The meeting room was packed with people, many of whom were there to hear about the reappraisal, which started around a year ago and is still underway.
- Mike Conley
Kim Welborn, who recently retired as the director of the McDowell County Board of Elections, was among the honorees.
- JOHN HINTON Winston-Salem Journal
“We took that dismissal, and we intend to re-file,” Walter Holton said.
- Mike Conley
“Making critical infrastructure investments today will allow western North Carolina to better withstand future disasters and enable communities to recover faster than before."
- Mike Conley
Westerman Street was completely washed away by Hurricane Helene.
- Mike Conley
The commissioners will meet at 5 p.m. Monday at the County Administrative offices at 69 N. Main St. in downtown Marion.
- RICHARD CRAVER Staff Reporter
The N.C. General Assembly approved the law in 1967.
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Greer will go on to face Democrat Sarah Skinner in the November election.
“I am deeply honored and humbled by the strong support shown by the voters of McDowell County,” Allison said in a statement.
District Attorney Ted Bell was defeated in the primary.
Today, the Republican and Democratic primary elections are taking place in McDowell County.
Voting in Tuesday’s primary will be held at all 17 precincts in McDowell.
About 18 pods are being used daily. Each pod is about six feet long and four feet wide.
The drones will cost $300,000 yearly to operate.
The system currently serves about 875 people through 374 residential and 26 non-residential connections.
The project includes the rebuilding of Marion’s most essential water intake, which serves as a key component in providing water to over 10,000 residents.
The DMV wait times were so problematic, the North Carolina General Assembly passed Senate Bill 391 in July 2025 that includes a section that allows certain Class C regular drivers whose license has expired to continue driving with it for up to two years.
Early voting for the 2026 primary elections in McDowell County started Feb. 12 and runs through Feb. 28.
Meet candidates for local primary elections here.
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The Mooresville Police Department demonstrated the capabilities of their new drones during a press conference on Feb. 18.
During a press conference about the Mooresville Police Department's new Drone First Responder Program, Chief Ron Campurciani shared footage from one of the drones used to help locate an elderly woman who crash in the snow.
This drone is one of six in the Mooresville Police Department's new Drone First Resonder Program.
This year, six Republican candidates are seeking election to three available seats on the McDowell County Board of Commissioners.
“The Beautification Committee is a volunteer-based group designed to enhance and maintain public spaces throughout downtown Old Fort in partnership with town leadership."
On Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, members of the McDowell County Democratic Party gathered along South Main Street in Marion to show their love for “America the Beautiful” and to voice opposition to U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards, who was in town for a separate event.
“On Valentine’s Day, we wanted to express our love for our country and the democratic principles that make it strong. We believe civic engagement is an important part of patriotism.”
Here's what's on the boards' agendas.