TONIGHT AT 7PM! Come learn about the history of U.S. imperialist intervention in #Iran and the real reason Trump and the billionaires are threatening the world with another war. Hosted by our friends from PSLWNC.

#McDowellCountyNC #MarionNC #WNC #StopTheWarOnIran #NoMoreWars

After 18-Month Investigation, Marion Father Charged with Infant’s Murder | WNC Times Marion man charged with murder in the death of a 3-month-old infant. Get the latest details on the McDowell Infant Death case.

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The Mountain Town In North Carolina Where $160,000 Buys A Dream Retirement Home Find affordable mountain living in North Carolina

MORE PRAISE FOR #MARIONNC: “The downtown area, with its beautifully preserved historic buildings, feels like stepping into a Norman Rockwell painting – if Norman Rockwell had access to craft beer and farm-to-table restaurants.”

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Looking for a specific book? Let us help order it for you through our affiliate storefront @Bookshop.org! Call or email us, and we can order just about anything for you that you could find on the billionaire-owned bookstore site.

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See events that will close Marion downtown streets this year, including Friday night concerts The schedule of downtown events was adopted by the Marion City Council during the regular meeting.

IT’S OFFICIAL: Fourth Friday downtown concert series in #MarionNC has been announced!

“This spring & summer [series] will [begin] Friday, May 22. Events will include live music at the City Stage [on Main St.]. The only month it will not take place is August.” #WNC

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SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, August 29th is #WNC #Bigfoot Festival 2026 here in downtown #MarionNC, and we have BIG plans for this year ... Put it on your calendar ✅ and plan NOW to be here!

Take a look at what we have planned so far: www.bigfootbooksnc.com/events/wnc-m...

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If anyone has any L’Amour or other westerns they’d be willing to donate or part with, please let us know. 😅

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📢 Saturday 3/28 at 12pm — #NoKings rally & protest in front of the courthouse in downtown #MarionNC

We are providing FREE COFFEE! @mcdowellncdems.bsky.social

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Looking ahead, we have a big week to close out March! #WomensHistoryMonth

❌ Thursday 3/26 at 7pm — Stop the War On Iran teach-in & discussion, hosted by #PSLWNC

🎤 Friday 3/27 at 7pm — Our VERY FIRST Open Mic #Poetry Night!!! hosted by @squintygerg.bsky.social

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JOIN US TODAY (Saturday 3/21) AT 2PM for Dr. Rima Vesely-Flad discussing her new book “The Fire Inside: The Dharma of Audre Lorde and James Baldwin”!

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McDowell Literary Festival — Bigfoot Books & Brews The First Annual McDowell Literary Festival is a collaboration between three of the independent bookstores in McDowell County, NC! Taking place on Independent Bookstore Day 2026 (the last Saturday in…

3) Fill out and turn in the passport page of book on literary festival day at any of the three participating bookstores to be entered into a drawing for an amazing prize package after the festival!

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McDowell Literary Festival passport books are NOW AVAILABLE at all three independent bookstores in #McDowellCountyNC!

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DID YOU KNOW? Marion-based artesian bottled water brand BeWater is being given out in gift bags at the Oscars today!

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James Haney, historian and 'Southern gentleman,' remembered for devotion to McDowell County history “Jim gave everything he had to the preservation and interpretation of local history,” said friend and fellow historian Anne Swann.

“[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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Author of book on lost NC towns coming to downtown Marion for Women’s History Month “Lost Towns of North Carolina” explores forgotten history in North Carolina.

“We’re so excited to celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth with a woman historian of Heather Leah’s caliber. Her large social media following speaks for itself. She has been to many of the places that she writes about—and has the amazing photos to prove it!”

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“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:
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Who Really Holds McDowell’s Revaluation Contract? Watch now | Handwritten change appears in county appraisal paperwork

“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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“Hidden Historian” Heather Leah in Marion this Saturday! — Bigfoot Books & Brews HIDDEN HISTORY IN McDOWELL COUNTY? Heather is planning to do some exploring of “hidden history” this weekend while she’s out here in McDowell County, and she’s inviting everyone to share your…

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.

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Heather Leah Author Talk & Book Signing — Bigfoot Books & Brews Join us as for a special afternoon event with Heather Leah, “The Hidden Historian” and author of the new book Lost Towns of North Carolina .

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...

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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

MARION MAN MARCHING TO D.C.: Did you know there’s a man marching from his home here in #MarionNC, all the way to Washington, D.C., to “bring awareness of the atrocities against CHILDREN”?

His name is JR Garcia, and this photo was taken of him by Kristy Neff in North Wilkesboro, NC, on March 3.

Yes, you lost an hour of sleep this morning. Come get some caffeine! 🤣 Open 1-9pm.

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Happy #InternationalWomensDay (March 8)! We just want to give a shout out to some of the AMAZING women business owners right here in downtown #MarionNC.

This is not a complete list, but so many businesses right here on Main Street (and E. Court St. 😅) are run by some incredible women, y’all!

(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!

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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!

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“Death Café” Agenda-Free Discussion About Death* — Bigfoot Books & Brews Join us for our next “Death Café”*! “Death Café” is a space where people can engage in open, meaningful conversations about life, death, and living fully every day. An agenda-free discussion...

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!

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Is Asheville a good place to live? Here's what Travel + Leisure says Here's why the city was named among a list of the 10 best mountain towns for year-round living.

Asheville might be on Travel + Leisure’s “Top 10 Mountain Towns for Year-Round Living,” BUT … “The article placed the avg home in #AshevilleNC at around $450K, adding that more attainable prices are available in surrounding towns, including … #MarionNC.” 👈 #WNC

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New McDowell County festival to highlight books, local bookstores and NC authors The festival is a collaboration among three independent bookstores.

Thank you, McDowell News, for sharing the news about the First Annual McDowell Literary Festival!

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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.

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