Top Story Spotlight McDowell County hires human services director to oversee departments including social services Mike Conley Nov 19, 2025 Nov 19, 2025 0 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 Sheriff Ricky Buchanan will retire Aug. 1, before term ends “After over three decades in law enforcement, I have made the decision to retire and enjoy more time with my family, the outdoors and hopefull…
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.
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…
McDowell County Board of Commissioners to meet Monday The board will hear a report about the state of McDowell Technical Community College and an update about the Chamber of Commerce.
'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.
