McDowell County, NC · Daily edition
3 stories from McDowell County, in about three minutes.
Local Politics · McDowell County
McDowell County voters will have the opportunity to meet local candidates in the 2026 general election face-to-face at a candidates forum scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 15. The forum will allow residents to hear candidates answer questions about issues facing McDowell County. Early voting also begins that same day.
Community News · McDowell County
Josh and Beth Hollifield, a McDowell County, N.C. family displaced by Hurricane Helene flooding that washed away part of their home's foundation and damaged access roads, received a newly built home from faith-based nonprofit God's Pit Crew with help from more than 100 volunteers at no cost. The family had struggled for over two years to find stable housing after the storm. The new home includes custom touches for the couple's twin children, and the family provided input on the color scheme while other details were kept as a surprise reveal.
Social Events · Marion, NC
The Rotary Club of Marion will hold its 43rd annual auction on Thursday, Oct. 15, aiming to raise $70,000 — the organization's highest fundraising goal to date. Proceeds will support causes throughout McDowell County, North Carolina.
