Top Story Spotlight Support grants available for artists in McDowell, area counties Mike Conley Aug 28, 2026 4 hrs ago 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The McDowell Arts Council Association is informing artists about support grants available for regional artists.kAmpCE:DED @7 2== 5:D4:A=:?6D 2C6 :?G:E65 E@ 2AA=J 7@C E96 a_ae\a_af pCE:DE $FAA@CE vC2?E 7C@> %F6D52J[ $6AE] `[ E9C@F89 (65?6D52J[ $6AE] b_] %9:D J62C’D 8C2?E66D H:== 36 2H2C565 Sd__ E@ S`[d__ :? 42E68@C:6D :?4=F5:?8 G:DF2= 2CED[ >FD:4[ 4C27E[ A9@E@8C2A9J[ =:E6C2CJ 2CED[ E962E6C 2?5 >@C6] %9:D C68:@?2= 8C2?E :D @A6? 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UTV wreck in McDowell County injures two Old Fort firefighters Two Old Fort firefighters were injured in the crash. They were transported by McDowell County EMS to Mission Hospital in Asheville.Â
Two Marion men face drug charges following narcotics search Both men received secured bonds of $40,000.
Time to look up NC stargazers. Peak times for tonight's lunar eclipse, full moon Western North Carolina and much of North America will be able to view a partial lunar eclipse tonight as the August full moon rises.
5 things to know about McDowell County's possible data center moratorium The county is not currently reviewing any proposals or plans or applications for a data center in McDowell County.
McDowell County teacher gets grant to create Literacy Center for Pre-K students The project is designed to help children build vocabulary, comprehension, oral language and foundational reading skills during a critical stag…
