Top Story Spotlight McDowell Express transit system adds second van, allowing for more on-demand rides Mike Conley Dec 1, 2025 Dec 1, 2025 Updated Dec 2, 2025 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save McDowell County Transit is expanding its on-demand public transit system, McDowell Express.kAmu@==@H:?8 E96 DF446DD @7 E96 AC@8C2>’D 7:CDE G2?[ 2 D64@?5 G2? H2D 25565 E@ E96 7=66E DE2CE:?8 |@?52J[ s64] `[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 2 ?6HD C6=62D6] %96 D6CG:46 2==@HD A6@A=6 E@ C6BF6DE C:56D E9C@F89 2? 2AA :? |2C:@?] %96 D6CG:46 2C62 H:== C6>2:? F?492?865[ 4@?E:?F:?8 E@ @A6C2E6 H:E9:? 2 D6G6?\>:=6 C25:FD @7 |2:? $EC66E :? |2C:@?]k^Am Have you used McDowell Express? You voted: Yes No Vote View Results Back kAm$:?46 =2F?49:?8[ |4s@H6== tIAC6DD 3642>6 2 A@AF=2C @AE:@? 7@C C6D:56?ED D66<:?8 C6=:23=6[ 7=6I:3=6 EC2?DA@CE2E:@?[ 244@C5:?8 E@ E96 C6=62D6] %9:D 92D =65 E@ D@>6 C:56CD 6IA6C:6?4:?8 564=:?65 C6BF6DED 5FC:?8 A62< E:>6D] %96 6IA2?D:@? 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‘No kings’ rally in downtown Marion draws more than 275 people, organizers say “Folks are paying attention, and they’re ready to head to the polls in the midterms and vote for leadership that respects all Americans.”
McDowell County Emergency Services Director Will Kehler to retire “Will’s leadership has left a lasting impact on our organization and our community in ways that will continue for generations."
Marion, McDowell leaders seek public’s input on future of Drexel Heritage site "This was a kickoff event intended to engage the community and begin gathering feedback and ideas about what residents would like to see in th…
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."
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."
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