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Marion, North Carolina is located in McDowell County. Zip codes in Marion, NC include 28752. More Marion information.

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Deputies: Suspect stabbed victim with butcher knife

An Old Fort man remains hospitalized after being stabbed in the back during a confrontation Friday morning.

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Mon Dec 21, 2009

Marion (McDowell) News

Winter storm slams McDowell

McDowell County, along with much of the East Coast, is still digging out from the big snowstorm of December '09. The blast of winter weather left McDowell blanketed by 12 to 16 inches of snow, depending upon the area of the county.

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Sat Dec 19, 2009

www2.mcdowellnews.com | late edition

Saturday storm update: Thousands in McDowell still without power

Thousands of people in McDowell County were still without power Saturday following one of the biggest winter storms to hit western North Carolina in years.

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Fri Dec 18, 2009

Marion (McDowell) News

Commissioners discuss Point Lookout, greenway, Lake James

McDowell County will do its part to help provide some parking for folks wanting to enjoy the Point Lookout Trail.

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Thu Dec 17, 2009

Marion (McDowell) News

NJROTC passes inspection

If the streets of Marion seemed deserted Wednesday morning, it was because most everybody was in the high school gym.

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Wed Dec 16, 2009

Mountain Xpress

Marion plans downtown New Year' s Eve celebration

The Marion Rotary Club, Marion Business Association, city of Marion and McDowell County are co-sponsors of the event.

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Mon Dec 14, 2009

www2.mcdowellnews.com | late edition

Webb: Blogger's accusations false, politically motivated

Andy Webb says accusations against him are nothing more than a politically motivated smear campaign.

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Sat Dec 12, 2009

www.citizen-times.com | late edition

Wreck reported in McDowell County

The N.C. Highway Patrol is investigating a traffic accident this morning near Marion in McDowell County.

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Thu Dec 10, 2009

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Marion, N.C., Hit by High Winds.

Bad weather hit Marion, North Carolina, on Wednesday. I work at the local Marion Walmart and have to be outside for most of the day; this means that I had to get a first-hand look at the approaching winds and was forced to work in them the entire day.

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Wed Dec 09, 2009

Marion (McDowell) News

New Marion street open, 'appealing' pole goes up

A new street is now open in Marion while an old railroad crossing will soon be closed.

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Marion (McDowell) News

Inmates train dogs, repair bikes for kids

When Bella arrived at the prison, she was afraid of her own shadow, probably the work of an abuser.

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Tue Dec 08, 2009

Marion (McDowell) News

Authorities say suspect's name turns up on pawn tickets

Investigators say it wasn't difficult to pin a residential break-in on a trio after finding one of their names on pawn tickets.

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Marion (McDowell) News

MCA hoops squads sweep opponents

The Marion Christian Academy Knights began Blue Ridge Christian Conference play by breezing past Haywood Christian 67-20 last Friday.

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Mon Dec 07, 2009

Marion (McDowell) News

New chamber award recognizes entrepreneurs

On Thursday, the McDowell Chamber of Commerce presented the first ever Tom Johnson Entrepreneurial Award.

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Marion (McDowell) News

Selling drugs to pay court costs?

Authorities say a Marion man decided to sell drugs to pay for prior indiscretions.

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Sun Dec 06, 2009

Marion (McDowell) News

Pilot Club lights up courthouse lawn

The Pilot Club of Marion held its annual Christmas tree-lighting ceremony Sunday in front of the McDowell County Courthouse.

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Marion (McDowell) News

Perfect Christmas gifts; art from the heart

If it wasn't Christmas shopping season yet, it is now; today is the official opening of the Blue Ridge Artisans' Show and Sale at the MACA Gallery on Main Street in Marion.

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Sat Dec 05, 2009

Marion (McDowell) News

Rain sends cars, trucks, tractor-trailers skidding

The rain wreaked havoc for motorists Wednesday, sending a tractor-trailer barreling into the Interstate 40 guardrail and tying up eastbound traffic; sending a vehicle careening head-on into an empty school bus; and sending power lines toppling to the ground after a pickup hit a guy wire, authorities say.

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Fri Dec 04, 2009

Asheville Citizen-Times

Appalachian Potters Market held in Marion Saturday

STAFF REPORTS * communitynews@citizen-times.com * published December 4, 2009 9:15 am MARION North Carolinas longest running, claywork-only show and sale will be held 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at McDowell High School in Marion.

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By invitation only web site for local issues

boomslang said in the Marion Forum:

if you want a forum that is positive, civil, and progress oriented, then consider MMPAC. It is by invitation only.If you have acted like an idiot in here, then don't ask for an invitation. MMPAC is for intelligent, forward thinking individuals who want to discuss solutions to the problems that the City and County are experiencing. If you can discuss a broad range of topics in a civilized manner, then email me. boomslang@snakebite.com

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