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Marion's Newest Pharmacy Opens on Five Lane
The McDowell Chamber of Commerce was pleased to celebrate Marion's newest pharmacy, The Prescription Pad of Marion, with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, July 19th, 2019. The event was well attended with friends and family of owners, Anthony Randolph and Andy Stoker, and their team. Several dignitaries and ambassadors also took part in the celebration. Anthony and Andy are very excited for the opportunity to make a positive and lasting impact in Marion and all of McDowell County. The support they
Red Cross Issues Urgent Call for Blood Donors
Blood Emergency: Red Cross Issues Urgent Call for Blood DonorsLess than three-day supply of most blood types; new and existing donors called to help save lives (July 9, 2019) — Following a difficult Fourth of July week for blood donations and ongoing challenges finding new blood donors, the American Red Cross now faces a blood shortage and has issued an emergency call for eligible individuals of all blood types to give now and prevent delays in medical care. About 450 fewer blood drives were organized by
Business Leaders to Gov. Cooper: A Healthier Workforce Means a Stronger Economy
Local Chambers of Commerce Urge Lawmakers to Close Health Coverage Gap to Strengthen NC Workforce and Recruit New Jobs In a roundtable discussion with Governor Cooper and Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy Cohen, business leaders made the economic case for closing the health care coverage gap in North Carolina. They shared how high uninsured rates for people in their communities was hampering entrepreneurship, innovation and business productivity. “Companies looking to come here want to know
Understanding Healthcare Sharing Ministries
Understanding Healthcare Sharing MinistriesFor many Americans, healthcare has become the most significant expense in their budget. With the introduction of the Affordable Care Act (Obama Care), the cost of health insurance premiums has skyrocketed for millions of Americans that do not qualify for subsidies. But there is a reasonably priced alternative with the rapidly growing sector known as healthcare sharing ministries. Healthcare sharing ministries manage plans that are not insurance in the traditional
Closing the Coverage Gap to Boost Business Bottom Lines
There are 5,000 people McDowell County who can’t get health coverage. They’re in a “coverage gap”—they earn too much to qualify for Medicaid, but too little to afford health insurance, There are over 400,000 people like them across our state. This summer, the North Carolina General Assembly has a chance to close this gap and get NC residents covered. Our representatives know that this is a human issue, but they need to understand that it’s a business issue as well.As Executive Director of the McDowell
Thrifty Adventures Provides Outdoor Fun
Thrifty Adventures is opened year-round with 21 adventures to choose from: white-water and flat-water kayaking or rafting trips start in April with river tubing and waterfall rappelling starting in May. We have wetsuits and youth boats. Rock Climbing takes place year round, in winter we offer Mountaineering Courses and Ice Climbing. We also offer youth and Veteran programs. We have discounts for First Responders, Teachers, Veterans and Healthcare Professionals. An additional tidbit...Thrifty Adventures has
Scorecard Playoff Decides 2019 Chamber Golf Tournament
Sunny skies and smiling faces prevailed at the Marion Lake Club Golf Course this past Friday as golfers showed up to hit the links at The McDowell Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Spring Golf Classic. Twenty teams played in the Captain’s Choice-style tournament sponsored by Countryside Catering, Duke Energy, Holly’s Deli, Miller Realty & Development, Mountain Ridge Health & Rehab, and South McDowell Quarry. MLC Golf Pro Greg Parker and Chamber Executive Director Steve Bush sent players in two flights off on the
New Summer Activity Website For McDowell
Are you ready to fill your summer days with fun, family-friendly activities and make memories that will last a lifetime? McDowell Access to Care and Health (MATCH) and the McDowell Health coalition have partnered with Signature Web Design to create a new website, Summer in McDowell, that will showcase low-cost or free local activities for children and families to enjoy during the summer months in one easy to find format! We have an exciting opportunity for businesses to advertise through a small donation
Mountain Gateway Museum to Host New Farmer's Market in Old Fort
OLD FORT, NC – A new farmers’ market offering fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables, herbs, and other edible products will open for the summer at Mountain Gateway Museum (MGM) in Old Fort, beginning Thursday, May 2. Organized by the museum in conjunction with Stock Wild Kitchen and the Old Fort Community Forum, with generous support from Silver’s Specialties, TAG Contracting Inc., and Greybeard Realty, the “MGM Farmers’ Market” will be held every Thursday from 2:30 to 6:00 p.m. through October 3 on the
New Shop Features Appalachian Art of Wildcrafting
The art of wildcrafting (the practice of gathering native plants and botanicals for health and medicinal purposes) is a treasured tradition in the Appalachia. Nikki Chester, who recently opened her shop, Nourished By Nature on Henderson Street in downtown, fondly recalls learning the craft from her great-grandmother who grew up in nearby Yancey County. "It was what we did," she recalls. "When anyone was sick, we would call her and she would tell you what you needed." Nikki quickly took to wildcrafting and
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