Welcome to McDowell County

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

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State of Emergency

The McDowell County has declared a State of Emergency due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

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Comprehensive Land Use Plan

McDowell County has prepared a Comprehensive Land Use Plan.

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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.

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.

Welcome to McDowell County

Sign up for weather alerts!

State of Emergency

Comprehensive Land Use Plan

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

Upcoming Events

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.

Watch Live Stream - On Air

Welcome to McDowell County

Sign up for weather alerts!

State of Emergency

Comprehensive Land Use Plan

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

Upcoming Events

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.

Watch Live Stream - On Air

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.