Monthly Archives: January 2011

Things To Do – Bruce’s Fabulous Food

Another “Fabulous” thing to do in McDowell County – one of the must dos – is to have lunch with Bruce @ Bruce’s Fabulous Foods.  Bruce’s restaurant and cheesecakes have been featured in Our State magazine in 2010.  He has … Continue reading

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1/27/11 Downtown Business

Business I Use: I use this business on Henderson Street – Kay’s Express Auto Detailing.  He offers full detailing or just $15 for a handwash.  Nice guy too!  They are just below McDonalds on Henderson Street.

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Marion Rotary Club 1/27/11

The program today at the Marion Rotary Club was “Combating Identity Theft” led by Misty Hensley from the State Employees Credit Union. Interesting facts:  NC ranks 21st in the nation in ID theft, most of it (27%) with credit card … Continue reading

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Jonas Ridge Snow Tubing

An excellent winter activity is Jonas Ridge Snow Tubing — online at http://jonasridgesnowtube.com My family spent last Saturday afternoon there and it is only about 30 minutes from downtown Marion – going up 221 North toward Boone.

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Marion Christmas Parade Part 2

And here is part 2 for those still interested…..

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Christmas Parade 2010

Part 1 of a 20 minute Christmas float ride down Main Street as seen from atop the Joanne Howle Realty float

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