female suspect brought drugs into jail

McDowell County grand jury: Former county worker indicted for embezzlement

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McDowell County grand jury: Former county worker indicted for embezzlement

Business

Investigation: Rental fraud pervasive. Many getting ripped off with home, vacation property listings

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Investigation: Rental fraud pervasive. Many getting ripped off with home, vacation property listings

Survey shows gas prices dip across NC

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Survey shows gas prices dip across NC

Black Mountain man convicted of death threats on social media

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Black Mountain man convicted of death threats on social media

Black Friday sales set record: See how much

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Black Friday sales set record: See how much

News

Marion City Council to meet Tuesday

Uber's London ban marks global backlash for ride-hailing giants

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Uber's London ban marks global backlash for ride-hailing giants

Drexel Heritage, former employees honor 100-year-old retiree

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Drexel Heritage, former employees honor 100-year-old retiree

N.C. Department of Labor investigating worker’s death

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N.C. Department of Labor investigating worker’s death

Opinion

We welcome three new caregivers to Mission Hospital McDowell, and our community

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We welcome three new caregivers to Mission Hospital McDowell, and our community

Scott Hollifield: Finding a hidden treasure in a mill village home

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Scott Hollifield: Finding a hidden treasure in a mill village home

Home Country: A lack of variety, that's the problem

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Home Country: A lack of variety, that's the problem

Column: Behind the Glare of Impeachment, Secretary DeVos Shines

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Column: Behind the Glare of Impeachment, Secretary DeVos Shines

Column: Republicans Promote Know-Nothingness During Impeachment Hearings

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Column: Republicans Promote Know-Nothingness During Impeachment Hearings

You Decide: Do the costs and benefits of technology balance?

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You Decide: Do the costs and benefits of technology balance?

Scott Hollifield: An important public service announcement about drones

Opinion

Scott Hollifield: An important public service announcement about drones

Column: Should We Even Celebrate Frosty’s 50th Anniversary?

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Column: Should We Even Celebrate Frosty’s 50th Anniversary?

2020 Calendar

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December Homefinder

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December Homefinder

Sports

Doubling up: Titans knock off Freedom, Hibriten

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Doubling up: Titans knock off Freedom, Hibriten

Titans fall to .500 after road loss

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Titans fall to .500 after road loss

Cavs' late charge sinks McDowell

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Cavs' late charge sinks McDowell

Government

Online petition asks commissioners to financially support food hub

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Online petition asks commissioners to financially support food hub

Online petition asks commissioners to financially support food hub

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Online petition asks commissioners to financially support food hub

Mural artist recognized for his work in Marion

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Mural artist recognized for his work in Marion

Filing period for 2020 races already in progress

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Filing period for 2020 races already in progress

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Ellen DeGeneres launches faux fur brand

Ben Affleck has the 'utmost respect' for Jennifer Garner

Ben Affleck has the 'utmost respect' for Jennifer Garner

Oscar-nominated actor Danny Aiello dead at 86

Oscar-nominated actor Danny Aiello dead at 86

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Education

North Cove and Eastfield schools have pen pals meet and greet

North Cove and Eastfield schools have pen pals meet and greet

New middle school FFA chapter in full swing in McDowell

New middle school FFA chapter in full swing in McDowell

Board to elect chair, vice chair at Monday’s meeting

Board to elect chair, vice chair at Monday’s meeting

Final list of winners in the N.C. State Fair cattle shows announced

Final list of winners in the N.C. State Fair cattle shows announced

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