Featured Spotlight McDowell County to fund opioid addiction treatment, recovery with settlement money Mike Conley Feb 13, 2026 Feb 13, 2026 Updated Feb 14, 2026 0 × The US saw a historic drop in drug overdose deaths in 2024, reaching the lowest levels in five years, according to new CDC data. Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save McDowell County is taking applications for organizations to receive funding to address opioid addiction.kAm%96 a_ae @A:@:5 D6EE=6>6?E 7F?5:?8 4J4=6 :D @A6? 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