Mcdowell Technical Community College News
Browse past news stories for Mcdowell Technical Community College in Marion, NC:
- McDowell child care centers receive grant (Asheville Citizen-Times)
posted on March 6, 2010 at 06:20:01 am
MARION — Children in four McDowell County child care centers are moving a little more and eating a little healthier thanks to the Program Nutrition and Physical Activity Self-Assessment for Child Care. Those centers are First Baptist Children’s Center, First United Methodist Church Early Childhood Enrichment Center, God’s Little People, and McDowell Technical Community College Child Development ... - Candidates file for county commission, School Board, U.S. House (The McDowell News)
posted on February 22, 2010 at 10:37:03 pm
On the 11th day of the filing period, an incumbent county commissioner talked about why he's seeking another term and a former state trooper talked about what he would hopefully accomplish if he gets elected to the McDowell County Board of Education. And another Republican has filed to run for the U.S. House of Representatives. - Shirley Brown wins Duke Energy Citizenship Award (The McDowell News)
posted on February 21, 2010 at 09:37:13 pm
Years ago, Shirley Brown was in a predicament familiar to many in McDowell. She was a victim of layoffs and plant closures. She had a new baby. She had bills to pay. - District Court judge seeks re-election (The McDowell News)
posted on February 16, 2010 at 10:32:32 pm
As the filing period continues, a sitting District Court judge from Marion talks about why he is running for re-election. Also, another Republican is seeking to become the next congressman from western North Carolina. - College student enters race(s) for N.C. House (The Morganton News Herald)
posted on February 1, 2010 at 04:34:00 pm
For awhile last week it looked like State Rep. Hugh Blackwell's re-election bid might face some competition in Burke County from an unlikely candidate: a not-quite-21-year-old college student. - Inmates save taxpayers $900,000 but it might never happen again (The McDowell News)
posted on January 14, 2010 at 12:18:44 am
For the 12th and maybe final time, county, city and school officials took a moment Wednesday to thank state inmates and N.C. Department of Correction officers for all their help. - Inmates train dogs, repair bikes for kids (The McDowell News)
posted on December 8, 2009 at 11:58:05 pm
When Bella arrived at the prison, she was afraid of her own shadow, probably the work of an abuser. - Hospice has new director (The McDowell News)
posted on December 8, 2009 at 11:28:05 pm
Hospice of McDowell County has a new executive director and four new board members. - MTCC gets news additions: dean and Webmaster (The McDowell News)
posted on November 23, 2009 at 12:02:26 am
Students and staff will soon find a familiar face wearing a new hat in the halls at McDowell Technical Community College. - Voters shake up the scene in Marion, Old Fort (The McDowell News)
posted on November 5, 2009 at 12:55:11 am
The unofficial numbers for the votes in this story include those that were cast on Election Day, the absentee ballots and the early, one-stop voting period. The McDowell County Board of Elections will make the results official with the canvass when the provisionals will be counted. - Marion voters choose new mayor, councilwoman (The McDowell News)
posted on November 4, 2009 at 02:25:11 am
Steve Little will be the next mayor of Marion. And Juanita Doggett, Everette Clark and Lloyd Cuthbertson will take their seats on the Marion City Council. - Marion, Old Fort voters go to polls Tuesday (The McDowell News)
posted on November 1, 2009 at 08:55:01 pm
On Tuesday, voters in Marion and Old Fort will elect their leaders. - Voices in McDowell anti drunk-driving group sponsors slogan contest (The McDowell News)
posted on September 17, 2009 at 11:01:52 pm
It is time to "Get the Facts, Jack" about drinking and driving in McDowell County. - Program might run again but it will cost (The McDowell News)
posted on September 16, 2009 at 11:31:42 pm
Although it is no longer operating, the state Department of Correction's Community Works Program could be restarted but it would cost local governments and other agencies that use inmate labor. - 200 new jobs in McDowell's future? (The McDowell News)
posted on September 15, 2009 at 10:18:24 pm
McDowell County is seeking to recruit an Internet-related company that promises to create nearly 200 new jobs. - Artist takes 'A Closer Look' at nature (The McDowell News)
posted on September 9, 2009 at 12:39:49 am
For years, Troy Ross has used his photographic skills in countless ways. He's taken photos of weddings and special events. He's also done photography work for bands playing at music clubs in Asheville and other venues. - Merchants beef up business with grants (The McDowell News)
posted on August 13, 2009 at 12:03:46 am
City of Marion officials and the N.C. STEP Community Leadership Committee announced the 13 recipients of the small business grants at a reception Tuesday at the Marion Depot. - Recipients of small business grants will be recognized Tuesday (The McDowell News)
posted on August 7, 2009 at 12:33:31 am
The city of Marion and the N.C. STEP Community Leadership Committee will announce the recipients of the small business grants with a reception on Tuesday. - Five more vying for leadership positions (The McDowell News)
posted on July 8, 2009 at 12:03:09 am
A longtime member of the Marion City Council is seeking another term, while a political newcomer is hoping to get elected to the board. - Company expansion means 43 new jobs for McDowell (The McDowell News)
posted on May 21, 2009 at 06:22:21 pm
RALEIGH – Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that Morganton Pressure Vessels LLC, a manufacturer of air pressure vessels and oil separators, filters and containers for absorption dryers, is expanding in McDowell County. During the next three years, the company plans to create 43 jobs and invest $2 million, including lease payments. The announcement was made possible in part by a $129,000 One North ... - Morganton company to add 43 jobs (Asheville Citizen-Times)
posted on May 21, 2009 at 05:29:54 pm
MORGANTON — Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that Morganton Pressure Vessels LLC, a manufacturer of air pressure vessels and oil separators, filters and containers for absorption dryers, is expanding in McDowell County. - Tons of events make it busiest time of the year (The McDowell News)
posted on May 14, 2009 at 11:31:44 pm
From gold digging to beekeeping to bike racing, the next four days could be the busiest in McDowell County all year. - Uncertain budget: County's proposal doesn't call for tax hike (The McDowell News)
posted on May 14, 2009 at 12:01:30 am
County Manager Chuck Abernathy gave the commissioners a proposed $34.4 million budget that doesn't call for a property tax rate hike. - Detour: DOT closing N.C. 226 on Wednesdays until work complete (The McDowell News)
posted on May 5, 2009 at 10:09:40 pm
A well-traveled mountain road is being closed one day out of the week so the N.C. Department of Transportation workers can perform some necessary repairs. - Children’s Summit in McDowell (Asheville Citizen-Times)
posted on April 15, 2009 at 05:51:55 pm
MARION – The McDowell Children’s Summit, a joint effort of the McDowell County Partnership for Children and McDowell County Schools will be held April 24 at McDowell Technical Community College. - Marion keeps growing, growing (The McDowell News)
posted on April 8, 2009 at 11:00:38 pm
Marion grew in several different directions on Tuesday. - $2 million economic boost on the way (The McDowell News)
posted on March 31, 2009 at 11:06:26 pm
McDowell and Mitchell counties will each get a $2 million grant to help with their economic development efforts. - Meeting to discuss BSW degree at McDowell Community College (Asheville Citizen-Times)
posted on March 31, 2009 at 09:21:44 am
MARION – Appalachian State University is proposing to begin a bachelor of social work degree program in January 2010 at McDowell Technical Community College. - Emergency workers hone skills at clinic (Asheville Citizen-Times)
posted on March 22, 2009 at 04:24:55 am
MARION – Lugging a heavy hose through a burning house isn't the most comfortable way to spend a Saturday, but Josh Hensley knew it would make him a better firefighter. - Commissioners hear update on county's health problems (The McDowell News)
posted on March 19, 2009 at 11:45:33 pm
The McDowell County Commissioners heard last week about the local Health Coalition's efforts to address the problems of obesity, teen pregnancy, substance abuse and access to health care.