Virginia Foxx was supposed to cruise to a 12th term. Instead, Democrat Chuck Hubbard leads by 99 votes, with a recount looming.
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McDowell County residents are voting to decide which should be the name for the new school to replace both Marion Elementary and Eastfield Global Magnet schools.
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The event by Mission Ministries Alliance will feature a local dinner, live music, and an opportunity to learn more about the organization’s work serving the unhoused in McDowell County.
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“We are always grateful when a national author like William Paul Young agrees to ‘visit’ us here in Marion, North Carolina, virtually from wherever they are in the world.”
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During the 2026 election, voters in McDowell County soundly rejected an increase in the sales tax. But a data center could bring additional revenue to the county.
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During the 2026 elections for McDowell County, Republicans again won in all of the local races for the County Commission, the Board of Education as well as the state House and Senate races.
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With all precincts reporting, Foxx’s Democratic opponent Chuck Hubbard led the race 48.7% to 48.66%.
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Catawba men’s soccer swept all four SAC major awards and placed a program-record eight players on the All-Conference teams after a 12-1-2 regular season.
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Catawba women’s soccer claims three SAC major awards and seven all-conference spots, highlighted by repeat offensive honoree Bree Ehmer and coach Nick Brown.
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Catawba senior Eniko Onofer earned Conference Carolinas Women’s Swimmer of the Week honors after going unbeaten in three events and aiding three relay wins.
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