Top Story Spotlight McDowell High School graduation is Friday. Shuttles to run from three parking areas Dalton Brooks Jun 3, 2026 Jun 3, 2026 Updated Jul 11, 2026 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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See McDowell Tech students who made President’s, Dean’s and Honors Lists McDowell Technical Community College recognized the academic achievements of students for the summer 2026 semester.
McDowell alumni spotlight: From Marion Elementary to leading the county's parks and rec "His story is a reminder that the experiences children have in their schools and communities can reach far beyond their childhood years."
Appalachian State chancellor meets with McDowell County’s leaders A welcome reception for the Appalachian State chancellor took place Thursday afternoon at the Universal Advanced Manufacturing Center, which i…
McDowell County teacher gets grant to create Literacy Center for Pre-K students The project is designed to help children build vocabulary, comprehension, oral language and foundational reading skills during a critical stag…
This year, McDowell High students can attend home athletic events for free “This was also made possible by the partnership between McDowell High Athletics and the McDowell Titan Booster Club."
