Featured Top Story Spotlight McDowell County working to address teen suicide Mike Conley Jul 24, 2026 Jul 24, 2026 Updated Jul 25, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save McDowell County is working to address and combat teen suicide.kAm~? |@?52J[ yF=J `b[ E96 |4s@H6== r@F?EJ q@2C5 @7 r@>>:DD:@?6CD 962C5 2? FA52E6 7C@> wF>2? $6CG:46D s:C64E@C $2C29 qC6H6C] $96 D2:5 E96C6 :D 2 8C@H:?8 AC@3=6> @7 E66? DF:4:56 :? |4s@H6== r@F?EJ]k^AmkAm|4s@H6== r@F?EJ 92D 925 2 DE625J :?4C62D6 :? E66? 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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.
Republicans pick ballot replacement for Rep. Chuck Edwards With just 25 days until absentee ballots are mailed out to voters, Republicans have selected a candidate to replace incumbent western North Ca…
