Top Story Spotlight Crash temporarily shut down lanes of I-40 in McDowell County Monday night Mike Conley Jul 7, 2026 1 hr ago 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… Man pleads guilty of distributing 156 pounds of meth in Burke, McDowell counties McDowell County commissioners OK budget: 3% raise for employees, no increase in school funding The Madness holds soft opening of the new Marion restaurant About 3,500 lose power in McDowell County; cooling station open Thursday evening Here's the schedule for Old Fort's Independence Day celebrations this week Marion to hold Fourth of July parade, downtown celebration What was happening in McDowell County in July 250 years ago? Historian tells us McDowell County welding student gets scholarship after turning hurrricane hardship into service Carolina Panthers get absolutely shafted in NFL uniform rankings Ex-US Olympian indicted over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism How a Marine veteran bought a new home without paying a dollar in upfront closing costs David Hoffmann is investing millions to preserve local newspapers Four sleepers to watch for the Carolina Panthers offense in the 2026 NFL season Kids in the Creek program seeks to repair river at McDowell greenway for education to continue Hickory after hours: dining, drinks, music and fun 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 Man pleads guilty of distributing 156 pounds of meth in Burke, McDowell counties The man supplied large batches of methamphetamine to local dealers. McDowell County commissioners OK budget: 3% raise for employees, no increase in school funding The commissioners also voted to put a sales tax increase on the ballot this fall. About 3,500 lose power in McDowell County; cooling station open Thursday evening Due to the extreme heat, a cooling station is open at the McDowell Senior Center, located at 100 Spaulding Road, Marion. David Hoffmann is investing millions to preserve local newspapers The Lee Enterprises chairman explains why he believes community newspapers remain essential — and why he's investing millions to help ensure t… Kids in the Creek program seeks to repair river at McDowell greenway for education to continue “Providing safe access to the river allows us to continue inspiring curiosity, stewardship, and a connection to the natural environment that m… Watch Now: Related Video Donald Trump admits asking Gianni Infantino to review Folarin Balogun red card Khamenei’s Three Sons Spotted CRYING At State Funeral; Supreme Leader Mojtaba Remains Absent | Iran Khamenei’s Three Sons Spotted CRYING At State Funeral; Supreme Leader Mojtaba Remains Absent | Iran How to make a portable air conditioner for summer How to make a portable air conditioner for summer Are warehouse clubs like Costco worth it for back‑to‑school? Are warehouse clubs like Costco worth it for back‑to‑school? Recommended for you
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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.
McDowell County commissioners OK budget: 3% raise for employees, no increase in school funding The commissioners also voted to put a sales tax increase on the ballot this fall.
About 3,500 lose power in McDowell County; cooling station open Thursday evening Due to the extreme heat, a cooling station is open at the McDowell Senior Center, located at 100 Spaulding Road, Marion.
David Hoffmann is investing millions to preserve local newspapers The Lee Enterprises chairman explains why he believes community newspapers remain essential — and why he's investing millions to help ensure t…
Kids in the Creek program seeks to repair river at McDowell greenway for education to continue “Providing safe access to the river allows us to continue inspiring curiosity, stewardship, and a connection to the natural environment that m…
