MARION, N.C. (FOX Carolina ... and no one was physically injured.” Officials report McDowell High School and West McDowell Middle had early dismissal at 10 a.m. Sheriff’s Buchanan also ...

Last year, grades seventh through 12th grade were included in the same school, at both East and West Marion high schools. For 2024-25, only grades ninth through 12th will be at the high schools.