Top Story Spotlight McDowell County hires human services director to oversee departments including social services Mike Conley Nov 19, 2025 Nov 19, 2025 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save On Monday, McDowell County officials announced the hiring of Sarah Brewer as the new human services director.kAmx? E9:D ?6H A@D:E:@?[ qC6H6C H:== @G6CD66 E96 |4s@H6== r@F?EJ s6A2CE>6?E @7 $@4:2= $6CG:46D[ |4s@H6== %C2?D:E[ E96 |4s@H6== $6?:@C r6?E6C 2?5 E96 |4s@H6== r@F?EJ '6E6C2?D $6CG:46D ~77:46C]k^Am Brewer MIKE CONLEY, MCDOWELL NEWS kAm|4s@H6== r@F?EJ 4C62E65 E96 9F>2? 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Meet Marion's citizen of the month, a devoted educator In total, Medford devoted more than 50 years of her life to McDowell County Schools. Marion budget: No property tax increase proposed; water, sewer rates may rise The plan includes a 5% increase in the water rates and a 5% increase in the sewer rates. Small Business Administration offers loans to NC businesses, nonprofits affected by drought McDowell County is one of the counties covered by this disaster declaration. Watch Now: Related Video Hear Zach Lahn speak after Republican gubernatorial primary win Four ways fluctuating temperatures can affect your body and mind Four ways fluctuating temperatures can affect your body and mind Is The Fed About to Make Its Biggest Move Yet? Is The Fed About to Make Its Biggest Move Yet? 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McDowell County property tax rate expected to stay the same in next year's budget “We do absolutely the best we can with the resources that we have,” Brown said.
Marion City Council to meet on Tuesday, will consider water, sewer projects The City Council will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Marion Community Building.
Meet Marion's citizen of the month, a devoted educator In total, Medford devoted more than 50 years of her life to McDowell County Schools.
Marion budget: No property tax increase proposed; water, sewer rates may rise The plan includes a 5% increase in the water rates and a 5% increase in the sewer rates.
Small Business Administration offers loans to NC businesses, nonprofits affected by drought McDowell County is one of the counties covered by this disaster declaration.
Iran says it will stop negotiating with the US, completely block the Strait of Hormuz, citing ceasefire violations
Iran says it will stop negotiating with the US, completely block the Strait of Hormuz, citing ceasefire violations
