Featured Spotlight Grant to connect more than 1,300 locations in McDowell County to broadband Mike Conley Dec 24, 2025 Dec 24, 2025 Updated Dec 26, 2025 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Thanks to a federal program, more homes and businesses in McDowell County will be connected to broadband internet.kAm%9:D A2DE H66<[ v@G] y@D9 $E6:? 2??@F?465 E92E E96 }2E:@?2= %6=64@>>F?:42E:@?D 2?5 x?7@C>2E:@? p5>:?:DEC2E:@? 2AAC@G65 }@CE9 r2C@=:?2’D AC@A@D2= E@ 3C:?8 9:89\DA665 :?E6C?6E D6CG:46 E@ 9@>6D 2?5 4@>>F?:E:6D 24C@DD E96 DE2E6 F?56C E96 7656C2= qC@2532?5 tBF:EJ[ p446DD 2?5 s6A=@J>6?E !C@8C2>]k^AmkAm%9:D 2AAC@G2= A2G6D E96 H2J 7@C E96 DE2E6 E@ 2H2C5 >@C6 E92? 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‘No kings’ rally in downtown Marion draws more than 275 people, organizers say “Folks are paying attention, and they’re ready to head to the polls in the midterms and vote for leadership that respects all Americans.”
Marion, McDowell leaders seek public’s input on future of Drexel Heritage site "This was a kickoff event intended to engage the community and begin gathering feedback and ideas about what residents would like to see in th…
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."
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."
What recreation centers, government facilities will close for Good Friday, Easter? Here's a list Check out this list to see how the upcoming holiday will impact trash collection and officer hours in local municipalities.
