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.
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- Mike Conley
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.
- Danielle Battaglia The News & Observer (Raleigh)
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…
- Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan The News & Observer (Raleigh)
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.
- Mike Conley
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.
- Sharon McBrayer
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.
- Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan The News & Observer (Raleigh)
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.
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."
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The city of Marion is currently designing the Baldwin Avenue sidewalk project.
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Catawba’s Cadence Setzer and Lauren Zitt earned SAC women’s soccer weekly awards after key performances in road wins over Lenoir-Rhyne and Lincoln Memorial.
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Mayor J. Douglas Hendrix proclaims October 2026 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Statesville, urging the community to stand with survivors and act.
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A grandmother considers a meaningful holiday gift and learns how donor advised funds through Foundation For The Carolinas can support the newlyweds’ giving.
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Statesville Public Power earned all five 2025 Public Power Awards of Excellence from ElectriCities, recognizing reliability, innovation and community-focused service.
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The change will save the DMV an estimated $4.8 million a year.
"The geotechnical engineer has advised that the contractor will need to remove approximately 12 inches of the existing soil and replace it with stone before paving can begin.”
The report lays out a plan to address homelessness in Marion.
An increased police presence on Main Street, a low barrier shelter, an adult recovery court and more affordable housing are some of the recommendations from Marion's task force to address homelessness.
“We can make together basically a program and a courthouse and a building and a program that is the envy of everyone in the state,” Martelle said. “And I have no doubts we can accomplish that.”
Here's where the project stands and how long construction will take.
“It is becoming increasingly clear that it will be an uphill battle to secure Helene-related funding for the 911 Center replacement,” Wooten said
On Monday, the Old Fort Board of Aldermen held its regular meeting for September and answered questions from business owners and residents about the ongoing Catawba Avenue streetscape project.