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.

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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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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!

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Asheville Is Ready For Its Comeback After Western North Carolina experienced one of the worst natural disasters in state history, the Asheville area is back on its feet with revived music, adventure and hospitality scenes in 2026.

“As spring of 2026 begins, Wunderland Resort [in #OldFortNC] is about to enter its first full tourist season.”

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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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After Helene setbacks, Lake James plans summer rebound Lakes James State Park is looking for a more normal summer as the impact of Helene fades into the past.

LAKE JAMES NEWS: “Park Superintendent Nora Coffey says she believes the swim beach will be ready for a May 1 opening, but that the beach operation may not be quite ‘back to normal’ due to uncertainty over state funding.”

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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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All Helene-damaged Blue Ridge Parkway sections to reopen by end of 2026 They expect the section between Linville Falls and Spruce Pine, which supports the town of Little ‌Switzerland, will be reopened "sooner than the end of the year."

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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“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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Governor Stein Celebrates Exceptional North Carolinians at Long Leaf Pine Presentation Today Governor Josh Stein inducted 12 North Carolinians into The Order of the Long Leaf Pine for their contributions to the state. The award recognizes exemplary service to the state of North…

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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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?...

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

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(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.

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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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“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

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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Vanessa Miller Author Talk & Book Signing — Bigfoot Books & Brews Join us for this very special Black History Month event with USA Today bestselling author Vanessa Miller—author of historical fiction titles The Filling Station , The American Queen , and dozens…

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!

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