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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McDowell County commissioners OK budget: 3% raise for employees, no increase in school funding The commissioners also voted to put a sales tax increase on the ballot this fall.
See McDowell County area government offices, trash collection schedule for July 4 See when local government offices, recreation centers and libraries will be closed for Independence Day.
NC budget bill ends one incentive for data centers, keeps other tax breaks The General Assembly estimates this will save the state $21.4 million in the upcoming fiscal year, which began Wednesday.
City of Marion reminds water customers: Drought restrictions remain in effect There has been a rapid decline in water levels at the city's raw water intakes, particularly at Clear Creek and Mackey Creek.
NC lawmakers want to use AI to boost student performance. Will it help? Republican state lawmakers could award $5 million in no-bid contracts to use AI for the purpose of providing tutoring support to students.
