Gov. Bev Perdue announced recently that 24,000 census jobs would be available throughout North Carolina. And at least 140 of those jobs will be for McDowell County, depending on how many people turn in their census forms. Full Story »
Singers from four churches in Marion will combine their voices to perform George Frideric Handel's "Messiah" at a special concert on Sunday. Full Story »
This weekend's competition will take place at the high school beginning at 9 a.m. and continuing through 4 p.m. Twenty-two schools from both North and South Carolina will compete. Full Story »
The dress rehearsal takes place Friday before a student audience. The public is invited to attend the performance Friday evening at 6:30 p.m. in the East Junior High Auditorium. Tickets are $3 at the door. Full Story »
RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Transportation on Wednesday announced the winners of the 20th annual Wildflower Awards. The awards recognized the efforts of NCDOT staff to carry out North Carolina's wildflower program and enhance the overall appearance and environmental quality of the state's highways. The awards are sponsored by The Garden Club of North Carolina Inc. Full Story »
Four decades worth of equipment, furniture and memories were sold to the highest bidder on Wednesday. Full Story »
A new street is now open in Marion while an old railroad crossing will soon be closed. And a busy intersection in downtown Marion will feature a new kind of traffic signal. Full Story »
A grand jury recently indicted a man on a charge that he killed a fellow assisted living facility resident. A grand jury meets behind closed doors to consider if enough evidence is present for a case to be heard in Superior Court. Full Story »
Some extra, unexpected money during the holidays seems too good to be true, and authorities say it is. Full Story »
RALEIGH – Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that Marves Industries, an international producer of nonwoven textile cushioning and insulator pads for use in mattresses headquartered in Mexico, will open a new North American facility in Burke County. Full Story »
Investigators say it wasn't difficult to pin a residential break-in on a trio after finding one of their names on pawn tickets. Full Story »
When Bella arrived at the prison, she was afraid of her own shadow, probably the work of an abuser. Full Story »
Another Republican plans to run for sheriff of McDowell County. Full Story »
Hospice of McDowell County has a new executive director and four new board members. Full Story »
The trio authorities say they caught red-handed breaking into a car wash coin machine is facing more charges in connection with a second similar crime. Full Story »
Investigators need the public's help locating the person responsible for setting an outbuilding ablaze Sunday afternoon and, in the process, possibly sending a man's livelihood up in flames. Full Story »
A new alderwoman for Old Fort took the oath of office Monday morning while the town's mayor and one of the incumbent aldermen were likewise sworn in for another term. Full Story »
The McDowell Chamber of Commerce honored eight outstanding entrepreneurs Thursday evening with a new award named after one of McDowell's most successful business owners. Full Story »
Authorities say a Marion man decided to sell drugs to pay for prior indiscretions. Full Story »
A one-vehicle wreck on U.S. 221 North Saturday afternoon sent one person to the hospital by ambulance and another by helicopter. Full Story »
The Pilot Club of Marion held its annual Christmas tree-lighting ceremony Sunday in front of the McDowell County Courthouse. The club also read the names of those who are honored with a special light on the courthouse lawn's big Christmas tree. Full Story »
A tree is reflected in a rain puddle in the German city of Stuttgart. AFP/DDP/Sascha Schuermann
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