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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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McDowell GIS

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Board of Elections

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

06/30/2023 11:30 AM

Commissioners Board Room, McDowell County Administrative Offices, 69 N. Main Street, Marion, NC 28752

Board of Commissioners Meeting

07/10/2023 5:00 PM

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.