“One hundred twenty-four years ago, three founders had a dream and today their dream is helping me achieve my dream,” student Ashlynn Caudill said. “My dream is to be a Mountaineer, not a Boone Mountaineer, but for me, even better, a Hickory Mountaineer.”
Progress continues to come along as one part of an athletics facility project at McDowell High School has been completed just in time for the new school year, while the second piece moves steadily toward completion.
Dr. Brian S. Merritt will be leaving his position as president of McDowell Technical Community College on Aug. 31 to begin his new job with the NC Community College System.
McDowell County Board of Education will hold its monthly board meeting for July on Monday, July 10 at 6 p.m. at the District Office board room on 334 S. Main St. in Marion.
Prior to spring break, Marion Elementary School and its fifth-grade class completed the DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program for the 2022-23 school year.
At the beginning of Monday night’s meeting, McDowell County Board of Education members set aside 30 minutes for public comment and input on the search for a new superintendent.
McDowell High School senior Dawson Bartlett took home a first-place finish at the SkillsUSA Regional competition last month at Blue Ridge Community College in Hendersonville.
March Madness is a time of the year in which young people get to live out their dreams. That theme is the focus of a reading project that Marion Elementary students are participating in as a part of the One School, One Book program for the 2022-23 school year.
UPDATE: According to a social media post on Friday, the East McDowell variety show scheduled for this evening (Friday, Feb. 24, 2023) has been postponed due to a facility issue. A new date will be announced later.
Glenwood Elementary School hosted a "Snowmen at Work" Parent Night on Thursday, Jan. 27, with a focus on careers. Each class picked a different career to research, and decorated their class snowman in attire based on that chosen career. Students also had the opportunity to decorate an indivi…
The McDowell County Board of Education will meet on Monday at the boardroom of the Central Office to discuss ongoing projects and take action on several items.
Morgan Whittemore of Marion earned the distinction of Faculty Honors for Spring 2021 at the Georgia Institute of Technology. This designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have earned a 4.0 academic average for the semester.
Recent school years have brought many changes for students and staff. One major change for 2021-2022 is the new McDowell County Virtual Academy opening this coming school year.
The McDowell County Board of Commissioners met with the county Board of Education on April 16 to talk about how local schools responded to the COVID-19 situation and the budget for next fiscal year.
“A dedicated and passionate supporter of Marion’s downtown, Walt embodies the spirit of community service through his tireless contributions and leadership.”
A brush fire happening now on Interstate 40 near the Nebo/Lake James exit will soon be under control.
America commemorates its 250th anniversary in 2026. Here's how our community is marking this historic national milestone.
The first official train to travel on the tracks between Old Fort and Black Mountain since Hurricane Helene went through on Saturday. The train, which came from Hickory, stopped in Old Fort for 30 minutes, greeted by a crowd of supporters and onlookers.
Predictions from The Old Farmer's Almanac show that North Carolina could be in for an arid summer season this year.
Democratic Gov. Josh Stein wants 15% raises for law enforcement and nurses, and starting teacher pay to be the highest in the Southeast.
"Adults — regardless of their relationship to the youth — who contribute to the delinquency of minors through action, inaction, encouragement, or audience participation will be appropriately charged."
Senate Republicans voted to advance a $70 billion plan to fund ICE and Border Patrol for the next three years, ignoring Democrats' demands for guardrails on immigration enforcement agents.
Republicans across the country are grappling with how to campaign amid high gas prices after weaponizing the issue during the Biden years.
Here’s the latest for Thursday, April 23: Iran fires on at least three boats in Strait of Hormuz; Israel and Lebanon to meet in Washington; Train collision in Denmark; Candidates for governor debate in California.
Senate takes key step toward funding ICE and border patrol with only GOP votes
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The case went to trial last week. Testimony began April 15. After the victim testified in court on Thursday, Jessica Patrick Finley pleaded guilty to all counts.
The warrant includes explicit language describing the statements allegedly made by the man.
“A predator was lurking behind the walls of the counseling office, waiting for a victim,” the victim's sister said.
Jessica Finley pleaded guilty on Thursday on the second day of testimony in the trial against her.
McDowell Tech is growing, but aging buildings remain a concern. Leaders shared the latest during Old Fort’s meeting Monday.
Democratic Gov. Josh Stein wants 15% raises for law enforcement and nurses, and starting teacher pay to be the highest in the Southeast.
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Among the most significant gains will come from the cardboard baler, which is expected to reduce cardboard hauling trips from about 156 per year to 17.
