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Local Wins Bigfoot Dream Ride
The Chamber is proud to announce that local resident and former NC Works employee Mary Ledbetter of Pleasant Gardens won the Bigfoot Dream Ride that was auctioned off at the 2nd annual Bigfoot Festival on Saturday, September 14, 2019. Hundreds of tickets were purchased with the hope of winning the specialized golf cart, customized by Clear Creek Golf and decked out with graphics by Pressley Made Graphics Design. The Golf Cart Raffle was presented by the Chamber of Commerce to fund scholarships for its
McDowell County Announces Opening of Phase III of the Fonta Flora State Trail
County, chamber, and city officials gathered on Monday, September 16, 2019 to celebrate the opening of the Greenlee Park Section (Phase III) of the McDowell County Greenway Trails System. The new river-front greenway is also a connector section to the future Fonta Flora State Trail that was authorized in 2015 by the state legislature. The 2,000-foot Greenlee Park Section features a paved trail, renovated canoe launch, horseshoe pits, and a picnic shelter along the Catawba River. There is also a natural path
Riverfest will Celebrate the Catawba River Basin at Lake James State Park
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASERIVERFEST WILL CELEBRATE THE CATAWBA RIVER BASIN AT LAKE JAMES STATE PARKIt’s the day we’ve all been waiting for; the 16th annual Catawba RiverFest will take place Sept. 21. It’s going to be a fantastic day highlighting conservation, community and our community’s businesses. Join us to celebrate the park system here in the Catawba River Basin and its critical importance to the quality of life we all enjoy. The festival will take place at the Paddy’s Creek Area at Lake James State Park
Emerald Village Says Goodbye to Summer
Join us Labor Day weekend as Emerald Village says “Goodbye to Summer”, all too soon! Kids get Free Daytime Mine Tours both Saturday & Sunday! There will also be 2 free guided hikes each day, a local Craft Vendors Market, and a night-time black-light mine tour on both Friday AND Saturday nights! Mine tours, Gem Mining, Gold Panning, and Mineral Collecting will be available both days, and be sure to check out the free Discovery Mill exhibits. Get a fresh-grilled hamburger or hot dog from Reggie’s Grill,
Mountain Gateway Museum Expands 4th of July Ice Cream Social
OLD FORT, NC – The Mountain Gateway Museum & Heritage Center in Old Fort is expanding its usual Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social this 4th of July to include family games with prizes, a cakewalk, and longer hours, in addition to the free ice cream, watermelon slices, and live bluegrass music usually offered. The MGM Farmers’ Market also will be open on July 4th with local farmers selling their goods from 2:30 to 6:00 p.m. on the museum’s grounds at the intersection of Catawba Avenue and Water Street in Old
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
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