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Jacque Mentink Named September Citizen of the Month

Council Member Chet Effler selected realtor Jacque Gouge Mentink as September's Citizen of the Month. 

Council Member Effler stated that it was a pleasure to select people to be recognized as Citizen of the Month. He stated that the hardest part w...

MHS Tennis Team to Use Community Building Tennis Courts

The Marion Community Building Park Tennis Courts will host  McDowell High School Girl’s Tennis Team matches on the following dates:

• Tuesday, August 29 
• Thursday, August 31 
• Tuesday, September 12 
• Thursday, Septemb...

Kim Effler Named July Citizen of the Month

During the July Marion City Council Meeting, Council Member Ann Harkey named McDowell Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Kim Effler July's Citizen of the Month.

Mayor Little thanked those present for taking part in such a special ceremony. He stated that th...

City, Centro Unido Latino-Americano and The Building Integrated Communities Program Join Forces

Danny Hampton Named June Citizen of the Month

Council Member Don Ramsey selected Freedom Life Ministries Executive Director Danny Hampton as the City of Marion's June Citizen of the Month.

Council Member Ramsey stated it was his honor and pleasure to recognize June’s Citizen of the ...

Marion Named One of the Best Places to Retire in NC

The City of Marion, North Carolina, was recently named by Travel and Leisure Magazine one of the top 10 places to retire in North Carolina. 

The magazine states that "retirees seeking outdoor activities, a lively downtown, and mountain views ...

Allen and Debra Gurley are May's Citizens of the Month

Council Member Billy Martin selected Allen and Debra Gurley as May’s Citizens of the Month. 

Council Member Martin said he was honored and privileged to recognize the Gurleys, who have been his neighbors for more than 47 years. He stated that the ...

Van McKinney is April's Citizen of the Month

Mayor Steve Little selected former WBRM Reporter Van McKinney as Citizen of the Month for the month of April. 

Mayor Little stated that he had chosen Mr. McKinney, because of his lifelong career in radio. He stated that Mr. McKinney’s vo...

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...

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...

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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