Spotlight 'I might jump your bones': Ethics complaint against Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey dismissed RICHARD CRAVER Staff Reporter Jun 22, 2026 4 hrs ago 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The state Ethics Commission has dismissed a complaint filed against state Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey, the N.C. Insurance Department said.kAmpAC:= %2J=@C[ 2 7@C>6C C68F=2E@CJ 2?2=JDE[ 7:=65 E96 4@>A=2:?E 282:?DE r2FD6J @? yF?6 b]k^AmkAmx? @?6 D6C:6D @7 E6IE >6DD286D D9@H? 3J %2J=@C E@ %C:2?8=6 >65:2 @FE=6ED[ r2FD6J HC@E6i Qx >:89E ;F>A J@FC 3@?6D] (2E49 @FEPQj Q(92EVD 36EH66? FD DE2JD 36EH66? FDjQ QyFDE 5@?VE =6E >6 42E49 J@F :? 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Old Fort to see 8-cent property tax increase, 10% increase in water and sewer rates The board voted unanimously to adopt the budget.
McDowell County bridge temporarily closed for resurfacing An average of 2,800 vehicles cross the bridge every day.
McDowell Commissioners OK higher fire tax rates for four departments Adjustments would go into effect with the bills that go out this summer.
Adrienne Jones named new McDowell County Emergency Services director A lifelong resident of McDowell County, Jones has dedicated her career to serving the community she calls home.
No one comments at public hearing about McDowell County budget The commissioners did not adopt the proposed budget after Monday’s hearing concluded.
