Edwards apologized to the two former staffers at the center of a sexual harassment investigation and to his wife.
- Mike Conley
The six-month moratorium will give the county time to create rules on what kind of data centers can be built here.
AAA says Labor Day weekend trips will cost more in 2026, with average domestic round-trip airfare up 2% to $750, and fares to the most popular destinations running 20% higher at about $790. Domestic hotel bookings are up 9%, while cruises from US ports are actually 4% cheaper, fueling demand…
- Mike Conley
Before every election, county boards complete testing to ensure proper coding of ballots and tabulation of votes for every contest.
- Mike Conley
“Receiving this scholarship comes at a pivotal point as I begin serving as director of McDowell County Emergency Services,” Jones said.
- Mike Conley
The county is not currently reviewing any proposals or plans or applications for a data center in McDowell County.
- Danielle Battaglia The Charlotte Observer
Former Rep. Madison Cawthorn, now a Florida man, couldn’t find a path back to Congress through the Sunshine State.
Businesses included six retail businesses, six food and beverage businesses and two service or professional firms.
Jaime Ager is seeking election to the U.S. House 11th Congressional District seat now held by Republican Chuck Edwards, who chose not to seek reelection.
An 11th-hour name floated to take GOP Congressman Chuck Edwards' place on the ballot garnered quick and wide-spread backing among the party.
“This request reflects the board's commitment to ensuring that the residents of Ronda have the opportunity to decide the future governance of their community through a democratic process,” the resolution said.
Both the Old Fort Board of Aldermen and the Marion City Council will hold regular meetings on Monday and Tuesday, respectively.
North Carolina voters broadly express confidence in the fairness of the election process, but sizable minorities still believe voter fraud and foreign influence could be major problems, according to a new poll.
If an increase in McDowell County's sales tax is approved, it could bring in $1.5 million for the county.
With just 25 days until absentee ballots are mailed out to voters, Republicans have selected a candidate to replace incumbent western North Carolina Congressman Chuck Edwards
“Please join us in congratulating Sheriff Mace as he begins this new chapter of service and leadership for McDowell County,” reads the news release.
“The commissioners are aware that the topic is of interest on a national and state level and want to be in front of the issue here locally."
Recently, the N.C. Interpreter Advocacy Committee called for certified court interpreters not to accept assignments for their services throughout North Carolina, starting July 31.
ASHEVILLE — Just hours after embattled U.S. Rep.
“After much prayer, thoughtful reflection and many conversations with my family, I have made the difficult decision to withdraw from my reelection campaign."
"I will always be grateful to the people of McDowell County and to everyone who believed in me."
“This funding provides an essential opportunity for the city to recover from damage caused by Hurricane Helene and prepare for future disasters."
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King University cycling closed the SECC Season Opener with multiple top-three downhill and STXC finishes and now heads to Lindsey Wilson College next weekend.
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Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley delivered more than 1,500 school supplies to Northwest Elementary in Kinston as part of Governor Stein’s statewide School Supply Drive.
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September beekeeping focuses on assessing colonies, feeding light hives, monitoring Varroa mites and protecting stored comb to prepare for successful overwintering.
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Evidence-based practice strengthens therapeutic horticulture by supporting credibility, safety, funding, and program design while helping practitioners use current research.
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The untreated wastewater spilled into an unnamed tributary of Young’s Fork Creek in the Catawba River Basin.
Claims in Attorney General Jeff Jackson's lawsuit against HCA Healthcare, alleging it violated its 2019 asset purchase agreement of Mission Health, can proceed to a trial.
"State Board staff are available to advise anyone who wishes to send voter registration mailings so that we can minimize potential issues.”
The N.C. Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting for the proposed project from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday.
A town meeting brought new ideas to light for the property.
Since April 2024, the McDowell Department of Social Services has screened 21 reports involving teen suicide attempts.
Rep. Chuck Edwards hired a Washington-based attorney to represent him on allegations that he sexually harassed female staffers.
The commissioners congratulated Sheriff Ricky Buchanan on his retirement and thanked him for his decades of service to McDowell County.