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Partnership for Children of the Foothills recognizes early childhood educators
Education

Partnership for Children of the Foothills recognizes early childhood educators

  • Mike Conley
  • Updated May 9, 2026

“There’s something special about teachers who truly see the potential in every child — and Hunter is one of them."

McDowell County Sheriff Ricky Buchanan will retire Aug. 1, before term ends
Politics

McDowell County Sheriff Ricky Buchanan will retire Aug. 1, before term ends

  • Mike Conley
  • Updated May 7, 2026

“After over three decades in law enforcement, I have made the decision to retire and enjoy more time with my family, the outdoors and hopefully a little less stress."

View all of our stories about America's 250th anniversary
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View all of our stories about America's 250th anniversary

  • Updated May 8, 2026

America commemorates its 250th anniversary in 2026. Here's how our community is marking this historic milestone.

Report: Chuck Edwards under scrutiny for alleged affair with former aide; lawmaker denies claims
Politics

Report: Chuck Edwards under scrutiny for alleged affair with former aide; lawmaker denies claims

  • USA Today Network
  • Updated May 8, 2026

Edwards has denied the claims and has suggested they are "designed to impact" his 2026 reelection campaign.

McDowell County Sheriff’s Office says its searching for missing dump truck
Local News

McDowell County Sheriff’s Office says its searching for missing dump truck

  • Mike Conley
  • Updated May 8, 2026

A dump truck was stolen in McDowell County last year. The sheriff's office is looking for the truck.

New home for the Young family revealed in Spruce Pine; home was destroyed in Helene
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New home for the Young family revealed in Spruce Pine; home was destroyed in Helene

  • Mike Conley
  • May 6, 2026

“This home represents far more than a new place to live,” God’s Pit Crew President Randy Johnson said.

McDowell High’s FFA members find success at regional competition
Education

McDowell High’s FFA members find success at regional competition

  • Mike Conley
  • Updated May 7, 2026

The young FFA members from McDowell came back with some top awards after competing with other chapters from the western North Carolina region.

From our Archives: Here’s a look back at photos from McDowell County this week in 1973
History

From our Archives: Here’s a look back at photos from McDowell County this week in 1973

  • Mike Conley
  • May 5, 2026

This feature mines our archives for what was going on this week in local history.

Marion neighbors: Obituaries for May 5
Local News

Marion neighbors: Obituaries for May 5

  • Updated May 5, 2026

Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

Mission Hospital McDowell recognizes 3 nurses for National Nurses Week
Health-care

Mission Hospital McDowell recognizes 3 nurses for National Nurses Week

  • Mike Conley
  • Updated May 6, 2026

“Our nurses are the backbone of the care we provide,” said Lee Higginbotham, CEO of Mission Hospital McDowell. 

Time is running out as the Bills home since 1973 gets closer to a methodical demolition
Business

Time is running out as the Bills home since 1973 gets closer to a methodical demolition

  • By Mike Petro News Business Reporter
  • Updated May 12, 2026

Power was officially turned off to the current Highmark Stadium on Friday. It is considered the start of the stadium’s mass demolition and is a significant milestone for the project as the new stadium nears completion.

Rotary Club of Marion honors three Students of the Week from McDowell schools
Education

Rotary Club of Marion honors three Students of the Week from McDowell schools

  • Mike Conley
  • Updated May 5, 2026

Bradley and Alejandro-Cruz are students at the McDowell Academy for Innovation and Morgan is a student at McDowell Early College.

Greg Biffle estate faces $30 million wrongful-death lawsuits from plane crash
Crime

Greg Biffle estate faces $30 million wrongful-death lawsuits from plane crash

  • Joe Marusak The Herald (Rock Hill, S.C.)
  • Updated May 4, 2026

NASCAR driver Greg Biffle’s estate has been sued for a combined $30 million by the estates of two others killed in a Dec. 18 plane crash.

4 things to know about Duke Energy's requested rate increase, plan for money
Business

4 things to know about Duke Energy's requested rate increase, plan for money

  • Sarah C. Johnson
  • Updated May 4, 2026

Here's four key factors of Duke Energy's request to increase prices for electricity and $8.3 billion investment plan.

Marion neighbors: Obituaries for May 4
Local News

Marion neighbors: Obituaries for May 4

  • Updated May 4, 2026

Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

Marion neighbors: Obituaries for May 3
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Marion neighbors: Obituaries for May 3

  • Updated May 3, 2026

Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

Meet Himdam, Southern Arizona's traveling ocelot
Local News

Meet Himdam, Southern Arizona's traveling ocelot

  • Henry Brean, Arizona Daily Star
  • Updated May 4, 2026

This ocelot has been spotted in four different Southern Arizona mountain ranges.

Marion neighbors: Obituaries for May 2
Local News

Marion neighbors: Obituaries for May 2

  • Updated May 2, 2026

Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

McDowell Express expanding on-demand app-based transit to Old Fort
Politics

McDowell Express expanding on-demand app-based transit to Old Fort

  • Mike Conley
  • May 2, 2026

“Expanding McDowell Express into Old Fort is an exciting step forward in improving mobility across our county,” said Transit Director Jason Hollifield.

McDowell Chamber of Commerce holds annual gala, awarding top businesses, leaders
Business

McDowell Chamber of Commerce holds annual gala, awarding top businesses, leaders

  • Mike Conley
  • Updated May 2, 2026

"We are incredibly grateful to everyone who helped bring this evening to life — our board, our team, our partners and every single person who attended and celebrated alongside us."

See photos of students releasing trout at South Mountains State Park
Education

See photos of students releasing trout at South Mountains State Park

  • Sarah C. Johnson
  • May 1, 2026

Hickory High School students release around 50 trout into the Catawba River on April 17. The trout were raised from eggs in science teacher Ka…

Marion neighbors: Obituaries for May 1
Local News

Marion neighbors: Obituaries for May 1

  • Updated May 1, 2026

Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

Marion man charged with burglary and kidnapping after woman held against her will in home
Crime

Marion man charged with burglary and kidnapping after woman held against her will in home

  • Mike Conley
  • Updated May 4, 2026

He is charged with felony first-degree burglary and felony second-degree kidnapping.

Investigators allege friends of NASCAR's Greg Biffle stole from his home after plane crash
Crime

Investigators allege friends of NASCAR's Greg Biffle stole from his home after plane crash

  • Sarah C. Johnson
  • Updated May 11, 2026

Search warrants detail the investigation into the theft of $30,000 from Biffle's home after his death.

'Energy is not a luxury': Duke Energy customers speak on price increase at hearing
Politics

'Energy is not a luxury': Duke Energy customers speak on price increase at hearing

  • Sarah C. Johnson
  • Updated May 1, 2026

If approved, Duke Energy would increase residential billing rates by 18% over the next two years.

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