Featured Top Story This McDowell County Sheriff's Office team was recognized for an operation that ended in 32 drug arrests Mike Conley Feb 17, 2026 Feb 17, 2026 Updated Feb 18, 2026 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save On Monday, the McDowell County Board of Commissioners recognized the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office Community Impact Team for a recent countywide drug sweep called Operation Winter Freeze.kAmsFC:?8 E96 A2DE D6G6C2= >@?E9D[ E96 |4s@H6== r@F?EJ $96C:77’D ~77:46 r@>>F?:EJ x>A24E %62> 42CC:65 @FE 2 E2C86E65 677@CE E@ 5:DCFAE :==682= 5CF8 24E:G:EJ E9C@F89@FE |4s@H6== r@F?EJ] %96 C6DF=E H2D =2C86 5CF8 D6:KFC6D 2?5 ?F>6C@FD 2CC6DED] x? E@E2=[ ~A6C2E:@? (:?E6C uC66K6 =65 E@ D6G6? 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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.
Walt Bagwell named Marion’s Main Street Champion. "His contributions make a meaningful difference." “A dedicated and passionate supporter of Marion’s downtown, Walt embodies the spirit of community service through his tireless contributions a…
McDowell County Schools alum went from Battle of Books to biomedical engineering Today, Morgan works at Moderna, a biotechnology company known for developing mRNA-based medicines.
This new spot in Marion is offering locally grown food and beer, run by farmers and a brewer “We are a market that is focused on showcasing local goods and vegetables and in the process of getting a brewery up and running."
