Early voting ends today All 17 precincts in McDowell to be open on Election Day MIKE CONLEY MIKE CONLEY Oct 31, 2026 Oct 31, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save ELECTIONS 2026kAm%F6D52J[ }@G] b[ :D t=64E:@? s2J 2?5 E96 A@==D 2E 2== `f AC64:?4ED H:== 36 @A6? E9C@F89@FE E96 52J D@ G@E6CD 42? 42DE E96:C 32==@ED :? 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This local leader says yes Old Fort's November First Friday brings live music, art and town's first drum circle God's Pit Crew helps displaced couple move into fully furnished home in Nebo Where does Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young rank statistically after NFL Week 8 Dia de los Muertos returns Saturday to downtown Marion Old Fort man charged with breaking and entering at Marion warehouse International champion to face hometown wrestler in Marion professional wrestling event Hunter's Liver Mush needs help with repairs, rising costs to keep Marion business operating Update: Republicans win all local races in McDowell County; Greene, Johnson, Daniel reelected Ole Waterin’ Hole offers customizable dirty sodas, energy drinks in downtown Marion kAmpD @7 c A]>] @? 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Related to this story Most Popular Republicans win all the local races in McDowell County in 2026 elections During the 2026 elections for McDowell County, Republicans again won in all the local races for the County Commission and the Board of Education. Groundbreaking set for new affordable housing neighborhood in Old Fort. Here's where Catawba Hills will add 13 homes for permanently affordable workforce housing for families in McDowell County. Marion City Council member Juanita Doggett announces resignation “As it says in Ecclesiastes, there is a time and season for everything. I think my season has arrived." Will North Carolina have a cold, snowy winter? 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Republicans win all the local races in McDowell County in 2026 elections During the 2026 elections for McDowell County, Republicans again won in all the local races for the County Commission and the Board of Education.
Groundbreaking set for new affordable housing neighborhood in Old Fort. Here's where Catawba Hills will add 13 homes for permanently affordable workforce housing for families in McDowell County.
Marion City Council member Juanita Doggett announces resignation “As it says in Ecclesiastes, there is a time and season for everything. I think my season has arrived."
Will North Carolina have a cold, snowy winter? Here's what NOAA predicts Newest long-range forecasts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration provide insight into what this winter could look like in …
Marion woman charged with trying to steal dog from McDowell County residence The dog's owner provided footage to law enforcement of the reported breaking and entering.
