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Marion news for Sunday, October 18, 2026

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Transportation · McDowell County

Foothills Regional Comprehensive Transportation Plan Covers McDowell, Polk, Rutherford Counties

The N.C. Department of Transportation's Transportation Planning Division, the Foothills RPO (formerly Isothermal RPO), and the municipalities of McDowell, Polk, and Rutherford Counties have begun a Comprehensive Transportation Plan study for the Foothills Region. The plan evaluates highway, public transportation, and bicycle/pedestrian needs to support anticipated growth, with airports and rail also considered. The CTP is updated approximately every ten years, and residents can review the full plan online via a link provided by the Town of Lake Lure.

Source: Town of Lake Lure — Official News Read the full story ↗

Local Politics · McDowell County

McDowell Candidates Discuss Affordability, Mental Health, Helene Recovery at Forum

Candidates for the McDowell County Board of Commissioners, the N.C. House District 85 seat, and the Marion seat on the Board of Education participated in a forum Thursday evening. Topics addressed included affordability, mental health, and recovery from Hurricane Helene. The article does not name individual candidates or quote specific statements made during the event.

Source: The McDowell News Read the full story ↗