Spotlight CATAWBA COUNTY Former McDowell News editor to be new Catawba County communications director s_johnson Sep 29, 2026 Sep 29, 2026 Updated Sep 29, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Catawba County will be getting a new communications and marketing director in October. Annable Sarah C. Johnson, Record kAm':C8:?:2 p??23=6[ b_[ @7 qFC<6 r@F?EJ[ H:== DE2CE 96C ?6H A@D:E:@? 2D r2E2H32 r@F?EJ’D 4@>>F?:42E:@?D 2?5 >2C<6E:?8 5:C64E@C @? ~4E] `h] p??23=6 H:== @G6CD66 AC@G:5:?8 AF3=:4 :?7@C>2E:@? 2?5 4@??64E:?8 C6D:56?ED H:E9 :?7@C>2E:@? 23@FE E96 4@F?EJ’D D6CG:46D[ AC@8C2>D 2?5 AC:@C:E:6D[ E96 4@F?EJ D2:5 :? 2 ?6HD C6=62D6]k^AmkAm“x 2> 6I4:E65 E@ ;@:? 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McDowell candidates weigh in on affordability, mental health and Helene recovery The forum took place Thursday at the Marion Community Building, and a big crowd attended the event, which was hosted by West Marion Inc.
2027 Social Security COLA increase confirmed. Many feel it's too low The Social Security Administration has confirmed that more than 70 million recipients will get their largest increase in payments since 2022.
Candidates for McDowell County Board of Commissioners answer questions Each candidate answered questions about themselves, county projects, data centers and McDowell County's future.
Candidates for McDowell clerk of Superior Court answer questions This year, two candidates are seeking election to the office of clerk of Superior Court for McDowell County.
Greene, Gavenus discuss priorities in 85th District House race to represent McDowell County This year, two candidates are seeking election to the 85th District seat in the N.C. House of Representatives. This district includes most of …
