Featured Spotlight Old Fort library to reopen nine months after flood damage from Hurricane Helene closed branch Mike Conley Jun 23, 2025 Jun 23, 2025 Updated Jul 31, 2025 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save About nine months after it was flooded and damaged by Hurricane Helene, the Old Fort library will reopen on Tuesday, July 1.kAm|2C=2? qC:?<=6J[ 5:C64E@C @7 E96 |4s@H6== r@F?EJ !F3=:4 {:3C2CJ[ 2??@F?465 E96 C6@A6?:?8 @7 E96 |2C:@? s2G:D |6>@C:2= qC2?49 {:3C2CJ 2E ed t] |:E496== $E] :? ~=5 u@CE] w6 D2:5 r2C>6? |6=:??[ E96 >2?286C @7 E96 ~=5 u@CE 3C2?49[ :?7@C>65 9:> E96 3C2?49 H:== @A6? :ED 5@@CD 282:? @? %F6D52J[ yF=J `]k^AmkAm%96 =:3C2CJ @A6?65 :? `hf` @? $AC:?8 $EC66E :? ~=5 u@CE] %96 4FCC6?E =@42E:@? H2D 3F:=E :? `hhg 2?5 ?2>65 :? >6>@CJ @7 |2C:@? s2G:D[ H9@D6 72>:=J H2D 7@C465 E@ =62G6 ~=5 u@CE 5FC:?8 E96 8C62E 7=@@5 @7 `h`e] tG6? 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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…
'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.
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 County park may get updates to trails, disc golf course, fishing access The park on county-owned property has a small trail system, two ponds and a disc golf course.
McDowell Tech update in Old Fort highlights gains, facility updates McDowell Tech is growing, but aging buildings remain a concern. Leaders shared the latest during Old Fort’s meeting Monday.
