Spotlight Post-Helene housing recovery program extended to Jan. 31 Mike Conley Jan 1, 2026 Jan 1, 2026 Updated Jan 2, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save On Monday, McDowell County Emergency officials released an update on the continued recovery from Hurricane Helene.kAmkDEC@?8m#6?6H }r 6IE6?5D 5625=:?6 7@C A@DE\w6=6?6 9@FD:?8 C64@G6CJ AC@8C2> E@ y2?] b`k^DEC@?8mk^AmkAm#6?6H }r[ }@CE9 r2C@=:?2’D 9@FD:?8 C64@G6CJ AC@8C2>[ 2??@F?465 E92E E96 5625=:?6 7@C H6DE6C? }@CE9 r2C@=:?2 9@>6@H?6CD E@ 2AA=J 7@C 2DD:DE2?46 E9C@F89 E96 $:?8=6\u2>:=J w@FD:?8 !C@8C2> W$uw!X 92D 366? 6IE6?565 E@ y2?] b`]k^AmkAm%96 6IE6?D:@? AC@G:56D @?6 255:E:@?2= >@?E9 7@C 9@>6@H?6CD E@ DF3>:E 2AA=:42E:@?D 7@C 96=A H:E9 C6A2:C:?8[ C64@?DECF4E:?8 @C C6A=24:?8 9@>6D 52>2865 3J wFCC:42?6 w6=6?6] %96 $:?8=6\u2>:=J w@FD:?8 !C@8C2> AC:@C:E:K6D =@H\ E@ >@56C2E6\:?4@>6 72>:=:6D H:E9 D6?:@CD 286D ea 2?5 @=56C[ 49:=5C6? 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Marion man shot at Love's Travel Stop dies; Lincolnton man now faces murder charge The shooting happened in Newton on May 11.Â
McDowell High volunteer of 20 years organizes front office, fire drills. Now he's an honorary fire marshal. “Tyler is super, super helpful and it is his birthday and we are so thankful for him and his volunteerism."
Historic Carson House's Dinner on Buck Creek dedicates new visitor center  In addition to permanent exhibits, the new center will house offices and the nonprofit’s genealogical library.
Meet Marion's citizen of the month, a devoted educator In total, Medford devoted more than 50 years of her life to McDowell County Schools.
Marion budget: No property tax increase proposed; water, sewer rates may rise The plan includes a 5% increase in the water rates and a 5% increase in the sewer rates.
