Featured Spotlight Marion gets $9.4 million to rebuild water intake damaged by Helene, strengthen system Mike Conley Feb 24, 2026 Feb 24, 2026 Updated Feb 24, 2026 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Marion got more than $9.4 million from the state to rebuild a water intake facility damaged by Hurricane Helene.kAm%96 }@CE9 r2C@=:?2 $E2E6 (2E6C x?7C2DECF4EFC6 pFE9@C:EJ 2AAC@G65 E96 4:EJVD 2AA=:42E:@? 7@C Sh[cea[fe_ :? 7F?5:?8 E@ C63F:=5 :ED AC:>2CJ H2E6C :?E2<6 724:=:EJ 2?5 :?4@CA@C2E6 7FCE96C 5:D2DE6C C6D:=:6?46 :? :ED H2E6C DJDE6>[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 2 ?6HD C6=62D6 7C@> E96 4:EJ]k^AmkAm%96 AC@;64E :?4=F56D E96 C63F:=5:?8 @7 |2C:@?’D >@DE 6DD6?E:2= H2E6C :?E2<6[ H9:49 D6CG6D 2D 2 <6J 4@>A@?6?E :? AC@G:5:?8 H2E6C E@ @G6C `_[___ C6D:56?ED :? |2C:@? 2?5 |4s@H6== r@F?EJ[ E96 C6=62D6 D2:5] (2E6C 4@==64E65 2E :?E2<6D 7=@HD E@ E96 4:EJ’D (2E6C u:=EC2E:@? !=2?E 367@C6 36:?8 EC62E65 2?5 5:DEC:3FE65 E@ 4FDE@>6CD] (9:=6 |2C:@? 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Old Fort mayor suddenly resigns from office, mayor pro tem appointed acting mayor “I enjoyed my time being the mayor but now look forward to new opportunities. I love Old Fort and am excited to see the town continuing to grow."
Marion to replace bridge to lift station with $1.4 million grant from state Since this bridge floods, replacing it is a priority to avoid potential flood damage and add resilience against future natural disasters.
Property tax exemptions are available for qualifying property owners in McDowell County “I encourage anyone who believes they may qualify for one of the exemptions to contact the Tax Assessing staff soon."
McDowell County leaders hear updates, concerns about 2027 property value reappraisal The meeting room was packed with people, many of whom were there to hear about the reappraisal, which started around a year ago and is still underway.
NC House committee supportive of bill to cap local property tax levies “The constitutional amendment will pass because North Carolinians are ready for this. Property tax bill growth has exceeded inflation in eight…
Iranian military statement mocks US for 'strategic failure', suggests no negotiations over 15-point plan
AP Iranian military statement mocks US for 'strategic failure', suggests no negotiations over 15-point plan
