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Hurricane Helene

Click below for the latest information on Hurricane Helene and debris cleanup.

Helene Updates

Welcome to McDowell County

Nestled next to the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, McDowell County is a beautiful place to call home.

Sign up for weather alerts!

We encourage everyone to sign up to receive Nixle alerts on your cellphone. This will enable you to stay updated on weather, road closures and any pertinent notices sent out from the 911 Center/Emergency Management Office. Text MCDOWELL911 to 888-777 from your phone.

McDowell Cares

McDowell Cares is an official website setup in response to the devastation caused by Helene. Here you can find information on obtaining resources for relief, volunteering, donating, reporting lost loved ones, and more.

McDowell Cares Website

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Welcome to the official website for McDowell County, North Carolina!

This site contains information for county departments and functions. You will find public information such as Board of Commissioners agendas and minutes, ordinances, and more.

 

If you are unable to find information, please contact us at info@mcdowellgov.com or visit the department directory.

 

 

Upcoming Events

Board of Commissioners Meeting
06/09/2025 5:00 PM
Commissioners Board Room, McDowell County Administrative Offices, 69 N. Main Street, Marion, NC 28752
Board of Commissioners Meeting
06/16/2025 11:30 AM
Commissioners Board Room, McDowell County Administrative Offices, 69 N. Main Street, Marion, NC 28752
Board of Commissioners Meeting (Special Session)
06/30/2025 11:30 AM
Commissioners Board Room, McDowell County Administrative Offices, 69 N. Main Street, Marion, NC 28752
Board of Commissioners Meeting
07/14/2025 5:00 PM
Commissioners Board Room, McDowell County Administrative Offices, 69 N. Main Street, Marion, NC 28752
Board of Commissioners Meeting
07/21/2025 11:30 AM
Commissioners Board Room, McDowell County Administrative Offices, 69 N. Main Street, Marion, NC 28752
Board of Commissioners Meeting
08/11/2025 5:00 PM
Commissioners Board Room, McDowell County Administrative Offices, 69 N. Main Street, Marion, NC 28752
Board of Commissioners Meeting
08/18/2025 11:30 AM
Commissioners Board Room, McDowell County Administrative Offices, 69 N. Main Street, Marion, NC 28752
Board of Commissioners Meeting
09/08/2025 5:00 PM
Commissioners Board Room, McDowell County Administrative Offices, 69 N. Main Street, Marion, NC 28752
Board of Commissioners Meeting
09/15/2025 11:30 AM
Commissioners Board Room, McDowell County Administrative Offices, 69 N. Main Street, Marion, NC 28752
Board of Commissioners Meeting
10/13/2025 4:00 PM
Historic Carson House 1805 US-70, Marion, NC 28752
Board of Commissioners Meeting
10/20/2025 11:30 AM
Commissioners Board Room, McDowell County Administrative Offices, 69 N. Main Street, Marion, NC 28752

McD-TV


The Government Channel McD-TV is broadcast on Channel 192 on Charter Spectrum and Channel 11 on Morris Broadband.

County Commission meetings can be seen on McD-TV on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10:00am and 7:00pm following their meeting held the second Monday of each month.

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