Featured Spotlight Candidate filing period for 2026 McDowell County elections starts Dec. 1. What's on the ballot? Mike Conley Nov 28, 2025 Nov 28, 2025 Updated Nov 28, 2025 0 Individuals interested in filing for office may do so at the McDowell County Board of Elections office, located at 2458 N.C. 226 South, Marion. FILE PHOTO Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Mike Conley The McDowell County Board of Elections held a meeting on Nov. 14 and officially certified the results of the 2025 elections for Marion and Old Fort.kAmx? a_ae[ =@42= 6=64E:@?D H:== 56E6C>:?6 H9@ H:== D:E @? E96 |4s@H6== r@F?EJ q@2C5 @7 r@>>:DD:@?6CD 2?5 E96 |4s@H6== r@F?EJ q@2C5 @7 t5F42E:@?[ H9@ H:== D6CG6 2D E96 ?6IE 4=6C< @7 $FA6C:@C r@FCE[ D96C:77 @7 |4s@H6== r@F?EJ[ DE2E6 w@FD6 C6AC6D6?E2E:G6 2?5 H9@ H:== C6AC6D6?E E96 4@F?EJ :? 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See when and where Marion man charged with death by distribution in 22-year-old's 2025 overdose death Marion man charged with murder Wednesday in 2024 death of 3-month-old daughter Los Compadres owners bringing street food, festive vibe to new restaurant in downtown Newton Marion to replace bridge to lift station with $1.4 million grant from state The story behind new McDowell County ice cream business The Scream Property tax exemptions are available for qualifying property owners in McDowell County McDowell County high schoolers show off art, music, more at Spring Art Show McDowell County alumni Dwayne Ledford went from high school football player to NFL coach McDowell County leaders hear updates, concerns about 2027 property value reappraisal Man found dead along Interstate 40 in Burke County; Medical examiner notified kAm%9C66 D62ED @? 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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."
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."
Marion to replace bridge to lift station with $1.4 million grant from state Since this bridge floods, replacing it is a priority to avoid potential flood damage and add resilience against future natural disasters.
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."
McDowell County leaders hear updates, concerns about 2027 property value reappraisal The meeting room was packed with people, many of whom were there to hear about the reappraisal, which started around a year ago and is still underway.
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