Top Story Spotlight Crash temporarily shut down lanes of I-40 in McDowell County Monday night Mike Conley Jul 7, 2026 Jul 7, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The westbound lanes of Interstate 40 at Parker Padgett Road near Old Fort were shut down Monday night due to a motor vehicle crash.kAmpE 2AAC@I:>2E6=J `` A]>] |@?52J[ x\c_ H6DE3@F?5 367@C6 !2C<6C !2586EE #@25 WH9:49 :D tI:E fdX H2D D9FE 5@H? 5F6 E@ 2 D6C:@FD >@E@C G69:4=6 4C2D9]k^Am Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts kAm“t>6C86?4J A6CD@??6= 7C@> >F=E:A=6 56A2CE>6?ED 2C6 @? E96 D46?6[” C625 2 DE2E6>6?E 7C@> |4s@H6== r@F?EJ 6>6C86?4J @77:4:2=D] “!=62D6 2G@:5 E9:D 2C62 2?5 D66< 2? 2=E6C?2E6 C@FE6]”k^AmkAmt>6C86?4J @77:4:2=D D2:5 |:DD:@? w62=E9’D |@F?E2:? pC62 |65:42= p:C=:7E 96=:4@AE6C H2D D6?E E@ E96 D46?6] k^Am People are also reading… Old Fort woman charged with murder Friday What's the latest on the Clinchfield Mill apartment project in Marion? Two write-in candidates running in McDowell County fall elections Marion woman gets 3 years in prison for defrauding FEMA after Helene Foothills Food Hub opens store in Marion selling locally produced food, including meat and veggies McDowell County man charged with kicking open front door of house McDowell County Schools alumni spotlight: Early College grad's career brings her back home Woman accused of doing heroin in restroom at sheriff’s office, NC deputies say What's the latest on Old Fort's streetscape? Here's the schedule for construction, detour routes South Carolina man charged by McDowell Sheriff’s Office with child sex crimes North Carolina JV football player dies after suffering injury during Thursday night game More than 10 college baseball coaches are coming to Hickory for CVCC prospect camp McDowell County commissioners hear about state legislation on data centers Craft beer and wine taproom honored as Marion’s Small Business of the Year for 2026 McDowell County talk new 911 Center, animal shelter and funding challenges kAmqJ `aich 2]>] %F6D52J[ E96 H6DE3@F?5 =2?6D H6C6 C6@A6?65[ 244@C5:?8 E@ E96 DE2E6>6?E]k^AmkAmuFCE96C 56E2:=D C682C5:?8 E9:D D:EF2E:@? H6C6 F?2G2:=23=6 2D @7 %F6D52J >@C?:?8]k^Am 0 Comments Love 0 Funny 0 Wow 0 Sad 0 Angry 0 Get local news delivered to your inbox! Subscribe to our Daily Headlines newsletter. Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Mike Conley Staff Writer Author email Follow Mike Conley Close Get email notifications on {{subject}} daily! Your notification has been saved. There was a problem saving your notification. {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Save Manage followed notifications Close Followed notifications Please log in to use this feature Log In Don't have an account? Sign Up Today Related to this story Most Popular Old Fort woman charged with murder Friday Old Fort Police Chief Melvin Lytle said the incident was a domestic situation. What's the latest on the Clinchfield Mill apartment project in Marion? Here's where the project stands and how long construction will take. Two write-in candidates running in McDowell County fall elections Jessica Shuford and John Owens were qualified by the McDowell County Board of Elections to be write-in candidates, according to county electio… Marion woman gets 3 years in prison for defrauding FEMA after Helene "Every dollar of that money should have gone to those that needed it. Instead, Cantrell stole that taxpayer money — and committed her fraud wh… McDowell County man charged with kicking open front door of house Video footage provided by the homeowner confirmed the break-in. Watch Now: Related Video Midterm elections: Trump looms large over 2026 vote as Democrats eye gains US And China Discuss AI Safety Plan Ahead Of Trump-Xi Summit US And China Discuss AI Safety Plan Ahead Of Trump-Xi Summit Elon Musk predicts AI could double US GDP growth to 4% Elon Musk predicts AI could double US GDP growth to 4% Republicans, Democrats attempt to address affordability ahead of midterms Republicans, Democrats attempt to address affordability ahead of midterms Recommended for you
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Old Fort woman charged with murder Friday Old Fort Police Chief Melvin Lytle said the incident was a domestic situation.
What's the latest on the Clinchfield Mill apartment project in Marion? Here's where the project stands and how long construction will take.
Two write-in candidates running in McDowell County fall elections Jessica Shuford and John Owens were qualified by the McDowell County Board of Elections to be write-in candidates, according to county electio…
Marion woman gets 3 years in prison for defrauding FEMA after Helene "Every dollar of that money should have gone to those that needed it. Instead, Cantrell stole that taxpayer money — and committed her fraud wh…
McDowell County man charged with kicking open front door of house Video footage provided by the homeowner confirmed the break-in.
