Top Story Spotlight McDowell County Board of Commissioners to hold meeting on Monday Mike Conley Dec 15, 2025 Dec 15, 2025 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save On Monday, the McDowell County Board of Commissioners will hold its third meeting of the month, which happens at lunchtime.kAm%96 q@2C5 @7 r@>>:DD:@?6CD H:== >66E 2E ``ib_ 2]>] |@?52J 2E E96 r@F?EJ p5>:?:DEC2E:G6 ~77:46D 2E eh }] |2:? $E] :? |2C:@?]k^AmkAm%96 4@>>:DD:@?6CD H:== 962C AC@A6CEJ E2I 2AA62=D 2?5 4@?D:56C E96 2AA62=D H:E9 %2I pDD6DD@C %2>>J (J=:6]k^AmkAm%96 3@2C5 H:== 962C 23@FE E96 q6J@?5 `gca !C@;64E[ 2 AC@;64E 23@FE =@42= 9:DE@CJ H:E9 y@C52? {2?6J[ H9@ :D E96 AC@;64E 5:C64E@C]k^Am kAm$2C29 qC6H6C[ E96 ?6H=J 9:C65 9F>2? D6CG:46D 5:C64E@C[ H:== 8:G6 2? FA52E6 E@ E96 3@2C5]k^Am People are also reading… Update: Old Fort man killed in motorcycle crash on I-40 identified Mission Hospital McDowell recognizes 3 nurses for National Nurses Week Dual-threat QB Haynes King is Panthers' top undrafted free agent to watch Reports: NC Rep. Chuck Edwards under investigation for sexual harassment claims Marion man charged with burglary and kidnapping after woman held against her will in home 1 person killed in motorcycle crash on I-40 eastbound near Old Fort McDowell Chamber of Commerce holds annual gala, awarding top businesses, leaders McDowell Express expanding on-demand app-based transit to Old Fort Report: Chuck Edwards under scrutiny for alleged affair with former aide; lawmaker denies claims McDowell County native started mowing lawns at 15. 5 years later, he has a business, employees Rotary Club of Marion honors three Students of the Week from McDowell schools This WNC family lost their home in Hurricane Helene. 19 months later, they're getting a new one. McDowell County Sheriff’s Office says its searching for missing dump truck Tow truck driver, rescuers unite to save NC donkey that was belly deep in mud New home for the Young family revealed in Spruce Pine; home was destroyed in Helene kAmr@F?EJ |2?286C pD9=6J (@@E6? H:== C6A@CE 23@FE 25>:?:DEC2E:G6 :E6>D]k^AmkAmp 4=@D65 D6DD:@? :D D4965F=65 E@ 5:D4FDD A6CD@??6= >2EE6CD]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… Report: Chuck Edwards under scrutiny for alleged affair with former aide; lawmaker denies claims Edwards has denied the claims and has suggested they are "designed to impact" his 2026 reelection campaign. '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 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 Brian Schmutzler and Linda Rogers speak after Indiana primary Health officials urge vigilance amid suspected hantavirus outbreak Health officials urge vigilance amid suspected hantavirus outbreak Cruise ship hantavirus: Doctor explains the risk Cruise ship hantavirus: Doctor explains the risk GLP-1 Bubble Forming GLP-1 Bubble Forming 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…
Report: Chuck Edwards under scrutiny for alleged affair with former aide; lawmaker denies claims Edwards has denied the claims and has suggested they are "designed to impact" his 2026 reelection campaign.
'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 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.
