MCDOWELL COUNTY SPECIAL OLYMPICS CELEBRATES EXCEPTIONAL ATHLETES May 2, 2026 46 mins ago 0 1 of 7 PHOTOS BY BLUE RIDGE LOVE STORIES Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The McDowell County Special Olympics was held on the morning of April 17 at McDowell High School's Titan Stadium.kAm|@C6 E92? `d_ 2E9=6E6D 7C@> 2C@F?5 |4s@H6== r@F?EJ[ 286D g J62CD 2?5 @=56C[ E@@< A2CE :? E96 82>6D] |@C6 E92? `__ G@=F?E66CD[ :?4=F5:?8 9:89 D49@@= DEF56?ED[ DE277 2?5 4@>>F?:EJ >6>36CD[ 2DD:DE65 H:E9 E96 6G6?E]k^AmkAm%96 2E9=6E6D 925 E96 @AA@CEF?:EJ E@ A2CE:4:A2E6 :? EH@ @7 E9C66 6G6?ED[ :?4=F5:?8 CF??:?8[ D@7E32== @C E6??:D 32== E9C@H 2?5 =@?8 ;F>A] %96 6G6?E 925 DA@?D@CD 7C@> =@42= 3FD:?6DD6D :? |4s@H6== r@F?EJ 2?5 DFCC@F?5:?8 2C62D[ 244@C5:?8 E@ p>36C |4z:??6J[ 492:C @7 |4s@H6== w:89VD tI46AE:@?2= r9:=5C6? s6A2CE>6?E]k^Am 0 Comments Love 0 Funny 0 Wow 0 Sad 0 Angry 0 Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Most Popular Update: Old Fort man killed in motorcycle crash on I-40 identified Highway patrol said the motorcylist was was speeding and passing vehicles recklessly. 1 person killed in motorcycle crash on I-40 eastbound near Old Fort Monday evening, emergency personnel responded to two motor vehicle crashes, including one that resulted in a fatality. McDowell County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing classic car It was last seen parked in the owner’s garage off Bethel Church Road on Thursday, April 16. This WNC family lost their home in Hurricane Helene. 19 months later, they're getting a new one. “It’s about restoring hope to a family who has walked through incredible loss and reminding them that God has not forgotten them." Marion man charged with burglary and kidnapping after woman held against her will in home  He is charged with felony first-degree burglary and felony second-degree kidnapping.
Update: Old Fort man killed in motorcycle crash on I-40 identified Highway patrol said the motorcylist was was speeding and passing vehicles recklessly.
1 person killed in motorcycle crash on I-40 eastbound near Old Fort Monday evening, emergency personnel responded to two motor vehicle crashes, including one that resulted in a fatality.
McDowell County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing classic car It was last seen parked in the owner’s garage off Bethel Church Road on Thursday, April 16.
This WNC family lost their home in Hurricane Helene. 19 months later, they're getting a new one. “It’s about restoring hope to a family who has walked through incredible loss and reminding them that God has not forgotten them."
Marion man charged with burglary and kidnapping after woman held against her will in home  He is charged with felony first-degree burglary and felony second-degree kidnapping.
