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From the Mountains of McDowell to the Phillipines: A World War II Story
Blan Swofford and some of his buddies in the Phillipines during World War II. Blan is at top left, wearing the cap. Linder “Blan” Swofford has recently returned to his family’s land in the North Cove...
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North Cove Conversation
The view from Freddie Brown’s front porch Due to the rugged terrain and distance from the closest towns, the North Cove and Ashford communities in the northern tip of McDowell County remained...
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The Flood of 1916
If you’ve ever taken a drive up Highway 221 North from Marion toward Linville Falls, you’ve probably noticed the large rocks and boulders that dot the fields and pastures on both sides of the road....
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