Top Story Spotlight McDowell High School graduation is Friday. Shuttles to run from three parking areas Dalton Brooks Jun 3, 2026 7 hrs ago 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Graduation for the McDowell High School Class of 2026 will be held at 7 p.m. Friday on the McDowell High football field.kAm#67=64E:?8 @? 96C 7:CDE J62C 2D |4s@H6== w:89’D =625 25>:?:DEC2E@C[ !C:?4:A2= %C246J (:5>2?? D2JD D96 =@@<D 7@CH2C5 E@ D66:?8 96C b_g D6?:@CD C6249 E96 >:=6DE@?6 2?5 46=63C2E:?8 E96:C 249:6G6>6?E]k^Am McDowell High School graduates file into the school stadium at graduation in 2025. Josh Davis, Blue Ridge Sports Photography file kAm“x =@@< 7@CH2C5 E@ 46=63C2E:?8 E96 8C25F2E6D’ 244@>A=:D9>6?ED H:E9 72>:=:6D[ E62496CD 2?5 E96 4@>>F?:EJ[” (:5>2?? D2:5] “vC25F2E:@? :D 2=H2JD 2 DA64:2= >@>6?E 3642FD6 :E C6AC6D6?ED 3@E9 2? 6?5:?8 2?5 2 ?6H 368:??:?8]”k^Am kAm$6?:@C s@?@G2? (2CC6? 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E96 |4s@H6== w:89 8J>?2D:F>]k^Am kAm$EF56?ED H:== 36 =:>:E65 E@ 7@FC 8F6DE E:4<6ED 6249 D9@F=5 E9:D 92AA6?]k^Am 0 Comments Love 0 Funny 0 Wow 0 Sad 0 Angry 0 Want to see more like this? Get our local education coverage delivered directly to your inbox. Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Most Popular McDowell High volunteer of 20 years organizes front office, fire drills. Now he's an honorary fire marshal. “Tyler is super, super helpful and it is his birthday and we are so thankful for him and his volunteerism." Sixth grade teacher named McDowell County Schools Teacher of the Year “Their commitment to students, passion for teaching, and dedication to excellence are evident in the positive impact they make every day." 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McDowell High volunteer of 20 years organizes front office, fire drills. Now he's an honorary fire marshal. “Tyler is super, super helpful and it is his birthday and we are so thankful for him and his volunteerism."
Sixth grade teacher named McDowell County Schools Teacher of the Year “Their commitment to students, passion for teaching, and dedication to excellence are evident in the positive impact they make every day."
Meet the McDowell County Soil and Water District contest winners Students can participate in the contests as a school project or an independent at-home activity.
Mission Health awards 20 scholarships in honor of Kesha Young Scholarship recipients from across the region were recognized during a ceremony held at the HCA Healthcare Center for Clinical Advancement on …
Iran says it will stop negotiating with the US, completely block the Strait of Hormuz, citing ceasefire violations
Iran says it will stop negotiating with the US, completely block the Strait of Hormuz, citing ceasefire violations
