Top Story Spotlight ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT McDowell County Schools alumni spotlight: Carson Gowan has dedicated his life to community McDowell County Schools Oct 15, 2026 Oct 15, 2026 Updated Oct 16, 2026 0 1 of 2 A proud graduate of the McDowell High School Class of 1983, Carson Gowan has dedicated his life to serving the community that raised him. SUBMITTED PHOTO Carson Gowan remains a beloved town mainstay, deeply admired by his family and the town he continues to serve. 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