Top Story Breaking 1 person killed in motorcycle crash on I-40 eastbound near Old Fort Mike Conley Apr 28, 2026 Apr 28, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save One person died in a wreck in McDowell County on Monday evening.kAmt>6C86?4J A6CD@??6= C6DA@?565 E@ EH@ >@E@C G69:4=6 4C2D96D H:E9:? @?6 9@FC[ :?4=F5:?8 @?6 E92E C6DF=E65 :? 2 72E2=:EJ]k^AmkAm%96 72E2= HC64< :?G@=G65 2 >@E@C4J4=6 @? x?E6CDE2E6 c_ 62DE3@F?5 ?62C >:=6 >2C<6C fd 2E !2C<6C !2586EE #@25 ?62C ~=5 u@CE[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 2 ?6HD C6=62D6 7C@> t>6C86?4J $6CG:46D s:C64E@C (:== z69=6C] p? 6>6C86?4J 42== H2D C646:G65 2E eidb A]>]k^AmkAm#6DA@?56CD 7@F?5 @?6 A6CD@? 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Man pleads guilty of distributing 156 pounds of meth in Burke, McDowell counties The man supplied large batches of methamphetamine to local dealers.Â
N.C. Highway 226 North closed Monday afternoon due to overturned tractor-trailer Drivers are asked to seek an alternative route and expect travel delays in this area.
City of Marion reminds water customers: Drought restrictions remain in effect There has been a rapid decline in water levels at the city's raw water intakes, particularly at Clear Creek and Mackey Creek.
How slavery in western North Carolina created lasting economic power Slaves were used in various economic activities, including farming, gold mining and railroad construction.
Marion, Old Fort elections moving to even-numbered years after passage of state bill No elections will be held in 2027. All sitting municipal council members will receive an additional year to their terms of service.
