Alert Top Story Marion is Small Town of the Year for 2018 By MIKE CONLEY Nov 16, 2018 Nov 16, 2018 Updated Mar 19, 2019 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save By MIKE CONLEY Marion’s growth and vitality has earned it the Small Town of the Year Award for 2018 from the N.C. 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Now is the time to speak up Marion house catches fire Monday morning, cause under investigation McDowell County Sheriff Ricky Buchanan will retire Aug. 1, before term ends Meet the Morganton woman who says hard work has kept her going ... for 105 years Corpening YMCA in Marion to host Healthy Aging Day 5 antique guns stolen from Historic Carson House in McDowell County Report: Chuck Edwards under scrutiny for alleged affair with former aide; lawmaker denies claims McDowell County state transportation employees win backhoe, motorgrader competitions NFL analyst says Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young 'needs to prove' he's worth an extension State museum in Old Fort getting new standard hours. Here's when it'll be open. 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Marion man injured in shooting in Newton; police say 1 gunman charged A Marion woman and a baby were also named as victims.
Marion house catches fire Monday morning, cause under investigation No injuries were reported to civilians or firefighters. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
McDowell County Sheriff Ricky Buchanan will retire Aug. 1, before term ends “After over three decades in law enforcement, I have made the decision to retire and enjoy more time with my family, the outdoors and hopefull…
5 antique guns stolen from Historic Carson House in McDowell County “Please help us recover these important pieces of history so they can be safely returned."
