After the death of Patriot Gen. William Lee Davidson, his troops fled to a tavern in Mooresville.
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- Mike Conley
“Getting the posters designed and printed has been a huge challenge. A lot of folks contributed to the effort, and we couldn’t be more pleased with the result.”
- Mike Conley
As the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding, it is a great time to look back at western North Carolina’s and more specifically McDowell County’s part in the founding of our nation.
- Mike Conley
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- Mike Conley
This feature mines the McDowell News archives for what was going on this week in local history.
- Mike Conley
This feature mines our archives for what was going on this week in local history.
This feature mines the McDowell News archives for what was going on this week in local history.
On May 16 Historic Carson House held its annual Dinner on Buck Creek and a silent auction on the grounds of the historical home and museum.
In addition to permanent exhibits, the new center will house offices and the nonprofit’s genealogical library.
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This feature mines the McDowell news archives for what was going on this week in local history.
“Proudly, McDowell County acknowledges being named for so distinguished a man."
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He built the first water supply for the town of Old Fort and the stone structures he installed for this system can still be seen today in the mountains.
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This feature mines our archives for what was going on this week in local history.
As part of the ongoing America 250 commemoration, users can read Caswell's own letters as he worked to forge a state.
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- Visit Lake Norman
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Plan your first Lake Norman visit with parks, paddling, watersports, downtown Davidson, Birkdale Village, and waterfront dining options around the lake.
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Ride Wake & Surf Co on Lake Norman offers customized wakeboarding, wakesurfing, tubing and pontoon charters with licensed captains for all skill levels.
- Visit Hickory
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Discover Hickory after dark with local dining, live theater, symphony performances, craft cocktails, music series, and arcade-style nightlife across the region.
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The City of Bristol announces its 2026 CDBG allocation of $287,606 from HUD to support local public services, housing activities, and community development.
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“They couldn’t stand against the size of the onslaught of settlement that was going on.”
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“Jim gave everything he had to the preservation and interpretation of local history,” said friend and fellow historian Anne Swann.
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This feature mines our archives for what was going on this week in local history.