Spotlight Two conservation projects in McDowell County get almost $4.3 million in grants Mike Conley Oct 20, 2025 Oct 20, 2025 Updated Nov 27, 2025 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Two land protection projects in McDowell County got a total of nearly $4.3 million in grants.kAm%96 }@CE9 r2C@=:?2 s6A2CE>6?E @7 }2EFC2= 2?5 rF=EFC2= #6D@FC46D 2??@F?465 C646?E=J E92E E96 }@CE9 r2C@=:?2 {2?5 2?5 (2E6C uF?5 q@2C5 @7 %CFDE66D 92D 2H2C565 >@C6 E92? Sbe >:==:@? :? 8C2?ED 7@C AC@;64ED E92E H:== AC@E64E }@CE9 r2C@=:?2’D =2?5 2?5 H2E6C 7C@> E96 >@F?E2:?D E@ E96 4@2DE]k^AmkAm%H@ @7 E96 8C2?ED 2C6 7@C AC@;64ED :? @C C6=2E65 E@ |4s@H6== r@F?EJ] %96 8C2?ED H6C6 2 Sc >:==:@? 7@C E96 D64@?5 A92D6 @7 E96 w:4<@CJ?FE |@F?E2:? 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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.
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.
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."
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
