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… North Carolina sets first elk hunt for 2027. Here's when it will be and who can participate Asheville artist hides painting of Jimothy the raccoon in woods Restaurant with Western theme opens in Valdese this week Atrium pushes back after State Health Plan leaves healthcare network out of Tier 1 Report says Davidson Fort unsafe, costly to repair. What is the future of the Old Fort property? How a Marine veteran bought a new home without paying a dollar in upfront closing costs McDowell High basketball player caps season at state East-West All-Star game Byrd’s Auto Sales in Marion to close after 40 years. "The time has come for us to slow down" McDowell County working to address teen suicide UNC AD reveals what was behind decision to fire Hubert Davis Man hit, killed by utility pole being dragged by semi-truck in Catawba County Marion mayor speaks on election year changes made by state legislature Duke Energy, N.C. officials reach deal on rate hike. Customer bills to go up 9.5% This group of McDowell County 8-year-olds is competing in the Babe Ruth World Series You might get an insurance lapse letter from the NC DMV. It’s not a scam. 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 Atrium pushes back after State Health Plan leaves healthcare network out of Tier 1 State Health Plan officials: "Atrium Health's reaction is reminiscent of a World Cup team that loses and immediately blames the referee." Report says Davidson Fort unsafe, costly to repair. What is the future of the Old Fort property? A town meeting brought new ideas to light for the property. Byrd’s Auto Sales in Marion to close after 40 years. "The time has come for us to slow down" “A passion that started from humble beginnings over 40 years ago grew into something far more special than we ever imagined." McDowell County working to address teen suicide Since April 2024, the McDowell Department of Social Services has screened 21 reports involving teen suicide attempts. Marion mayor speaks on election year changes made by state legislature “That means the board of elections, locally, will have a lot of work to do ..." Watch Now: Related Video One shooter in custody, another still on the loose after gunfire breaks out at Seattle festival Kadin Hoger grilling at the encampment on Williamson and South Baldwin streets Kadin Hoger grilling at the encampment on Williamson and South Baldwin streets People gather at the site where Corey Ruiz was fatally shot by a police officer People gather at the site where Corey Ruiz was fatally shot by a police officer Williamson Street memorial site holds strong on day 3 Williamson Street memorial site holds strong on day 3 Recommended for you
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Atrium pushes back after State Health Plan leaves healthcare network out of Tier 1 State Health Plan officials: "Atrium Health's reaction is reminiscent of a World Cup team that loses and immediately blames the referee."
Report says Davidson Fort unsafe, costly to repair. What is the future of the Old Fort property? A town meeting brought new ideas to light for the property.
Byrd’s Auto Sales in Marion to close after 40 years. "The time has come for us to slow down" “A passion that started from humble beginnings over 40 years ago grew into something far more special than we ever imagined."
McDowell County working to address teen suicide Since April 2024, the McDowell Department of Social Services has screened 21 reports involving teen suicide attempts.
Marion mayor speaks on election year changes made by state legislature “That means the board of elections, locally, will have a lot of work to do ..."
