Top Story Spotlight McDowell County opening shelters ahead of winter storm; county declares state of emergency Mike Conley Jan 23, 2026 Jan 23, 2026 Updated Jan 23, 2026 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save McDowell County is opening a shelter ahead of an expected winter storm this weekend. kAm%96 4@F?EJ 564=2C65 2 DE2E6 @7 6>6C86?4J DE2CE:?8 ?@@? @? uC:52J[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 2? 2=6CE 7C@> E96 4@F?EJ] k^AmkAm|4s@H6== r@F?EJ t>6C86?4J $6CG:46D H:== @A6? EH@ 6>6C86?4J D96=E6CD @A6?:?8 g 2]>] @? $2EFC52J[ y2?] ac]k^AmkAm%96 86?6C2= D96=E6C H:== 36 2E v=6?H@@5 q2AE:DE r9FC49 2E `dd v=6?H@@5 q2AE:DE r9FC49 #@25 :? |2C:@?] p5F=ED[ 49:=5C6? 2?5 A6ED 2C6 2==@H65[ 244@C5:?8 E@ E96 4@F?EJ] k^Am Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts kAmp DA64:2= ?665D >65:42= D96=E6C H:== @A6? 2E E96 |4s@H6== r@F?EJ $6?:@C r6?E6C 2E `__ $A2F=5:?8 #@25 :? |2C:@? 7@C A6@A=6 56A6?56?E @? 4C:E:42= >65:42= 6BF:A>6?E =:<6 @IJ86? G6?E:=2E@CD[ r!p! >249:?6D 2?5 @E96C 56G:46D] k^Am People are also reading… Marion man charged after 200 grams of cocaine found in search of home near school Old Fort’s B Side Bakery & Books offers fresh made breads, books and more Amtrak’s western North Carolina expansion: Bringing passenger rail back to Asheville and beyond Compassion Care Services in Marion celebrates opening; provides services for adults with disabilities ‘Cult’ church member who allegedly molested boy in pews faces new criminal charges Mace wins sheriff’s office in Republican primary; unopposed in general election Old Fort fire chief says Stuckey’s and Dairy Queen fire cause under investigation Election final update: Final election results are in for McDowell County Marion dam gets $2.7 million for repairs; dam behind condemned Westwood Chateau apartments McDowell County Commissioners to talk grant partnership with Freedom Life Monday McDowell County leaders hear updates, concerns about 2027 property value reappraisal Old Fort to get $1.24 million in FEMA money for repairs for Westerman Street See photos: Stuckey’s and Dairy Queen building near Old Fort burns on Saturday Sheriff: Eden dump truck driver dies in Central Prison hospital. He was charged in crash that killed 4 Allison, Walker, Brown win Republican primary for McDowell County Board of Commissioners Weather Up to 3/4 inches of ice possible in McDowell County area this weekend, weather service says Billy Chapman kAm%96 D96=E6CD 92G6 6>6C86?4J 86?6C2E@CD[ E96 4@F?EJ D2:5]k^AmkAm#6D:56?ED H9@ ?665 EC2?DA@CE2E:@? E@ 2? 6>6C86?4J D96=E6C AC:@C E@ E96 DE@C>’D 2CC:G2= 42? 42== gag\ddh\_fcc E@ C6BF6DE 2DD:DE2?46] %C2?D:E G2?D H:== ?@E CF? @?46 E96 H:?E6C AC64:A:E2E:@? 368:?D]k^Am kAm#6D:56?ED H:E9 BF6DE:@?D 42? 42== E96 (:?E6C $E@C> w@E=:?6 2E gag\eda\bac`]k^Am 0 Comments Love 0 Funny 0 Wow 0 Sad 0 Angry 0 Local Weather Get the daily forecast and severe weather alerts in your inbox! 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 Special Weather Statement until THU 8:45 AM EDT Strong Thunderstorm Bringing Gusty Winds to Eastern Catawba and Surrounding Areas This Morning Special Weather Statement until THU 8:15 AM EDT Strong Thunderstorm with Gusty Winds Moving Northeast This Morning Watch Now: Related Video Iran’s new leader issues ‘silent’ first message, former Biden adviser calls it ‘striking’ As gas prices rise, electric vehicle owners have an advantage. Could that spark more EV interest? As gas prices rise, electric vehicle owners have an advantage. Could that spark more EV interest? Iran's supreme leader says closure of Strait of Hormuz should be used as leverage AP Iran's supreme leader says closure of Strait of Hormuz should be used as leverage Slave ship remnant to leave Smithsonian as it impacts visitors in final month AP Slave ship remnant to leave Smithsonian as it impacts visitors in final month Recommended for you
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Special Weather Statement until THU 8:45 AM EDT Strong Thunderstorm Bringing Gusty Winds to Eastern Catawba and Surrounding Areas This Morning
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