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Old Fort, North Carolina is located in McDowell County. Zip codes in Old Fort, NC include 28762. More Old Fort information.

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Sunday Jan 3 | Asheville Citizen-Times

Probe continues into wreck killing 3 children

A Highway Patrol reconstruction team was in McDowell County on Saturday taking measurements from a wreck that killed three children and left their father in critical condition.

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Sat Jan 02, 2010

The Asheville Citizen-Times

Speed cited in McDowell wreck killing 3 children

The driver of a car involved in a fatal New Year's Eve crash that killed his three children was driving nearly twice the posted speed limit, authorities said Friday.

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Fri Jan 01, 2010

Marion (McDowell) News

Year in Review: Winter Blast of 2009

McDowell's second most newsworthy story of the year occurred just a couple of weeks ago.

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Wed Dec 30, 2009

Marion (McDowell) News

Deputies raid home in 'known crack area'

An Old Fort man faces multiple charges after a recent raid of his home turned up illegal drugs, a gun and money, authorities say.

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Mon Dec 28, 2009

Marion (McDowell) News

Gunny salutes community's response to Toys for Tots

Despite a bad economy, the local Toys for Tots campaign had the most successful year ever in 2009.

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Fri Dec 25, 2009

Asheville Citizen-Times

Storm slams parts of WNC; other areas little affected

Flo Holmes spent much of her Saturday helping other members of the Hankins/North Fork Volunteer Fire Department clear dozens of snow-felled trees from rural roads in northeastern McDowell County.

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Wed Dec 23, 2009

Asheville Citizen-Times

Weather may complicate holiday travel

Does Santa Claus pick up hitchhikers? It might help if he did as travelers get ready for what could be a nasty holiday weekend.

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Mon Dec 21, 2009

Marion (McDowell) News

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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Sat Dec 19, 2009

Marion (McDowell) News

Winter weather expected in McDowell

Those dreaming of a white Christmas just might get their wish a bit early this year.

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Thu Dec 17, 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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Tue Dec 15, 2009

Marion (McDowell) News

Grand jury indicts man in embezzlement case

A business manager accused of swindling more than $100,000 will face their charge in McDowell County Superior Court.

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Thu Dec 10, 2009

Professional Carwashing/Detail

Crime report: Robberies in NC, OH, MI, AL, NH, NJ

The Dec. 9 story said police have advised customers using self-serve carwashes to visit the businesses before night, and asked employers and family members to pass on the warning to others.

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Sun Dec 06, 2009

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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Thu Dec 03, 2009

Marion (McDowell) News

Old Fort holiday kicks into high gear

This weekend, folks can celebrate Christmas at the historic Carson House, meet some local writers at the Appalachian Authors Fair and enjoy the annual Christmas parade in Old Fort.

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Wed Dec 02, 2009

Asheville Citizen-Times

There's a stocking full of Christmas cheer this weekend

Don't expect any silent nights around Western North Carolina this weekend - community holiday celebrations are kicking in.

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Mon Nov 30, 2009

Marion (McDowell) News

Board considers truancy, building projects

McDowell County public school officials say they are getting tough on absenteeism.

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Thu Nov 26, 2009

Marion (McDowell) News

Advisories

DENSE FOG ADVISORY in effect until 900 AM EST THU NOV 26 2009 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING... A DENSE FOG 4e5 ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING.

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Tue Nov 24, 2009

Marion (McDowell) News

County responds to Operation Christmas Child

Greenlee Baptist Church has served 8 years as a relay center for Operation Christmas Child; a nationwide shoebox drive sponsored by Samaritan's Purse.

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Sat Nov 21, 2009

Asheville Citizen-Times

Nursery plants fruit, lessons at school

The closest many students at Old Fort Elementary School have come to eating an actual fig is the filling inside a Fig Newton cookie.

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Thu Nov 19, 2009

Asheville Citizen-Times

Swannanoa sets aside bitterness at meeting

Coming off the bitterly contested issue of incorporation, Swannanoa residents put their differences aside and came together Tuesday to help the community move forward.

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