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“Over the next few weeks, the Governor and his cabinet secretaries are traveling across the state to hear from rural North Carolinians about what their communities need to be safer, stronger, and prosperous.”
And he is kicking things off right here! #McDowellCountyNC #MarionNC #WNC #NCpol
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein is coming to Marion, NC on Monday 3/16 at 4pm!
Monday 3/16 at 4pm
Rural Listening Session: Roundtable with Governor Stein
McDowell Technical Community College
54 College Dr., Marion, NC 28752
#McDowellCountyNC #MarionNC #WNC
“[James Haney] wrote and edited … ‘McDowell County, North Carolina, 1843-1943,’ which was published in 2002 by Arcadia Publishing Co. as part of the firm’s ‘Images of America’ series.”
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#McDowellCountyNC #MarionNC #OldFortNC #LittleSwitzerlandNC #WNC
GOOD NEWS: “The National Park Service plans to reopen all roads closed by Tropical Storm Helene along the #BlueRidgeParkway by the end of 2026. Parkway staff continue repairs on about 45 landslides across 40 miles.”
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#McDowellCountyNC #LittleSwitzerlandNC #WNC
“Hidden Historian” Heather Leah is coming to Marion THIS SATURDAY 3/14 at 2pm!
Learn more & RSVP on our website now to let us know you’re coming:
www.bigfootbooksnc.com/events/heath...
#LostTownsofNC #HeatherLeah #MarionNC #McDowellCountyNC #WNC
HUGE CONGRATS to Kimberly Welborn, recently retired Director of the #McDowellCountyNC Board of Elections, for being one of 12 North Carolinians inducted into The #OrderoftheLongLeafPine for their contributions to the state!
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“Property inspections are underway across McDowell County as officials prepare for the county’s next required property revaluation, a process that will determine updated tax values for more than 32,000 parcels.”
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#McDowellCountyNC #MarionNC #OldFortNC #WNC
This week’s email newsletter is out now & there’s a lot of great stuff in it, including the full interview with JR Garcia about his march from #MarionNC to Washington, D.C.
Watch now: www.bigfootbooksnc.com/blog/hidden-...
#StepInFaith #EpsteinFiles #McDowellCountyNC #WNC #HiddenHistory
Where should #HiddenHistorian Heather Leah explore here in #McDowellCountyNC when she is visiting us this weekend? Reply with your best ideas!!
AND RSVP now & let us know you’re coming to her author talk & book signing Saturday 3/14 at 2pm: www.bigfootbooksnc.com/events/heath...
#WNC #MarionNC
You can follow JR Garcia’s walk and support him by liking his “STEP IN FAITH” FB page: www.facebook.com/profile.php?...
#SaveOurChildren #MarionNC #McDowellCountyNC #WNC
Yes, you lost an hour of sleep this morning. Come get some caffeine! 🤣 Open 1-9pm.
#DaylightSavingsTime #MarionNC #McDowellCountyNC #WNC
(Yes, we are trying to incentivize you to READ BOOKS WRITTEN BY WOMEN!)
Offer is good on our used books only. Sale ends Sunday, March 29! Come see us today — open 1-9pm.
#WHM2026 #WHM26 #McDowellCountyNC #MarionNC #WNC
March is Women’s History Month, and all this month we have amazing women authors coming to Marion to share their books and stories with us!
www.bigfootbooksnc.com/events
#WomensHistoryMonth #WHM2026 #WHM26 #MarionNC #McDowellCountyNC #WNC
Vanessa Miller is truly one of the greatest Black historical fiction writers in our midst so this is an amazing way to close out Black History Month - DO NOT MISS IT!
#McDowellCountyNC #MarionNC #WNC
Join us TONIGHT AT 7PM for our next #DeathCafé agenda-free discussion of life, death, and truly living fully every day! Olyvia’s mom, Becky, is here to host the conversation. Bring whatever to it that you want to bring!
www.bigfootbooksnc.com/events/death...
#McDowellCountyNC #MarionNC #WNC
“This festival grew out of conversations between local booksellers who all believe that independent bookstores are more than retail spaces. … they’re deeply connected to the communities they serve. This felt like a natural way to celebrate that — together.” #McDowellCountyNC #WNC
Thank you, McDowell News, for sharing the news about the First Annual McDowell Literary Festival!
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#McDowellCountyNC #MarionNC #OldFortNC #LittleSwitzerlandNC #WNC
Marla will be sharing simple, practical strategies for detoxing your home from common endocrine disruptors and why swapping to truly clean products in so many arenas really matters.
#McDowellCountyNC #MarionNC #AVL #WNC #EssentialOils #CleanProducts
It will be in their Fellowship Hall building, so there’s plenty of space & parking. We will be providing the coffee! It’s going to be an amazing event & a great way to close out #BlackHistoryMonth. DO NOT MISS IT!
RSVP now: www.bigfootbooksnc.com/events/vanes...
#McDowellCountyNC #MarionNC #WNC
LIVE MUSIC TODAY AT 2PM! Join us for original songs about mermaids, selkies, swans, and more.
www.bigfootbooksnc.com/events/merma...
#MarionNC #McDowellCountyNC #WNC
Early voting started today! Get out and vote early!!
Here’s where to vote early in McDowell County:
👉 McDowell County Board of Elections: 2458 NC-226 S, Marion, NC 28752
👉 Old Fort Depot: 25 W Main St, Old Fort, NC 28762
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#McDowellCountyNC #MarionNC #WNC
“Special Olympics of #McDowellCounty will host the first 2026 Polar Plunge on Saturday. It will happen at the Paddy’s Creek section of Lake James State Park in Nebo. Registration at 10:30am & opening ceremony at 11am.”
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#McDowellCountyNC #MarionNC #WNC
TWO OUTDOORS ACTIVITIES THIS VALENTINE’S DAY:
“The McDowell Trails Association will hold a Valentine’s hike on the Deep Cove Trail on Saturday morning, starting at 9:30 a.m. …”
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#McDowellCountyNC #MarionNC #WNC
LET’S GOOOOOO! “The proposed route could also bring back passenger service to Statesville, Hickory, Morganton and Marion for the first time since 1975.”
www.wsoctv.com/news/local/p...
#MarionNC #McDowellCountyNC #AVL #WNC
What are you reading right now? Bring it to Silent Book Club TONIGHT at 7pm and do some more reading! And, if you feel like it, share about it with others at 8pm (or not). You’re call. See you later!
www.bigfootbooksnc.com/events/silen...
#SilentBookClub #MarionNC #McDowellCountyNC #AVL #WNC
You know what makes for a great Valentine’s Day gift? A beautiful and gorgeous smelling cryptid candle! Now in stock here at Bigfoot Books & Brews in downtown Marion, NC.
#MarionNC #McDowellCountyNC #AVL #WNC #ValentinesDay
What are you reading this week?
Bring it to Silent Book Club this Friday at 7pm!
www.bigfootbooksnc.com/events/silen...
#SilentBookClub #MarionNC #McDowellCountyNC #WNC
Hey folks, we’ve decided to stay closed again today. Hope everyone who has to venture out stays safe on the roads. We will be back on Wednesday 2/4!
#MarionNC #McDowellCountyNC #WNC
Are people venturing out today? Or nah? Anyone want coffee and books? 😅
#MarionNC #McDowellCountyNC #WNC
OK we’re calling it—looks like it will be snowing pretty much most of the day tomorrow (Saturday 1/31), so we want to encourage everything to stay home and stay warm and stay safe.
#MarionNC #McDowellCountyNC #WNC
