Top Story Editor's Pick McDowell Democrats plan Saturday protest in Marion opposing Project 2025 Mike Conley Apr 2, 2025 Apr 2, 2025 Updated May 10, 2025 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save On Saturday, April 5, some McDowell County residents plan to voice their opposition to Project 2025 in downtown Marion.kAm%96 |4s@H6== r@F?EJ s6>@4C2E:4 !2CEJ H:== A2CE:4:A2E6 :? 2 ?2E:@?H:56 A62467F= AC@E6DE E@ @AA@D6 !C@;64E a_ad[ 2 4@?D6CG2E:G6 A=2? 7@C 9@H E96 &]$] D9@F=5 36 CF?]k^AmkAm%96 |4s@H6== r@F?EJ AC@E6DE H:== 36 96=5 7C@> ?@@? E@ a A]>] :? 7C@?E @7 E96 |4s@H6== r@F?EJ r@FCE9@FD6 @? $2EFC52J[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 2 ?6HD C6=62D6 7C@> E96 =@42= s6>@4C2E:4 !2CEJ]k^AmkAm“%9:D 6G6?E :D A2CE @7 2 ?2E:@?2= >@G6>6?E] p== :?5:G:5F2=D @C 8C@FAD 2C6 H6=4@>6 E@ ;@:?[” E96 ?6HD C6=62D6 D2:5] “(6 6?4@FC286 A2CE:4:A2?ED E@ 3C:?8 2 D:8? 2?5 2 7C:6?5 E@ DE2?5 :? 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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."
McDowell County Emergency Services Director Will Kehler to retire “Will’s leadership has left a lasting impact on our organization and our community in ways that will continue for generations."
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.
Property tax exemptions are available for qualifying property owners in McDowell County “I encourage anyone who believes they may qualify for one of the exemptions to contact the Tax Assessing staff soon."
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.
