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MTCC Workforce Education Center Coming to Old Fort

MARION – McDowell Technical Community College (MTCC) has been awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) in the amount of $691,420 to increase workforce training opportunities and diversify the regional economy. This grant was funded by the American Rescue Plan and ...
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Special Olympics of McDowell

Special Olympics of McDowell is sponsoring an informational meeting on Saturday, August 20, 6:00 at the first Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall.  A free spaghetti dinner will be served.  Individuals who are interested in coaching or volunteering are encouraged to attend.  Prospective athletes and their ...
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MTCC Invests in Students—Fall 2022 Begins August 15

MTCC Invests in Students—Fall 2022 Begins August 15 Marion— There was one major lesson learned at McDowell Technical Community College over the past year. Investment in students works. “We are beginning the 2022-23 academic year in a solid position,” said Dr. Brian S. Merritt, MTCC President. “MTCC is ...
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Marion Woman Charge with Meth Possession

Detective David Jones with the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office Community Impact Team charged 37-year-old Peggy Lee Cantrell of Marion with Felonious Possession of Methamphetamine.  A Magistrate issued her a $2,500 secured bond. On June 6, 2022, Detective Jones was patrolling the Montford Cove community when ...
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Body Discovered in Search for Missing Asheville Man

On Monday afternoon, authorities located human remains in a remote area of Curtis Creek in McDowell County, NC. Detectives with the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office believe the body is that of 20-year-old Gabe Focaracci who has been missing from the Asheville area since June ...
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Melton Awarded Order of the Long Leaf Pine

  Marion- Established in 1963, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine is conferred by the Governor for those making a significant impact and for strengthening the State of North Carolina. It is considered the most prestigious award and highest civilian honor for individuals who have 30 or ...
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New employment opportunities to provide young adults on-the-job training with our national forests

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Aug 1, 2022) – The U.S. Forest Service, Blue Ridge Bartram Trail Conservancy and Southeast Conservation Corps are ...
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Treasurer Folwell to Discuss Impact of the Recession on NC

  Treasurer Folwell to Discuss Impact of the Recession on North Carolina Ask Me Anything Conference Call with Media is Scheduled for Today   (Raleigh, N.C.) – With the U.S. economy sliding into recession after two consecutive months of declining Gross Domestic Product, State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, ...
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Treasurer Folwell to Present Check to Asheville Addiction Treatment Clinic

Treasurer Folwell to Present Check to Asheville Addiction Treatment Clinic Real Recovery Clinical Services Helps to Provide Healing, Renewal   (Raleigh, N.C.) — State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, CPA, will be returning a bundle of money to Real Recovery Clinical Services at its Asheville addiction treatment facility ...
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Free puppet play for people of all ages!

Toybox Theatre will be presenting  "The Miraculously Inventive Machine of Charlie Mean"  a free puppet play for people of all ages. This puppet show is intended to be creative and inspirational for ALL ages. Fun, funny, full of whimsy and bursting ...
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