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Spring Litter Sweep Recognized April 17-21

In recognition of Spring Litter Sweep, The City of Marion will provide free pick up for large items such as appliances, furniture and tires to City of Marion residents during the week of April 17-21. Items need to be placed on the curb in time for your no...

Sandra Ayers Named March Citizen of the Month

Marion City Council Members recognized Sandra Ayers as Citizen of the Month for March 2023.

Mayor Pro Tem Ayers stated that the Citizen of the month he had selected was someone he should have chosen a long time ago. He stated that in a time when public sch...

Joseph McDowell Historical Catawba Greenway Named Part of New Blue Ridge Snorkel Trail

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, in collaboration with partners, announced the premiere of the Blue Ridge Snorkel Trail, a unique wildlife recreation opportunity located in Western North Carolina that connects people to the fasci...

Community Building Park Tennis Courts to Host McDowell High School Men’s Tennis Matches

The Marion Community Building Park tennis courts will host McDowell High School Men’s Tennis home matches during the Spring 2023 season.  A total of six home tennis matches have been scheduled, as follows:

Tuesday, February 28

Tuesday, Ma...

Your Input is Needed for Comprehensive Economic Development Survey

Foothills Regional Commission is preparing a 5-year, comprehensive economic development strategy (CEDS) for the four-county region of Cleveland, McDowell, Polk, and Rutherford Counties. If you live within this region, we encourage you to provide your insi...

Mayor Steve Little Proclaims 2023 the Year of the Trail in Marion, NC

Marion Mayor Steve Little presented McDowell Trails Association President Steve Pierce with a proclamation proclaiming 2023 the Year of the Trail in Marion, NC. 

Marion and other municipalities across North Carolina are promoting the Year of the T...

Margarita Ramirez named October's Citizen of the Month

Margarita Ramirez was nominated as Citizen of the Month for October 2022 by Council Member Billy Martin.

Council Member Martin stated that he was honored to recognize Ms. Ramirez as Citizen of the Month. He stated that Ms. Ramirez was the Executive Directo...

Aimee Merrill Named September's Citizen of the Month

Aimee Merrill was nominated as Citizen of the Month for September 2022 by Council Member Chet Effler.

Council Member Effler stated that he nominated Ms. Merrill, because of her strong business leadership as well as the services and financial aid she has pr...

Scott Kelly Recognized as Citizen of the Month July 2022

Scott Kelly was nominated as Citizen of the Month for July 2022 by Council Member Don Ramsey.

Council Member Ramsey stated that Mr. Kelly wasn’t a typical citizen of the month because of his background. He said that Mr. Kelly had a history of inc...

Comprehensive Transportation Plan Shared and Adopted at July City Council Meeting

At Tuesday, July 19's Marion City Council Meeting, NCDOT Transportation Planning Division Supervisor Andy Bailey presented Foothills Regional Commission's Comprehensive Transportation Plan. The plan highlights future highway projects in ...

Brown Drive Public Parking Lot Reopens

The public parking lot at Brown Drive has reopened to the public. The City of Marion would like to thank citizens for their patience while construction work occurred on the parking lot's retaining wall. 

COVID-19 State of Emergency Terminated

The City of Marion terminated it's COVID-19 State of Emergency effective immediately on Monday, July 18.  Click the image below to read the proclamation

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John and Joneric Bruner Named Citizens of the Month June 2022

During the Tuesday, June 7 City Council meeting, City Council Members and Mayor Little named John and Joneric Bruner Marion's June Citizens of the Month. 

Mayor Steve Little congratulated the Bruners on holding the 2022 WNC Bigfoot Festival. He sa...

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