Top Story Spotlight McDowell News editor: We're covering The Bright Side of our community Virginia Annable Mar 28, 2026 Mar 28, 2026 Updated May 4, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Good things are happening in our community.kAm%96 ?6:893@C H9@ D9@HD FA]k^AmkAm%96 G@=F?E66C H9@ 5@6D?’E BF:E]k^AmkAm%96 :562 E92E 8C@HD :?E@ D@>6E9:?8 E92E 96=AD A6@A=6]k^AmkAm$@>6E:>6D E9@D6 DE@C:6D 5@?’E 86E 6?@F89 2EE6?E:@?]k^AmkAm(6 E9:?< E96J D9@F=5]k^Am Annable kAm%92E’D H9J H6’G6 k2 E:E=6lQ%96 3C:89E D:56i $66 DE@C:6D 9:89=:89E:?8 @FC 4@>>F?:EJQ 9C67lQ9EEADi^^>45@H6==?6HD]4@>^E?4>D^2DD6E^65:E@C:2=^4eh_f54e\4hca\c443\3hd5\_fa2c7ehcecg^Q E2C86ElQ03=2?<Qm=2F?4965 %96 qC:89E $:56k^2m[ 2 H66<=J D9@H42D6 @7 E96 8@@5 92AA6?:?8 :? E96 A=246 H6 2== 42== 9@>6]k^Am People are also reading… Old Fort woman charged with murder Friday Marion meat processing plant run by local family brings quality meats, serves farmers What's the latest on the Clinchfield Mill apartment project in Marion? Marion man charged with assault inflicting serious bodily injury Marion woman gets 3 years in prison for defrauding FEMA after Helene What's the latest on Old Fort's streetscape? Here's the schedule for construction, detour routes Campaign saves Asheville bear 'Dolly' from death. Here's what to know McDowell County Safe Baby Court program works to place foster kids in homes quickly McDowell County Schools alumni spotlight: Early College grad's career brings her back home Woman accused of doing heroin in restroom at sheriff’s office, NC deputies say McDowell County talk new 911 Center, animal shelter and funding challenges McDowell Sheriff’s Office warns of scam: Victim called shortly after fire alarm at home Two write-in candidates running in McDowell County fall elections Lenoir-Rhyne basketball teams release rosters, two Hickory-area players made the cut Hickory High football kicker, nation's No. 18 recruit, hits 62-yard field goal in practice Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts kAm$E@C:6D 23@FE <:?5?6DD]k^AmkAm$E@C:6D 23@FE AC@8C6DD]k^AmkAm$E@C:6D E92E >2<6 J@F D>:=6]k^Am kAm{@@< 7@C %96 qC:89E $:56 =@8@ :? AC:?E[ @?=:?6 2?5 @? D@4:2= >65:2] *@F 42? 2=D@ 6IA=@C6 A2DE DE@C:6D @? @FC H63D:E6 2?5 DF3>:E J@FC :562D 7@C 7FEFC6 @?6D]k^Am kAm%92E’D E96 :562 369:?5 E9:D 677@CE] (6 H2?E E@ 962C 7C@> J@F]k^AmkAm(6’== <66A 2D<:?8 E@F89 BF6DE:@?D 2?5 9@=5:?8 E9@D6 :? A@H6C 244@F?E23=6] %92E H@?’E 492?86]k^Am kAmqFE 2 4@>>F?:EJ :D >@C6 E92? :ED AC@3=6>D] %96 8@@5 >2EE6CD[ E@@]k^Am kAm%96 qC:89E $:56 :D 96C6 E@ E6== E92E DE@CJ]k^AmkAmx7 J@F 92G6 :562D 7@C 2 762EFC6[ A=62D6 C6249 @FE E@ >6]k^Am Virginia Annable is editor of The McDowell News. Contact her at 828-304-6932 or vannable@lee.net. 0 Comments Love 0 Funny 0 Wow 0 Sad 0 Angry 0 Catch the latest in Opinion Get opinion pieces, letters and editorials sent directly to your inbox weekly! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Virginia Annable McDowell News Editor Author email Follow Virginia Annable 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 Schools superintendent shares appreciation for principals "To our principals, thank you for the countless hours you give, the way you lead, and, most importantly, the way you care about our children." McDowell hospital CEO: Our superior surgical services are result of expertise, dedication Mission Hospital McDowell’s commitment to patients and exceptional care make it a place community members should feel confident about if they … The one question to ask anyone running for office | Patti Davis With so much attention to upcoming elections and candidates, a long-ago memory nudged me and made me think about what I would really like to h… Have we already lost control of artificial intelligence? | The Ethical Life podcast 🎧 Can increasingly capable machines share human values? A troubling experiment raises questions for the hosts about rogue agents, cybersecuri… Congress needs to put a stop to Pete Hegseth’s purges | Bloomberg News Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his critics agree on one thing: The Pentagon is in urgent need of transformation. The change he’s pursuing,…
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McDowell County Schools superintendent shares appreciation for principals "To our principals, thank you for the countless hours you give, the way you lead, and, most importantly, the way you care about our children."
McDowell hospital CEO: Our superior surgical services are result of expertise, dedication Mission Hospital McDowell’s commitment to patients and exceptional care make it a place community members should feel confident about if they …
The one question to ask anyone running for office | Patti Davis With so much attention to upcoming elections and candidates, a long-ago memory nudged me and made me think about what I would really like to h…
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