Featured Spotlight McDowell Express expanding on-demand app-based transit to Old Fort Mike Conley May 2, 2026 May 2, 2026 Updated Jun 8, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save McDowell County Transit is expanding its on-demand microtransit service, McDowell Express, to include the town of Old Fort beginning Friday, May 15.kAm“%9:D 6IA2?D:@? 3F:=5D @? E96 4@?E:?F65 DF446DD @7 |4s@H6== tIAC6DD[ H9:49 92D AC@G:565 C6D:56?ED H:E9 C6=:23=6[ 7=6I:3=6 EC2?DA@CE2E:@? 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McDowell County Commissioners to meet Monday On Monday, the McDowell County Board of Commissioners will hold their first regular meeting for June.
NC Senate transportation chair: 'I love that Elon Musk drives me everywhere' “I love my Tesla, and I love that Elon Musk drives me everywhere."
State Board of Elections provides tips for voters as midterm election approaches The state Board of Elections recognizes, however, that many communications come unsolicited and can be confusing to recipients.
McDowell County property tax rate expected to stay the same in next year's budget “We do absolutely the best we can with the resources that we have,” Brown said.
Small Business Administration offers loans to NC businesses, nonprofits affected by drought McDowell County is one of the counties covered by this disaster declaration.
