Top Story Spotlight McDowell County will help some households connect to county water Mike Conley Apr 3, 2026 Apr 3, 2026 Updated May 11, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save McDowell County is offering funding for eligible households to connect to public water services following disruptions caused by Hurricane Helene.kAm%9:D AC@8C2> H2D 7F?565 3J 2 8C2?E 7C@> E96 }@CE9 r2C@=:?2 r@>>F?:EJ u@F?52E:@?’D s:D2DE6C #6=:67 uF?5[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 2 ?6HD C6=62D6 7C@> |4s@H6== r@F?EJ]k^AmkAm%96 (2E6C p446DD pDD:DE2?46 !C@8C2> AC@G:56D 7:?2?4:2= 96=A 7@C =@H\:?4@>6 9@FD69@=5D E@ 4@G6C E96 4@DE @7 4@??64E:?8 E@ E96 |4s@H6==^}63@ H2E6C DJDE6>] pDD:DE2?46 >2J 4@G6C 6IA6?D6D DF49 2D :?DE2==2E:@?[ >6E6C =:?6 6IE6?D:@?[ EC6?49:?8[ A=F>3:?8 2?5 C6=2E65 4@??64E:@? 4@DED] uF?5:?8 :D =:>:E65 2?5 H:== 36 2H2C565 E@ BF2=:7:65 2AA=:42?ED @? 2 7:CDE\4@>6[ 7:CDE\D6CG65 32D:D[ E96 C6=62D6 D2:5]k^Am People are also reading… Man pleads guilty of distributing 156 pounds of meth in Burke, McDowell counties Have the Carolina Panthers found yet another undrafted gem? 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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.
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.
Overmountain Men from NC played role in 'the turning of the tide' of the Revolutionary War As the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding, it is a great time to look back at western North Carolina’s and more sp…
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.
Route 70 Cruisers help drive student success with donation to McDowell Tech The club has donated $1,500 through the McDowell Technical Community College Foundation Inc. to support scholarships and student assistance.
