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McDowell County to host country, bluegrass festivals in August
In August, McDowell County will again host not one but two festivals featuring some of the best performers in classic country and bluegrass music. Evans Media Source has announced the lineup for the 2024 annual festival called the McDowell Country Music Roundup. It will be held Aug. 9-10 at Camping World of Marion.
McDowell County man charged with three counts of extortion
A McDowell County man has been charged by the N.C. Department of Insurance with extortion. North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced Tuesday the arrest of Brody Alan Hankinson, 48, of 105 Whispering Pines Drive, Marion. Hankinson is charged with three counts of extortion, all felonies, according to a news release from the department of insurance.
McDowell County man charged with three counts of extortion
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Brody Alan Hankinson, 48, of 105 Whispering Pines Drive, Marion, NC. Hankinson is charged with three counts of extortion, all felonies. According to special agents with the Department of Insurance’s Criminal Investigations Division, Hankinson violently threatened three insurance agents...
McDowell calendar: Marion Tailgate Market to hold Summer Luau today
Calendar items must be submitted at least six days before an event. Items are only guaranteed to publish once prior to the event. To guarantee placement in the paper on a particular day, organizations can purchase an ad by calling 315-720-9694. Email all items to news@mcdowellnews.com. SATURDAY, JULY 20. The...
100-degree highs? Marion, Catawba Valley brace for hot days ahead
Portions of the Interstate 40 corridor could flirt with the 100-degree mark over the next five days. Mid-to-late July is the climatological peak for average high temperatures during the summer season in the North Carolina foothills and western piedmont, and on cue the region is going to likely see its highest temperatures so far in 2024.
Fatal Airplane Crash In McDowell County - Updated
Pilot, two passengers, all of South Carolina, perish in accident. LINCOLN HERALD STAFF | Comments: 0 | Leave a comment. NEBO––A fatal airplane crash occurred in McDowell County on Sunday. According to the National Transportation Safety Board and the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred in a...
Nebo man charged with meth possession
A Nebo man has been charged with possession of methamphetamine. On Monday, deputies with the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office were called to Old Hwy 10 due to a report of a suspicious vehicle blocking the road. Rodney Dale Williamson, 33, was the driver of the car.. A search of Williamson turned up methamphetamine, according to a news release.
McDowell writer: A marker, Calla lillies and a spate of grief
A surprise came today — one I wasn’t quite prepared for. The wonderful Blue Ridge Monuments of Marion called to say my husband’s memorial marker stone (which also includes my marker) was set earlier this week. A surprise, since all was scheduled for December. However, I suppose after almost three years, it’s time.
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