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Forest Service opens 8 miles of new trails, new parking in Old Fort

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Forest Service opens 8 miles of new trails, new parking in Old Fort

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The USDA Forest Service’s Grandfather Ranger District has opened new trails and additional parking areas in Old Fort after months of Helene-related repair work.Read Article

Old Fort celebrates third annual Trails and Trains Festival

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Old Fort celebrates third annual Trails and Trains Festival

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For three days, the town of Old Fort celebrated its rail-road heritage and its potential as a destination for trails with the third annual Trails & Trains Festival.Read Article

$10,000 in smalls grants from Rotary Club of Marion go to 11 McDowell County organizations

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$10,000 in smalls grants from Rotary Club of Marion go to 11 McDowell County organizations

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The money went toward food, children and animal projects.Read Article

Trail network expanding in Old Fort

New trails and parking areas in Old Fort have opened after months of Helene-related repair work. The new trails were completed by the National Forest Service and its partners in McDowell County.Old Fort, North Carolina · Old Fort Read Article

USS Comstock returns to San Diego after 3-month mission in Indo-Pacific

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SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) -- The USS Comstock returned to its homeport in San Diego on Thursday after a three month mission in the Indo-Pacific, the U.S. Navy reports. Marines and sailors aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) returned to Naval Base San Diego on Thursday after a three-month mission to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in the Indo-Pacific. The Navy says 115 U.S. Marines and Sailors from Alpha Com…Old Fort, North Carolina · Old Fort Read Article

Bluegrass concert series kicks off at Old Fort Trails & Trains festival

Blue Ridge Roots Revival, a summer and fall concert series presented by the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area and the Jazz Foundation of America, will feature 10 performances throughout Western North Carolina.Old Fort, North Carolina · Old Fort Read Article

New trails, parking open in Old Fort

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The USDA Forest Service's Grandfather Ranger District and its partners in McDowell County opened new trails and additional parking areas in Old Fort on May 30 after months of Hurricane Helene related repair work.US Forest Service · Old Fort Read Article

SAF-Holland Celebrates Haldex REMAN 40th Anniversary - Waste Advantage Magazine

SAF-HOLLAND, a leading global manufacturer of heavy-duty commercial vehicle components, celebrates the 40th Anniversary of Haldex REMAN operations in Marion, North Carolina. This significant milestone underscores the company’s commitment to […]Marion, North Carolina · Marion Read Article

USDA Forest Service opens 8 miles of new trails, new parking in Old Fort

OLD FORT, N.C., May 30, 2025 – The USDA Forest Service’s Grandfather Ranger District and its partners in McDowell County today opened new trails and additional parking areas in Old Fort, North Carolina, after months of Helene-related repair work. The 8 miles of trails provide new connections in the Old Fort Trail system, which has …US Forest Service · Old Fort Read Article

Mission Hospital McDowell’s emergency services director recognized for leadership

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“Drew consistently demonstrates the qualities of an outstanding leader, inspiring his team and ensuring our patients receive the highest level of care."Marion, North Carolina · Marion Read Article

Man sentenced to life in prison for murder of Marion man

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After a two-week trial, a McDowell County jury found a man guilty of first-degree murder in the shooting death of a Marion man in November 2023.Marion, North Carolina · Marion Read Article

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