Top Story Spotlight ELECTIONS 2026 Greene, Gavenus discuss priorities in 85th District House race to represent McDowell County Mike Conley Oct 13, 2026 Oct 13, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Two candidates are seeking election to the 85th District seat in the N.C. House of Representatives. This district includes most of McDowell County.kAm%96 42?5:52E6D 2C6 #6AF3=:42? :?4F>36?E sF5=6J vC66?6 2?5 s6>@4C2E:4 492==6?86C $FK2??6 v2G6?FD] %96 7@==@H:?8 2C6 E96:C C6DA@?D6D E@ %96 |4s@H6== }6HD’ BF6DE:@??2:C6]k^Amk9am$FK2??6 v2G6?FDk^9am Gavenus kA 4=2DDlQq@5JQmkDEC@?8m}2>6ik^DEC@?8m $FK2??6 v2G6?FDk^Am kA 4=2DDlQq@5JQmkDEC@?8m!2CEJ 277:=:2E:@?ik^DEC@?8m s6>@4C2Ek^AmkA 4=2DDlQq@5JQmkDEC@?8mp55C6DDik^DEC@?8m qFC?DG:==6k^Am People are also reading… Will North Carolina have a cold, snowy winter? Here's what NOAA predicts Groundbreaking set for new affordable housing neighborhood in Old Fort. 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