Top Story Spotlight McDowell County Deadline for McDowell County property tax listing is Jan. 31. Here's what you need to list. Mike Conley Jan 7, 2026 Jan 7, 2026 Updated Feb 14, 2026 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Jan. 1 signals the start of several annual property tax listing periods across McDowell County.kAm$E2E6 =2H @FE=:?6D C6BF:C65 =:DE:?8 5625=:?6D 7@C 3@E9 :?5:G:5F2= E2IA2J6CD 2?5 3FD:?6DD @H?6CD[ 2?5 4@F?EJ @77:4:2=D 2C6 FC8:?8 C6D:56?ED E@ 36 >:?57F= @7 E96 FA4@>:?8 $2EFC52J[ y2?] b`[ 5625=:?6[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 2 ?6HD C6=62D6]k^AmkAm!C:G2E6 :?5:G:5F2=D >FDE =:DE E2I23=6 A6CD@?2= AC@A6CEJ =@42E65 :? |4s@H6== r@F?EJ 2D @7 y2?] `] %9:D C6BF:C6>6?E 2AA=:6D E@ A6CD@?2= AC@A6CEJ @E96C E92? 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Old Fort mayor suddenly resigns from office, mayor pro tem appointed acting mayor “I enjoyed my time being the mayor but now look forward to new opportunities. I love Old Fort and am excited to see the town continuing to grow."
Marion man charged with death by distribution in 22-year-old's 2025 overdose death An autopsy revealed the man died from toxic levels of fentanyl and cocaine in his system.
McDowell County Emergency Services Director Will Kehler to retire “Will’s leadership has left a lasting impact on our organization and our community in ways that will continue for generations."
McDowell County man charged with abuse of child, adults with special needs An 11-year-old girl, an adult man and adult woman (both with special needs) were living at the home without running water or indoor plumbing, …
Marion man charged with murder Wednesday in 2024 death of 3-month-old daughter During an investigation that spanned a year and six months, investigators conducted interviews and awaited medical records, the release said.
Concerns raised over Trump’s daily Iran war briefings; Philadelphia DA has warning for ICE agents at airport
