Top Story Spotlight McDowell County bridge temporarily closed for resurfacing Mike Conley Jun 17, 2026 Jun 17, 2026 Updated Jun 18, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A bridge on Bat Cave Road in McDowell County is out of service as the N.C. Department of Transportation performs routine maintenance.kAm$E2E6 4C6HD 2C6 C6DFC724:?8 E96 564< @7 E9:D 3C:586 @? q2E r2G6 #@25[ 244@C5:?8 E@ }rs~% DA@<6D>2? s2G:5 &49:J2>2]k^AmkAm%96 3C:586 :D 6IA64E65 E@ 36 4@>A=6E6 :? E9C66 E@ 7@FC H66<D[ &49:J2>2 D2:5 =2DE H66<] %96 H@C< :D 86?6C2= 3C:586 >2:?E6?2?46 2?5 :D ?@E C6=2E65 E@ E96 56DECF4E:@? 42FD65 3J wFCC:42?6 w6=6?6]k^AmkAmp? 2G6C286 @7 a[g__ G69:4=6D 4C@DD E96 3C:586 6G6CJ 52J] %96C6 :D 2 56E@FC @? !:?6 r@G6 #@25 E@ |@F?E w63C@? #@25 2?5 E96? 324< E@ q2E r2G6 #@25[ &49:J2>2 D2:5]k^Am People are also reading… After 30 years at Baxter, McDowell Tech student is building her next career McDowell County woman accused of stabbing sleeping man with pocketknife Inside the story of the Burnsville Batman, a NC town's caped crusader USA World Cup winners and losers: Unforgettable summer ends on sour note How a Marine veteran bought a new home without paying a dollar in upfront closing costs Marion bookstore expanding, selling vinyl records and more used books 2 NC cities rank among worst in the US for bed bugs, Orkin says. Here’s where Owner of critical unpreserved acre along Blue Ridge Parkway in NC agrees to sell Camping World property in Marion sold to Christian mission organization Joint law enforcement operation in McDowell County results in 56 charges This group of McDowell County 8-year-olds is competing in the Babe Ruth World Series Is it legal to ride in a truck bed in NC? Road laws to know this summer West Caldwell cancels varsity football. What does this mean for other Catawba Valley teams? Overmountain Men from NC played role in 'the turning of the tide' of the Revolutionary War Who are the five best wings in North Carolina Tar Heels basketball history? A bridge on Bat Cave Road in McDowell County is undergoing maintenance. PHOTO BY RANDY VESS 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 Chuck Edwards sells McDonald’s franchises amid tight congressional race Edwards said stepping away from restaurant ownership would leave the couple more time for his congressional duties in western North Carolina. Catawba Riverkeeper: North Carolina parking reform to protect waterways and communities The bill eliminates off-street parking minimums, regulations requiring developers to build a fixed number of parking spaces regardless of mark… Gov. Stein visits Broughton Hospital, talks new apprenticeship program, staffing shortage "Let's address that problem. Let's get the qualified professionals in here, then we can help more people on their path to recovery.” NC’s new budget spends $1.6 billion on projects. Here’s where the money went These one-time appropriations, also called “pork” or “earmarks,” will fund everything from sewer upgrades to university buildings to controver… Town of Old Fort buys property for new town hall, purchase paid for with FEMA funds "This purchase represents an important step in the town's continued recovery and long-term investment in serving the citizens of Old Fort." Watch Now: Related Video FDA maintains Taylor Farms lettuce is source of explosive diarrhea outbreak Trump Says Qatar-Gifted Air Force One Will Be 'Maxed Out' With New Security Upgrades Trump Says Qatar-Gifted Air Force One Will Be 'Maxed Out' With New Security Upgrades Gov. Josh Stein discuss parallels with mental health care and public safety Gov. Josh Stein discuss parallels with mental health care and public safety Gov. Josh Stein meets pre-apprentices studying at Broughton Hospital in Morganton Gov. Josh Stein meets pre-apprentices studying at Broughton Hospital in Morganton Recommended for you
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Chuck Edwards sells McDonald’s franchises amid tight congressional race Edwards said stepping away from restaurant ownership would leave the couple more time for his congressional duties in western North Carolina.
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Gov. Stein visits Broughton Hospital, talks new apprenticeship program, staffing shortage "Let's address that problem. Let's get the qualified professionals in here, then we can help more people on their path to recovery.”
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Town of Old Fort buys property for new town hall, purchase paid for with FEMA funds "This purchase represents an important step in the town's continued recovery and long-term investment in serving the citizens of Old Fort."
