Top Story Spotlight Property tax exemptions are available for qualifying property owners in McDowell County Mike Conley Mar 25, 2026 9 hrs ago 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save McDowell County officials are notifying the public about property tax exemptions that are available for some property owners.kAm%96 DE2E6 @7 }@CE9 r2C@=:?2 C6BF:C6D 4@F?E:6D E@ EC62E 2== AC@A6CE:6D 6BF2==J 7@C E2I AFCA@D6D[ H:E9 G6CJ 76H 6I46AE:@?D] w@H6G6C[ E96C6 2C6 D6G6C2= @AE:@?D 2G2:=23=6 E@ C65F46 AC@A6CEJ E2I A2J>6?ED E@ BF2=:7J:?8 AC@A6CEJ @H?6CD[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 2 ?6HD C6=62D6 7C@> E96 4@F?EJ]k^AmkAm%96 7:CDE 6I6>AE:@? :D 7@C AC@A6CEJ @H?65 2?5 @44FA:65 3J |4s@H6== r@F?EJ C6D:56?ED H9@ 2C6 @=56C E92? 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Old Fort mayor suddenly resigns from office, mayor pro tem appointed acting mayor “I enjoyed my time being the mayor but now look forward to new opportunities. I love Old Fort and am excited to see the town continuing to grow."
Marion to replace bridge to lift station with $1.4 million grant from state Since this bridge floods, replacing it is a priority to avoid potential flood damage and add resilience against future natural disasters.
McDowell County leaders hear updates, concerns about 2027 property value reappraisal 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.
NC House committee supportive of bill to cap local property tax levies “The constitutional amendment will pass because North Carolinians are ready for this. Property tax bill growth has exceeded inflation in eight…
Iranian military statement mocks US for 'strategic failure', suggests no negotiations over 15-point plan
AP Iranian military statement mocks US for 'strategic failure', suggests no negotiations over 15-point plan
