This is a photo of the South Carolina Department of ... Issac Bailey is a McClatchy opinion writer in North Carolina and South Carolina.

Jan. 25—FAIRMONT — January could be considered the most significant month in the history of Fairmont and Marion County. Jan. 3 is the birthday of Fairmont founder Boaz Fleming. Jan. 14 marks ...

Randy Winland is a retired educator and self-proclaimed "memory collector" who is passionate about preserving Marion's history. He has written six books on local history, with all proceeds donated ...

An open letter to the residents of the proposed Marion Village Historic District: This is a follow up to the recent public meetings where several people voiced concerns about the proposed historic ...

Black brick masons’ fingerprints that remain in Marion and Smyth County buildings and continue to serve as reminders of the country’s and community’s history were recently acknowledged by the Marion ...

The city of Marion is partnering with Marion High School to rejuvenate the historic Midway Court neighborhood. City leaders spoke Tuesday about how the project improves the economy.

State troopers say it took four pit maneuvers to stop Dimy Paraison, 51 and Keeshanda Johnson, 43, of Miami. Three men suspected of unrelated murders in Central Florida, Alabama and New Jersey are now ...

Learn about her life and experiences, surviving a tumultuous period in history and living in western NC. Monday, February 24Children — Preschool Storytime at the Marion library from 10-11 a.m.

Marion Bowman Jr.’s execution is scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday at a Columbia prison. Bowman, 44, was convicted of murder in the shooting death of a friend whose burned body was found in the ...

In Marion, the city is partnering with Marion High School to rejuvenate the historic Midway Court neighborhood. City leaders spoke Tuesday about how the project improves the economy. The Midway ...