Top Story Spotlight Need help with your taxes? McDowell County organization may be able to help for free Mike Conley Jan 29, 2026 Jan 29, 2026 Updated Jan 29, 2026 0 1 of 2 MATCH will host community-based tax clinics throughout February to reduce transportation and access barriers. MATCH MATCH will host community-based tax clinics throughout February to reduce transportation and access barriers. This flyer is in Spanish. MATCH Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Mike Conley McDowell Access to Care and Health is holding its free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program for the fifth year.kAm%96 AC@8C2> AC@G:56D ?@\4@DE[ x#$\46CE:7:65 E2I AC6A2C2E:@? 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Sign Up Today Related to this story Most Popular 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." ‘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.” 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." 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." 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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."
‘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.”
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."
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."
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…
