Spotlight HURRICANE HELENE RECOVERY McDowell County residents have more time to apply for hurricane debris removal on their property Mike Conley May 12, 2025 May 12, 2025 Updated May 14, 2025 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save McDowell County residents have more time to apply for private property debris removal as the community continues to recover from Hurricane Helene.kAm%92?<D E@ E96 677@CED @7 |4s@H6== t>6C86?4J |2?286>6?E[ |4s@H6== r@F?EJ C6D:56?ED 92G6 366? 8C2?E65 2? 6IE6?D:@? E@ E96 !C:G2E6 !C@A6CEJ s63C:D !C@8C2>] t=:8:3=6 C6D:56?ED >2J BF2=:7J E@ 92G6 5:D2DE6C 563C:D C6>@G65 7C@> E96:C AC@A6CEJ 2E ?@ 4@DE[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 2 ?6HD C6=62D6 7C@> 6>6C86?4J D6CG:46D]k^AmkAm%96 ?6H 5625=:?6 :D %9FCD52J[ |2J `d] %@ 6?C@==[ 2AA=J :? A6CD@? 2Eik^Am kAm|4s@H6== r@F?EJ t>6C86?4J $6CG:46Dk^AmkAm`ah q2C?6D #@25[ |2C:@?k^Am People are also reading… Update: Old Fort man killed in motorcycle crash on I-40 identified 1 person killed in motorcycle crash on I-40 eastbound near Old Fort Marion man charged with burglary and kidnapping after woman held against her will in home McDowell County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing classic car This new spot in Marion is offering locally grown food and beer, run by farmers and a brewer Reports: NC Rep. Chuck Edwards under investigation for sexual harassment claims Duke basketball makes history with Amazon Prime deal, schedules marquee matchups McDowell Chamber of Commerce holds annual gala, awarding top businesses, leaders Mission Hospital McDowell recognizes 3 nurses for National Nurses Week McDowell Express expanding on-demand app-based transit to Old Fort Rotary Club of Marion honors three Students of the Week from McDowell schools McDowell County native started mowing lawns at 15. 5 years later, he has a business, employees Investigators allege friends of NASCAR's Greg Biffle stole from his home after plane crash This WNC family lost their home in Hurricane Helene. 19 months later, they're getting a new one. High school students raised about 50 trout, released them at South Mountains State Park kAmgib_ 2]>] E@ f A]>]kDA2? 4=2DDlQAC:?E0EC:>Qm[ |@?52J[ |2J `a[ E9C@F89 %9FCD52J[ |2J `dk^DA2?m]k^Am 0 Comments Love 0 Funny 0 Wow 0 Sad 0 Angry 0 Get Government & Politics updates in your inbox! Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter. Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Mike Conley Staff Writer Author email Follow Mike Conley Close Get email notifications on {{subject}} daily! Your notification has been saved. There was a problem saving your notification. {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Save Manage followed notifications Close Followed notifications Please log in to use this feature Log In Don't have an account? Sign Up Today Related to this story Most Popular McDowell Express expanding on-demand app-based transit to Old Fort “Expanding McDowell Express into Old Fort is an exciting step forward in improving mobility across our county,” said Transit Director Jason Ho… 'Energy is not a luxury': Duke Energy customers speak on price increase at hearing If approved, Duke Energy would increase residential billing rates by 18% over the next two years. McDowell County park may get updates to trails, disc golf course, fishing access The park on county-owned property has a small trail system, two ponds and a disc golf course. McDowell Tech update in Old Fort highlights gains, facility updates McDowell Tech is growing, but aging buildings remain a concern. Leaders shared the latest during Old Fort’s meeting Monday. FEMA provides $1.4 million to rebuild from Old Fort’s Hurricane Helene damage When Helene hit Old Fort, the town’s south maintenance shop building and 17 vehicles were severely damaged. Watch Now: Related Video Health officials urge vigilance amid suspected hantavirus outbreak Cruise ship hantavirus: Doctor explains the risk Cruise ship hantavirus: Doctor explains the risk Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in Florida in critical condition Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in Florida in critical condition Donald Trump ‘doesn’t think’ about past assassination attempts Donald Trump ‘doesn’t think’ about past assassination attempts Recommended for you
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McDowell Express expanding on-demand app-based transit to Old Fort “Expanding McDowell Express into Old Fort is an exciting step forward in improving mobility across our county,” said Transit Director Jason Ho…
'Energy is not a luxury': Duke Energy customers speak on price increase at hearing If approved, Duke Energy would increase residential billing rates by 18% over the next two years.
McDowell County park may get updates to trails, disc golf course, fishing access The park on county-owned property has a small trail system, two ponds and a disc golf course.
McDowell Tech update in Old Fort highlights gains, facility updates McDowell Tech is growing, but aging buildings remain a concern. Leaders shared the latest during Old Fort’s meeting Monday.
FEMA provides $1.4 million to rebuild from Old Fort’s Hurricane Helene damage When Helene hit Old Fort, the town’s south maintenance shop building and 17 vehicles were severely damaged.
