Top Story Spotlight Ballot markings won't void your vote, NC officials say KEVIN GRIFFIN Greensboro News & Record Oct 21, 2026 2 hrs ago 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save North Carolina election officials are debunking online claims that voters' ballots will be disqualified if election workers write on them.kAm%96 A@DE[ H9:49 92D 366? 4:C4F=2E:?8 @? u2463@@<[ 2EEC:3FE6D E96 :?7@C>2E:@? E@ “2 G6CJ C6=:23=6 8@@5 7C:6?5 @7 >:?6 ;FDE 7:?:D965 E96 A@==H@C<6C EC2:?:?8]”k^AmkAmx? 2 AC6DD C6=62D6 =2DE H66<[ E96 }]r] $E2E6 q@2C5 @7 t=64E:@?D >256 4=62C E92E E96 A@DE :D 3@8FD]k^AmkAm“%9:D :D 72=D6[” 244@C5:?8 E@ E96 C6=62D6] “%96D6 A@DED 92G6 366? 4:C4F=2E:?8 7@C D6G6C2= J62CD 2?5 92G6 C6DFC72465 C646?E=J :? >2?J }]r] 4@F?E:6D] %96J 2C6 DE:== 72=D6]”k^Am People are also reading… Retired state trooper donates $2,000 to support McDowell Tech BLET cadets When will Copper Penny Grill open in Marion? Owners provide update on plans McDowell County Schools alumni spotlight: Carson Gowan has dedicated his life to community First ever Old Fort Harvest Festival to take place Saturday Halloween festivities to fill downtown Marion with food, dancing and spooky fun starting Friday Hunter's Liver Mush needs help with repairs, rising costs to keep Marion business operating McDowell Commissioners approve reappraisal schedule McDowell candidates weigh in on affordability, mental health and Helene recovery Shiflet Field Fly-In & Drive-In returns to Marion Saturday with aircraft, classic cars, family fun UPDATE: Fly-In event at Marion's Shiflet Field rescheduled to Saturday, Oct. 24 3 hospitalized when horses panic and jump at popular NC tourist attraction McDowell County commissioners hear update about design, timeline for new school for Marion JD Vance to rally Republicans in western North Carolina on Monday 6 events with free admission happening in and around Hickory this weekend Liberty Coin & Bullion brings rare coins, currency and collectibles to Marion kAm%96 3@2C5 @FE=:?65 2 ?F>36C @7 4:C4F>DE2?46D :? H9:49 6=64E:@? H@C<6CD H@F=5 >2<6 ?@E2E:@?D @? 32==@ED[ :?4=F5:?8 :56?E:7J:?8 AC64:?4ED 2?5 AC@G:D:@?2= 2?5 23D6?E66 32==@ED 7@C EC24<:?8 2?5 D@CE:?8]k^AmkAmtCC2?E >2C<:?8D @? 32==@ED 5@?’E 42?46= @FE 2 G@E6[ 6:E96C]k^AmkAm“$EC2J >2C<D @? 2 32==@E 5@ ?@E AC6G6?E E96 32==@E 7C@> 36:?8 4@F?E65[ 2D =@?8 2D E96 32CD @? E96 >2C8:?D @7 E96 32==@E 2?5 E96 D6=64E:@? @G2=D 2C6 ?@E 27764E65[” 244@C5:?8 E@ E96 DE2E6 3@2C5] “%23F=2E@CD FD6 E96 32CD 2?5 E96 D925:?8 @7 @G2=D E@ 56E6C>:?6 E96 D6=64E:@?D @? E92E 32==@E]”k^Am kAmt2C=J G@E:?8 4@?E:?F6D E9C@F89 ~4E] b`[ H9:=6 t=64E:@? s2J :D }@G] b]k^Am kevin.griffin@greensboro.com 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. Related to this story Most Popular Candidates for McDowell County Board of Commissioners answer questions Each candidate answered questions about themselves, county projects, data centers and McDowell County's future. What the property tax amendment on your ballot tells NC lawmakers to do If voters choose to pass the amendment, the General Assembly would be required to pass new legislation that would instill a levy limit, meanin… What the income tax cap on your ballot would mean for what you have to pay NC Do North Carolina voters want to lower the cap on the state income tax? Millions of voters will decide if the state drops its income tax cap t… NC-11 candidates offer competing ‘mountain values’ in unique ads Both major party candidates for North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District debuted new ads in the Asheville media market this week. Fact check: Ad targets NC Democratic candidate Jamie Ager's donations and political ties A political action committee’s attack ad targets Democratic congressional candidate Jamie Ager over campaign contributions from famous billion… Watch Now: Related Video Japan launches ambitious mission to Mars' moons France first night under targeted curfews passed calmly France first night under targeted curfews passed calmly Search for Amelia Earhart’s plane comes up empty, but researchers did find something Search for Amelia Earhart’s plane comes up empty, but researchers did find something Over 70% Of Americans Think The US Is On The “Wrong Track” Over 70% Of Americans Think The US Is On The “Wrong Track” Recommended for you
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