Featured Top Story Spotlight McDowell County sales tax increase on ballot. Here's how the money would be used. Mike Conley Aug 12, 2026 Aug 12, 2026 Updated Aug 14, 2026 0 × Mike Conley Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save If an increase in McDowell County's sales tax is approved, it could bring in $1.5 million for the county.kAmsFC:?8 |@?52J’D >66E:?8[ E96 |4s@H6== r@F?EJ q@2C5 @7 r@>>:DD:@?6CD 962C5 2 C6A@CE 23@FE 9@H E96 >@?6J 4@F=5 36 FD65] %96 D2=6D E2I :?4C62D6 H:== 36 @? E96 32==@E :? E96 }@G6>36C 86?6C2= 6=64E:@?] %96 :?4C62D6 H@F=5 AFE E96 D2=6D E2I 2E fT]k^Am On Monday, the McDowell County Board of Commissioners held their regular meeting for August at the County Administrative Offices in downtown Marion. 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