Featured Spotlight Catawba Riverkeeper: North Carolina parking reform to protect waterways and communities Catawba Riverkeeper Jul 17, 2026 Jul 17, 2026 Updated Jul 17, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save On Monday, July 6, Gov. Josh Stein signed a parking lot reform and stormwater control bill into law. kAm%96 3:== 2:>D E@ C65F46 7=@@5:?8 2?5 H2E6C A@==FE:@?[ =@H6C 9@FD:?8 2?5 56G6=@A>6?E 4@DED 2?5 C6G:E2=:K6 >2:? DEC66ED 3J 6=:>:?2E:?8 @FE52E65 A2C<:?8 C68F=2E:@?D 2?5 6>A@H6C:?8 =@42= 8@G6C?>6?ED E@ 36EE6C >2?286 CF?@77 5FC:?8 C656G6=@A>6?E]k^Am In this file photo from November 2023, the Catawba River courses through Morganton behind the River Village shopping center. 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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.
Who will replace Chuck Edwards? GOP begins search for new candidate ASHEVILLE — Just hours after embattled U.S. Rep.
McDowell County Register of Deeds Lydia Effler to retire "I will always be grateful to the people of McDowell County and to everyone who believed in me."
