“As it says in Ecclesiastes, there is a time and season for everything. I think my season has arrived."
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- Mike Conley
Tuesday, Nov. 3 is Election Day and the polls at all 17 precincts will be open throughout the day so voters can cast their ballots in the 2026 midterm elections.
- Esther Frances The News & Observer (Raleigh)
As voters prepare for Election Day in less than two weeks, some questions might arise: May I bring my smartphone into the booth? What about my gun? Here’s what to know before you go.
- Mike Conley
“Our lines are moving quickly, and we have not experienced any issues. I encourage voters to take advantage of early voting and choose a time that works best for them.”
- KEVIN GRIFFIN Greensboro News & Record
Don't fall for it. North Carolina election officials say a viral claim about poll workers marking ballots is false.
- Mike Conley
The Old Fort Board of Aldermen held the regular October meeting on Monday at the Town Hall.
- Mike Conley
Both the McDowell County Board of Commissioners and the Old Fort Board of Aldermen will hold their regular meetings on Monday.
The forum took place Thursday at the Marion Community Building, and a big crowd attended the event, which was hosted by West Marion Inc.
The Social Security Administration has confirmed that more than 70 million recipients will get their largest increase in payments since 2022.
Days after a bill pausing the state tax on fuel became law, North Carolina’s attorney general is asking the public to help enforce it.
This year, two candidates are seeking election to the 113th District seat in the N.C. House of Representatives. A small section of McDowell County is included in this district.
The Nov. 3, 2026, election for U.S. House of Representatives District 11 features candidates Jamie Ager, Jennifer Balkcom and Travis Groo. The incumbent, Chuck Edwards, is not seeking reelection. The News & Observer and The Charlotte Observer asked all candidates in this race to complete a questionnaire to inform voters about their opinions on big issues facing voters. Balkcom did not respond ...
Do North Carolina voters want to lower the cap on the state income tax? Millions of voters will decide if the state drops its income tax cap to 3.5%. It’s one of three constitutional amendments on your Nov. 3 ballot.
This year, two candidates are seeking election to the 85th District seat in the N.C. House of Representatives. This district includes most of McDowell County.
Trout Unlimited donated 500 trees to be planted at Bethel Park in Morganton and 100 volunteers from Truist Bank planted them at the park on Sept. 22.
If voters choose to pass the amendment, the General Assembly would be required to pass new legislation that would instill a levy limit, meaning that local governments would have a limit on how much revenue they can collect from property taxes.
This year, two candidates are seeking election to the Pleasant Gardens seat on the McDowell County Board of Education. One candidate is the Republican incumbent, and the other has been approved as a write-in candidate.
If approved by voters, it would specify that a photo ID is required for all forms of voting, not just for those who cast their ballot in person.
The McDowell County Candidates Forum will be held on Thursday, Oct. 15, starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Marion Community Building.
Traditionally, the McDowell County Commissioners hold their regular meeting for October at the historic home, which served as the first seat of county government for McDowell. This meeting will begin at 4 p.m. Monday.
This year, two candidates are seeking election to one of the Marion seats on the McDowell County Board of Education. They are Republican Marvin Greer and Democrat Sarah Skinner.
Former governor Roy Cooper made a campaign stop in Winston-Salem Thursday in his bid for the U.S. Senate seat. Cooper is facing Republican opponent Michael Whatley in the general election. Early voting begins on Oct. 15.
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City Council meets tomorrow with public comment, PumpkinFest fills downtown Saturday, and this is a BLUE recycling week in Statesville.
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Catawba men’s soccer earned its first postseason win since 2021, defeating Mars Hill 3-1 in a SAC quarterfinal to advance to face Anderson in the semifinals.
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Rebekah and Maggie Ayers combined for 32 kills to lead Catawba past Newberry in a five-set SAC road win that keeps the Indians in the conference playoff hunt.
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No. 18 Catawba women’s soccer blanked Anderson 2-0 in the SAC quarterfinal, led by goals from Bree Ehmer and Cadence Setzer to advance to the semifinals.
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This year, two candidates are seeking election to the office of clerk of Superior Court for McDowell County.
A political action committee’s attack ad targets Democratic congressional candidate Jamie Ager over campaign contributions from famous billionaires and his affiliation with a prominent Biden administration official.
Each candidate answered questions about themselves, county projects, data centers and McDowell County's future.
“North Carolina families and farmers are feeling the impacts of rising fuel costs every day.”
State law enforcement agencies, like the State Highway Patrol, are now required to enter agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, allowing officers to carry out immigration enforcement.
Both major party candidates for North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District debuted new ads in the Asheville media market this week.
“We look forward to working with her as she continues to serve the residents of McDowell County."
“My love for this community and the employees of this organization led me to make the decision to postpone my planned retirement and continue serving during this transition."