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🌱 Cactus Rainbow Food Truck at Nebo and 10 more events

Marion, North Carolina Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hi there, Marion! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. β˜€οΈ

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Marion Tailgate Market
  • Cactus Rainbow Food Truck at Nebo at Mica Town Brewing Company
  • MEC Camp Grier at McDowell Early College

... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? πŸ€” (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 83, low: 66.
  • Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 65 degrees. 🌢 Hot!

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Other local events
    Saturday August 8
  • Cactus Rainbow Food Truck at Nebo β†’
    Mica Town Brewing Company, 25 Brown Dr, Marion
    3:00 pm
  • Monday August 10
  • MEC Camp Grier
    McDowell Early College Marion, NC 28752
  • Band Camp 8-3:30
    McDowell High School Marion, NC 28752
    8:00 am
  • Wednesday August 12
  • MEC/MAI 9th/10th Carowinds
    McDowell Early College Marion, NC 28752
  • Thursday August 13
  • MEC/MAI 11th/12th/13th Carowinds
    McDowell Early College Marion, NC 28752
  • Thursday August 20
  • Cousins Maine Lobster - Nebo location β†’
    Mica Town Brewing Company, 25 Brown Dr, Marion
    4:00 pm
  • Saturday August 22
  • Marion Tailgate Market β†’
    Marion Tailgate Market, 67 W Henderson St, Marion
    9:00 am

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πŸ—“ Events Nearby

    Monday August 10
  • MEC Camp Grier
    McDowell Early College Marion, NC 28752
  • Band Camp 8-3:30
    McDowell High School Marion, NC 28752
    8:00 am
  • Wednesday August 12
  • MEC/MAI 9th/10th Carowinds
    McDowell Early College Marion, NC 28752
  • Thursday August 13
  • MEC/MAI 11th/12th/13th Carowinds
    McDowell Early College Marion, NC 28752

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πŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello, looking for a Caregiver job in MitchelI County.
    I am a 68 yr old lady, over ,25 yrs of experience,English speaking and honest your love one will get great care. Have excellent references. … (Nextdoor Airport Rd Area)
  • For sale a Ge dishwasher works fine in good condition needs a knob and bottom rack and needs mini basket dishwasher is working condition definitely worth getting parts for they are cheap parts i post pictures of the parts you need to buy for it
    price is $10 dollars call Joel if interested at 828 652 5115 calls only it's a landline phone number (Nextdoor Yancey Road)
  • Crane Aerospace & Electronics, Inc. posted a job opening for MIG Welder- 2nd Shift in Marion. Apply here.
  • Carrols Corporation posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Marion. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marion here.

πŸ—ž Nearby News

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  • Morganton intersection upgraded after students struck by vehicles (wsoctv.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.