Top Story Spotlight McDowell County Board of Commissioners to meet Monday. Here's what's on the agenda. Mike Conley Feb 9, 2026 Feb 9, 2026 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save On Monday, the McDowell County Board of Commissioners will hold its first regular meeting for February.kAm%96 >66E:?8 H:== DE2CE 2E d A]>] |@?52J 2E E96 r@F?EJ p5>:?:DEC2E:G6 ~77:46D 2E eh }] |2:? $E] :? |2C:@?]k^AmkAmt>6C86?4J $6CG:46D s:C64E@C (:== z69=6C H:== DA62< E@ E96 3@2C5 2?5 C64@8?:K6 9:D DE277]k^AmkAmwF>2? $6CG:46D s:C64E@C $2C29 qC6H6C 2?5 %C2?D:E s:C64E@C y2D@? w@==:7:6=5 H:== 8:G6 2? FA52E6 @? |4s@H6== %C2?D:E @A6C2E:@?D]k^Am kAm%2I r@==64E@C {:?52 ~?F7C6J H:== E2=< 23@FE AC@A6CEJ E2I 4@==64E:@? :E6>D]k^Am People are also reading… Update: Old Fort man killed in motorcycle crash on I-40 identified Mission Hospital McDowell recognizes 3 nurses for National Nurses Week Marion man charged with burglary and kidnapping after woman held against her will in home 1 person killed in motorcycle crash on I-40 eastbound near Old Fort Reports: NC Rep. Chuck Edwards under investigation for sexual harassment claims Dual-threat QB Haynes King is Panthers' top undrafted free agent to watch McDowell Chamber of Commerce holds annual gala, awarding top businesses, leaders Duke basketball makes history with Amazon Prime deal, schedules marquee matchups McDowell County native started mowing lawns at 15. 5 years later, he has a business, employees McDowell Express expanding on-demand app-based transit to Old Fort Rotary Club of Marion honors three Students of the Week from McDowell schools McDowell County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing classic car This WNC family lost their home in Hurricane Helene. 19 months later, they're getting a new one. Investigators allege friends of NASCAR's Greg Biffle stole from his home after plane crash Tow truck driver, rescuers unite to save NC donkey that was belly deep in mud kAm&?56C @=5 3FD:?6DD[ E96 4@>>:DD:@?6CD H:== =:DE6? E@ FA52E6D 23@FE H2E6C DJDE6> AC@;64ED 2?5 9@=5 2 D64@?5 C625:?8 @? 4@F?EJ A@=:4J AC@A@D2=D]k^AmkAm&?56C ?6H 3FD:?6DD[ E96 4@>>:DD:@?6CD H:== 962C 23@FE E96 7:D42= J62C a_ae 3F586E FA52E6 2?5 4@?D:56C 25>:?:DEC2E:G6 :E6>D] %96J H:== =@@< 2E AC@A6CEJ E2I C6=62D6D[ C67F?5D 2?5 5:D4@G6C:6D]k^AmkAm%96 4:E:K6? 4@>>6?E A6C:@5 H:== 7@==@H] %9:D :D E96 E:>6 H96? E96 AF3=:4 42? DA62< E@ E96 4@>>:DD:@?6CD 23@FE 2?J :DDF6 @C :E6> ?@E @? E96 286?52]k^Am kAmr@F?EJ |2?286C pD9=6J (@@E6? H:== 8:G6 9:D C6A@CE E@ E96 3@2C5]k^Am 0 Comments Love 0 Funny 0 Wow 0 Sad 0 Angry 0 Get Government & Politics updates in your inbox! Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter. Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Mike Conley Staff Writer Author email Follow Mike Conley Close Get email notifications on {{subject}} daily! Your notification has been saved. There was a problem saving your notification. {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Save Manage followed notifications Close Followed notifications Please log in to use this feature Log In Don't have an account? Sign Up Today Related to this story Most Popular 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. Watch Now: Related Video Brian Schmutzler and Linda Rogers speak after Indiana primary Health officials urge vigilance amid suspected hantavirus outbreak Health officials urge vigilance amid suspected hantavirus outbreak Cruise ship hantavirus: Doctor explains the risk Cruise ship hantavirus: Doctor explains the risk GLP-1 Bubble Forming GLP-1 Bubble Forming Recommended for you
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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.
