Spotlight Democratic candidates for U.S. House, N.C. House visit McDowell County on Monday Mike Conley Aug 18, 2026 5 hrs ago 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Jamie Ager, the Democratic candidate for U.S. House District 11, made two stops in McDowell County on Monday.kAmp86C 3682? 9:D G:D:E H:E9 =F?49 H:E9 |2C:@? |2J@C $E6G6 {:EE=6 2E r@F?ECJD:56 q2C364F6 :? |2C:@? 367@C6 EC2G6=:?8 E@ E96 sJD2CEDG:==6 4@>>F?:EJ[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 2 ?6HD C6=62D6 7C@> E96 |4s@H6== r@F?EJ s6>@4C2E:4 !2CEJ]k^Am Jamie Ager (right), the Democratic candidate for U.S. House District 11, made two stops in McDowell County on Monday. PHOTO SUBMITTED kAmp86C :D D66<:?8 6=64E:@? 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Records tie trip to campaign money Seth Trimble gives reasons for leaving North Carolina basketball to play at Louisville Morganton man faces drug, felony firearm possession charges in McDowell County 4 Carolina Panthers players who improved their stock in preseason loss to Bills Pair charged with NC double murder moved into victims' home after deaths, warrant says McDowell County Schools superintendent: Welcome to a new school year After yearslong revitalization process, NASCAR isn’t returning to NC racetrack Panthers 2026 training camp: Top takeaways ahead of Saturday's preseason week 1 Back-to-School Bash with free school supplies for children planned in Marion McDowell County considering 1-year data center moratorium; public hearing scheduled Hayden Panettiere, best known for her roles in 'Heroes' and 'Nashville', dies at 36 kAm%96 6G6?:?8 4@?4=F565 2E E96 |2C:@? r@>>F?:EJ qF:=5:?8[ H96C6 >@C6 E92? ``_ A6@A=6 82E96C65 7@C 2 4@>>F?:EJ 6G6?E 762EFC:?8 p86C 2?5 v2G6?FD[ E96 C6=62D6 D2:5]k^AmkAmwFCC:42?6 w6=6?6 C64@G6CJ H2D 2 46?EC2= 7@4FD @7 p86CVD C6>2C<D] w6 2=D@ DA@<6 23@FE E96 C:D:?8 4@DE @7 =:G:?8[ 244@C5:?8 E@ E96 ?6HD C6=62D6]k^Am kAmp86C DEC6DD65 E96 9:89 4@DE @7 962=E942C6 2?5 E96 52?86C @7 72>:=:6D 36:?8 7:?2?4:2==J 56G2DE2E65 3J >65:42= 563E] w6 2=D@ 5:D4FDD65 E96 :>A@CE2?46 @7 2446DD:3=6 6>6C86?4J 2?5 >65:42= D6CG:46D :? 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McDowell County sales tax increase on ballot. Here's how the money would be used. If an increase in McDowell County's sales tax is approved, it could bring in $1.5 million for the county.
McDowell County considering 1-year data center moratorium; public hearing scheduled “The commissioners are aware that the topic is of interest on a national and state level and want to be in front of the issue here locally."
New McDowell County sheriff sworn in after former sheriff retires “Please join us in congratulating Sheriff Mace as he begins this new chapter of service and leadership for McDowell County,” reads the news release.
NC voters confident in election process, but many have concerns over fraud, poll says North Carolina voters broadly express confidence in the fairness of the election process, but sizable minorities still believe voter fraud and…
Old Fort, Marion leaders to hold meetings this week Both the Old Fort Board of Aldermen and the Marion City Council will hold regular meetings on Monday and Tuesday, respectively.
