McDowell School Board Meeting
School Board meetings start at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Those wanting to address the board should arrive early and sign up.
The board’s agendas and minutes are here: Agendas and Minutes.
County Commissioners Meeting
The County Commission ordinarily meets at five p.m. on the second Monday of each Month and at 11:30 a.m. on the third Monday. Exceptions are noted in the schedule. The first October meeting is at 4 p.m. at the Carson House. The 5 p.m. November 18 meeting is the only meeting that month. The December meetings are on the first and third Mondays.
Paper copies of the agenda are available when you arrive at each meeting. The commission's agendas regularly include a public comment opportunity. Both minutes and agendas are available online, even if not as soon as you might hope.
Look for minutes here: Minutes
Look for agendas here: Agendas
You can watch recordings of meetings on Spectrum and YouTube.
The most recent meeting is often linked to YouTube on the main page.
Holiday Jingle Mingle
Join us for the Holiday Jingle Mingle.
Celebrate the Season and all the Values we hold dear!
Have you got a new recipe you want to show off? Bring it along!
Help make the holidays a little brighter for the women and children of Friendship Home with items that are both useful and bring a smile! New unwrapped clothing, small toys, books, journals, gift cards, tote bags, personal hygiene products; “girlie” stuff like lip balm, nail polish, emery boards, hand lotion, and small boxes of candy can go a long way to brighten someone’s holiday in a limited space.
School Board Meeting, McDowell County
School Board meetings start at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
The board’s agendas and minutes can be found here: Agendas and Minutes
Marion City Council Meeting
The public is welcome to speak to the council. Sign up by 6:05 p.m.
If you want to add to the agenda, ask the City Manager. His number is 828-652-3551.
You can see the agenda here. Agendas
McDowell School Board Meeting
School Board membership has changed. Some long serving members are rotating off. Attend this meeting to show that you care about effective education, support for teachers, and logical thinking for our children.
School Board meetings start at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
The board’s agendas and minutes can be found here: Agendas and Minutes
County Commissioners Meeting
The County Commission ordinarily meets at five p.m. on the second Monday of each Month and at 11:30 a.m. on the third Monday. Exceptions are noted in the schedule. The first October meeting is at 4 p.m. at the Carson House. The 5 p.m. November 18 meeting is the only meeting that month. The December meetings are on the first and third Mondays.
Paper copies of the agenda are available when you arrive at each meeting. The commission's agendas regularly include a public comment opportunity. Both minutes and agendas are available online, even if not as soon as you might hope.
Look for minutes here: Minutes
Look for agendas here: Agendas
You can watch recordings of meetings on Spectrum and YouTube.
The most recent meeting is often linked to YouTube on the main page.
NO McDowell Democrats Meeting this month!
If you showed up, I apologize.
I feel sure you've given up and gone home by the time I’m posting this update. Please accept my apologies for the inconvenience.
I hope you’ll let us make it up to you by joining us for the Jingle Mingle on December 9 from 6:30 to 8:30 at the Community Building!
The Jingle Mingle is
Marion City Council Meeting
The public is welcome to speak to the council. Sign up by 6:05 p.m.
If you want to add to the agenda, ask the City Manager. His number is 828-652-3551.
You can see the agenda here. Agendas
County Commission Meeting
The County Commission ordinarily meets at five p.m. on the second Monday of each Month and at 11:30 a.m. on the third Monday. Exceptions are noted in the schedule. The first October meeting is at 4 p.m. at the Carson House. The 5 p.m. November 18 meeting is the only meeting that month. The December meetings are on the first and third Mondays.
Paper copies of the agenda are available when you arrive at each meeting. The commission's agendas regularly include a public comment opportunity. Both minutes and agendas are available online, even if not as soon as you might hope.
Look for minutes here: Minutes
Look for agendas here: Agendas
You can watch recordings of meetings on Spectrum and YouTube.
The most recent meeting is often linked to YouTube on the main page.
Drinks with Dems
You thought we’d stop after the election?
Not us! Hillman’s has great beer, and there’s always something to talk about! Join us, whatever your shade of blue!
School Board Meeting, McDowell County
School Board meetings start at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
The board’s agendas and minutes can be found here: Agendas and Minutes
Marion City Council Meeting
The public is welcome to speak to the council. Sign up by 6:05 p.m.
If you want to add to the agenda, ask the City Manager. His number is 828-652-3551.
You can see the agenda here. Agendas
Due by 7:30: Absentee Ballot
Whether you deliver it to the Board of Elections office yourself or mail it in, your absentee ballot must arrive at the Board of Elections by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day to be counted.
Election Day: United States General Election
Today is Election Day: Get out and Vote!!!!!
If you are not sure where to vote, call the McDowell County Board of Elections office: (828) 659-0834
You can find precinct locations and maps here.
Saturday Early Voting Marion 8am-3pm (Last Day of Early Voting)
Make Your Voice Heard! Vote early!
Do you want to know more about the candidates?
Look here: Candidate Qualifications and Policies.
During Early Voting, all citizens of McDowell County may vote at either the Old Fort Depot at 25 West Main St, Old Fort, NC, or the McDowell County Board of Elections Office, 2458 NC Hwy 226 South, Marion, NC.
On Election Day, voting is at your precinct voting location. For more information, call the McDowell County Board of Elections Office at (828) 659-0834.
Source: https://mcdowellcountyncboe.gov/2024/07/17/2024-general-election-information/
Old Fort Early Voting
Make Your Voice Heard! Vote early!
NOTE: Today, Voting ENDS at 3 p.m.
Do you want to know more about the candidates?
Look here: Candidate Qualifications and Policies.
During Early Voting, all citizens of McDowell County may vote at either the Old Fort Depot at 25 West Main St, Old Fort, NC, or the McDowell County Board of Elections Office, 2458 NC Hwy 226 South, Marion, NC.
On Election Day, voting is at your precinct voting location. For more information, call the McDowell County Board of Elections Office at (828) 659-0834.
Source: https://mcdowellcountyncboe.gov/2024/07/17/2024-general-election-information/
Early Voting Marion
Make Your Voice Heard! Vote early!
Do you want to know more about the candidates?
Look here: Candidate Qualifications and Policies.
During Early Voting, all citizens of McDowell County may vote at either the Old Fort Depot at 25 West Main St, Old Fort, NC, or the McDowell County Board of Elections Office, 2458 NC Hwy 226 South, Marion, NC.
On Election Day, voting is at your precinct voting location. For more information, call the McDowell County Board of Elections Office at (828) 659-0834.
Source: https://mcdowellcountyncboe.gov/2024/07/17/2024-general-election-information/
Old Fort Early Voting
Make Your Voice Heard! Vote early!
Do you want to know more about the candidates?
Look here: Candidate Qualifications and Policies.
During Early Voting, all citizens of McDowell County may vote at either the Old Fort Depot at 25 West Main St, Old Fort, NC, or the McDowell County Board of Elections Office, 2458 NC Hwy 226 South, Marion, NC.
On Election Day, voting is at your precinct voting location. For more information, call the McDowell County Board of Elections Office at (828) 659-0834.
Source: https://mcdowellcountyncboe.gov/2024/07/17/2024-general-election-information/
Early Voting Marion
Make Your Voice Heard! Vote early!
Do you want to know more about the candidates?
Look here: Candidate Qualifications and Policies.
During Early Voting, all citizens of McDowell County may vote at either the Old Fort Depot at 25 West Main St, Old Fort, NC, or the McDowell County Board of Elections Office, 2458 NC Hwy 226 South, Marion, NC.
On Election Day, voting is at your precinct voting location. For more information, call the McDowell County Board of Elections Office at (828) 659-0834.
Source: https://mcdowellcountyncboe.gov/2024/07/17/2024-general-election-information/
Old Fort Early Voting
Make Your Voice Heard! Vote early!
Do you want to know more about the candidates?
Look here: Candidate Qualifications and Policies.
During Early Voting, all citizens of McDowell County may vote at either the Old Fort Depot at 25 West Main St, Old Fort, NC, or the McDowell County Board of Elections Office, 2458 NC Hwy 226 South, Marion, NC.
On Election Day, voting is at your precinct voting location. For more information, call the McDowell County Board of Elections Office at (828) 659-0834.
Source: https://mcdowellcountyncboe.gov/2024/07/17/2024-general-election-information/
Early Voting Marion
Make Your Voice Heard! Vote early!
Do you want to know more about the candidates?
Look here: Candidate Qualifications and Policies.
During Early Voting, all citizens of McDowell County may vote at either the Old Fort Depot at 25 West Main St, Old Fort, NC, or the McDowell County Board of Elections Office, 2458 NC Hwy 226 South, Marion, NC.
On Election Day, voting is at your precinct voting location. For more information, call the McDowell County Board of Elections Office at (828) 659-0834.
Source: https://mcdowellcountyncboe.gov/2024/07/17/2024-general-election-information/
Old Fort Early Voting
Make Your Voice Heard! Vote early!
Do you want to know more about the candidates?
Look here: Candidate Qualifications and Policies.
During Early Voting, all citizens of McDowell County may vote at either the Old Fort Depot at 25 West Main St, Old Fort, NC, or the McDowell County Board of Elections Office, 2458 NC Hwy 226 South, Marion, NC.
On Election Day, voting is at your precinct voting location. For more information, call the McDowell County Board of Elections Office at (828) 659-0834.
Source: https://mcdowellcountyncboe.gov/2024/07/17/2024-general-election-information/
McDowell County Board of Elections Meeting
The Board will review Absentee by Mail ballots. Other business may be addressed if it comes up.
Early Voting Marion
Make Your Voice Heard! Vote early!
Do you want to know more about the candidates?
Look here: Candidate Qualifications and Policies.
During Early Voting, all citizens of McDowell County may vote at either the Old Fort Depot at 25 West Main St, Old Fort, NC, or the McDowell County Board of Elections Office, 2458 NC Hwy 226 South, Marion, NC.
On Election Day, voting is at your precinct voting location. For more information, call the McDowell County Board of Elections Office at (828) 659-0834.
Source: https://mcdowellcountyncboe.gov/2024/07/17/2024-general-election-information/
Old Fort Early Voting
Make Your Voice Heard! Vote early!
Do you want to know more about the candidates?
Look here: Candidate Qualifications and Policies.
During Early Voting, all citizens of McDowell County may vote at either the Old Fort Depot at 25 West Main St, Old Fort, NC, or the McDowell County Board of Elections Office, 2458 NC Hwy 226 South, Marion, NC.
On Election Day, voting is at your precinct voting location. For more information, call the McDowell County Board of Elections Office at (828) 659-0834.
Source: https://mcdowellcountyncboe.gov/2024/07/17/2024-general-election-information/
Deadline: Absentee Ballot Request
Please note: Early voting continues this day, so the board of elections building will still have staff after 5.
If you want an Absentee Ballot, the request MUST be made by 5:00 PM.
McDowell Democrats Meeting
Election Day is only a week from tomorrow. This is the last week of early voting. Now is the time to put that last bit of effort into turning out the vote for your candidates.
Connect with fellow Democrats, discuss local issues, and plan to turn out the vote.
Don't miss the chance to get involved and make an impact!
Early Voting Marion
Make Your Voice Heard! Vote early!
Do you want to know more about the candidates?
Look here: Candidate Qualifications and Policies.
During Early Voting, all citizens of McDowell County may vote at either the Old Fort Depot at 25 West Main St, Old Fort, NC, or the McDowell County Board of Elections Office, 2458 NC Hwy 226 South, Marion, NC.
On Election Day, voting is at your precinct voting location. For more information, call the McDowell County Board of Elections Office at (828) 659-0834.
Source: https://mcdowellcountyncboe.gov/2024/07/17/2024-general-election-information/