Centerpiece Featured All on the line: Old Fort’s Otis Keaton retires from Duke Energy after 38 years BY GINNY RHODES Mar 5, 2016 Mar 5, 2016 0 Keaton shared this photo of Duke Energy’s linemen who work in McDowell County. Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save BY GINNY RHODES Chances are, if you had your electricity through Duke Energy in the past 38 years, Otis Keaton helped you see the light.kAm“x H2D 9:C65 2D 2 =:?6>2? 2?5 ?@H C6E:C65 2D 2 =:?6>2?] p?5 x DE:== 92G6 2== >J =:>3D[” 96 D2:5]k^AmkAmpD @7 |2C49 `[ z62E@?[ ea[ @77:4:2==J C6E:C65 7C@> sF<6 t?6C8J 27E6C ?62C=J 7@FC 564256D @7 D6CG:46 2D 2 =:?6>2? 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Highway patrol: Juvenile killed in McDowell County wreck while driving electric bike The driver of an electric bike was declared dead at the scene, according to highway patrol.
12-year-old arrested in death of classmate who was hit in the head by a metal water bottle A 12-year-old has been arrested in connection with the death of a classmate who was hit with a metal water bottle during an alleged bullying i…
One person critically injured in Sunday crash involving bicycle in McDowell County Upon arrival, crews found one patient with critical injuries. Paramedics took the person to Mission Hospital McDowell.
Marion woman charged with starting wildfire in northern McDowell County As of Tuesday morning, the fire is 185 acres in size and 20% contained.
Investigation continues into fatal wreck that killed juvenile on Sunday The victim of the fatal wreck was Cayden Jay McKinney, 15 years old.
