Featured Spotlight Election Day is Tuesday for Marion, Old Fort races. 192 of more than 4,000 voters voted early Mike Conley Nov 3, 2025 Nov 3, 2025 Updated Nov 23, 2025 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Tuesday is Election Day. 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Mr. Bob’s Do-Nuts' Apple Ugly pastry has new name, same taste Town of Old Fort buys property for new town hall, purchase paid for with FEMA funds Christmas in July? Marion's Historic Carson House to host Christmas Market this weekend Barefoot Baby Foundation to host free ‘Pirate Invasion’ at McDowell Rec Center pool About 3,500 lose power in McDowell County; cooling station open Thursday evening Bryce Young's momentum gives Carolina Panthers reason for optimism in 2026 k2D:56 4=2DDlQE?4>D\:?=:?6\C6=4@?E6?E E?4>D\:?=:?6\C6=4@?E6?E\3:@ E?4>D\:?=:?6\2=:8?>6?E\C:89E E?4>D\:?=:?6\H:5E9\@?6\E9:C5Qmk9cmt=64E:@? C6DF=ED @?=:?6k^9cmkAmu@C E96 =2E6DE 6=64E:@? 4@G6C286 2?5 6=64E:@? 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Election final update: Final McDowell County municipal election results in See election updates throughout the day on Tuesday, and results Tuesday night.
