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McDowell County,
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Hurricane Helene
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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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2027 Property Reappraisal Info
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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@mcdowellnc.gov
or visit the department directory.
Upcoming Events
Board of Commissioners Meeting
04/13/2026 5:00 PM
Commissioners Board Room, McDowell County Administrative Offices, 69 N. Main Street, Marion, NC 28752
Board of Commissioners Meeting
04/20/2026 11:30 AM
Commissioners Board Room, McDowell County Administrative Offices, 69 N. Main Street, Marion, NC 28752
Board of Commissioners Meeting
05/11/2026 5:00 PM
Commissioners Board Room, McDowell County Administrative Offices, 69 N. Main Street, Marion, NC 28752
Board of Commissioners Meeting
05/18/2026 11:30 AM
Commissioners Board Room, McDowell County Administrative Offices, 69 N. Main Street, Marion, NC 28752
Board of Commissioners Meeting
06/08/2026 5:00 PM
Commissioners Board Room, McDowell County Administrative Offices, 69 N. Main Street, Marion, NC 28752
Board of Commissioners Meeting
06/15/2026 11:30 AM
Commissioners Board Room, McDowell County Administrative Offices, 69 N. Main Street, Marion, NC 28752
Board of Commissioners Meeting - Special Session
06/30/2026 11:30 AM
Commissioners Board Room, McDowell County Administrative Offices, 69 N. Main Street, Marion, NC 28752
Board of Commissioners Meeting
07/13/2026 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.
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