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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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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 - Regular Session ****Please note time change.****
11/09/2026 11:30 AM
Commissioners Board Room, McDowell County Administrative Offices, 69 N. Main Street, Marion, NC 28752
Board of Commissioners Meeting - Regular Session ****Please note time change.****
11/16/2026 5:00 PM
Commissioners Board Room, McDowell County Administrative Offices, 69 N. Main Street, Marion, NC 28752
Marion Christmas Parade
11/22/2026 3:00 PM
Main Street Marion NC 28752
Board of Commissioners Meeting - Special Session: *Public Hearing - 2027 Reappraisal Schedule of Values*
11/23/2026 5:00 PM
Commissioners Board Room, McDowell County Administrative Offices, 69 N. Main Street, Marion, NC 28752
Glenwood Christmas Parade
11/28/2026 3:30 PM
Old U.S. Hwy 221 (By Glenwood Elementary School)
Board of Commissioners Meeting - Special Session: *To Consider Adoption - 2027 Reappraisal Schedule of Values*
11/30/2026 5:00 PM
Commissioners Board Room, McDowell County Administrative Offices, 69 N. Main Street, Marion, NC 28752
Old Fort Christmas Parade
12/05/2026 5:00 PM
Main Street - Old Fort, NC 28762
Board of Commissioners Meeting - Regular Session
12/07/2026 5:00 PM
Commissioners Board Room, McDowell County Administrative Offices, 69 N. Main Street, Marion, NC 28752
Board of Commissioners Meeting - Regular Session
12/14/2026 11:30 AM
Commissioners Board Room, McDowell County Administrative Offices, 69 N. Main Street, Marion, NC 28752
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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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