Featured Top Story Spotlight New McDowell County sheriff sworn in after former sheriff retires Mike Conley Aug 11, 2026 Aug 11, 2026 Updated Aug 11, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Nathan Mace was officially sworn in as the new sheriff of McDowell County on Monday morning by District Court Judge Ellen Shelley. Nathan Mace is sworn in as McDowell County sheriff by District Court Judge Ellen Shelley. SUBMITTED PHOTO kAm|246 :D E96 aeE9 A6CD@? E@ 9@=5 E96 @77:46 @7 D96C:77 :? |4s@H6== r@F?EJ] |246 H2D ;@:?65 7@C E96 46C6>@?J 3J 9:D 72>:=J 2?5 4@==628F6D[ :?4=F5:?8 !2F= p=<:C6[ H9@ H:== ?@H D6CG6 2D 49:67 56AFEJ @7 E96 |4s@H6== r@F?EJ $96C:77’D ~77:46j ?6H=J C6E:C65 $96C:77 #:4<J %] qF492?2? 2?5 >6>36CD @7 E96 |4s@H6== r@F?EJ q@2C5 @7 r@>>:DD:@?6CD[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 2 ?6HD C6=62D6 7C@> E96 |4s@H6== r@F?EJ $96C:77VD ~77:46]k^Am Nathan Mace signs paperwork with District Court Judge Ellen Shelley. SUBMITTED PHOTO kAm“!=62D6 ;@:? FD :? 4@?8C2EF=2E:?8 $96C:77 |246 2D 96 368:?D E9:D ?6H 492AE6C @7 D6CG:46 2?5 =6256CD9:A 7@C |4s@H6== r@F?EJ[” C625D E96 ?6HD C6=62D6]k^Am People are also reading… Stabbed husband saves wife by driving car into knife-wielding man, NC sheriff says Burke superintendent addresses Draughn, Freedom football game called at halftime Lake Lure starts eviction proceedings against prominent business Will NC get snow this winter? Here’s the Old Farmer’s Almanac forecast Marion's WNC Bigfoot Festival is upon us. Here's everything you need to know for the weekend. McDowell County commissioners approve six-month moratorium on data centers Hummingbird migration is underway. When to stop feeding in western NC WNC Renaissance Faire set for this weekend in McDowell County Michael Malone doesn't use a whistle, but he's putting his stamp on UNC basketball McDowell EMS leader receives scholarship to attend UNC School of Government Woman tells 18-year-old driver to slow down, and he breaks her jaw, NC police say See McDowell Tech students who made President’s, Dean’s and Honors Lists Erasing Carolinas history? Signs removed at NC, SC national parks under Trump order Blue Ridge Parkway seeks public input on Linville Falls recovery plan Support grants available for artists in McDowell, area counties kAm|246 :D CF??:?8 7@C 6=64E:@? E@ E96 @77:46 :? }@G6>36C] p7E6C H:??:?8 E96 #6AF3=:42? AC:>2CJ :? |2C49[ 96 :D F?@AA@D65 :? E96 86?6C2= 6=64E:@?] 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 County commissioners approve six-month moratorium on data centers The six-month moratorium will give the county time to create rules on what kind of data centers can be built here. McDowell EMS leader receives scholarship to attend UNC School of Government “Receiving this scholarship comes at a pivotal point as I begin serving as director of McDowell County Emergency Services,” Jones said. 5 things to know about McDowell County's possible data center moratorium The county is not currently reviewing any proposals or plans or applications for a data center in McDowell County. US House moves to censure Chuck Edwards after ethics probe Edwards apologized to the two former staffers at the center of a sexual harassment investigation and to his wife. McDowell County considering 1-year data center moratorium; public hearing scheduled “The commissioners are aware that the topic is of interest on a national and state level and want to be in front of the issue here locally." Watch Now: Related Video Vigil honors Haitian migrant Pierre Damas Bel in Columbus Canada excluded from U.S. beef import expansion Canada excluded from U.S. beef import expansion 'We have to be realistic' about Canada-U.S. situation, Bank of Canada governor says 'We have to be realistic' about Canada-U.S. situation, Bank of Canada governor says 'Dangerous consequences': Iran warns US after alleged strike on wedding 'Dangerous consequences': Iran warns US after alleged strike on wedding Recommended for you
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McDowell County commissioners approve six-month moratorium on data centers The six-month moratorium will give the county time to create rules on what kind of data centers can be built here.
McDowell EMS leader receives scholarship to attend UNC School of Government “Receiving this scholarship comes at a pivotal point as I begin serving as director of McDowell County Emergency Services,” Jones said.
5 things to know about McDowell County's possible data center moratorium The county is not currently reviewing any proposals or plans or applications for a data center in McDowell County.
US House moves to censure Chuck Edwards after ethics probe Edwards apologized to the two former staffers at the center of a sexual harassment investigation and to his wife.
McDowell County considering 1-year data center moratorium; public hearing scheduled “The commissioners are aware that the topic is of interest on a national and state level and want to be in front of the issue here locally."
