Asheville Is Ready For Its Comeback After Western North Carolina experienced one of the worst natural disasters in state history, the Asheville area is back on its feet with revived music, adventure and hospitality scenes in 2026.

“As spring of 2026 begins, Wunderland Resort [in #OldFortNC] is about to enter its first full tourist season.”

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McDowell Literary Festival — Bigfoot Books & Brews The First Annual McDowell Literary Festival is a collaboration between three of the independent bookstores in McDowell County, NC! Taking place on Independent Bookstore Day 2026 (the last Saturday in…

3) Fill out and turn in the passport page of book on literary festival day at any of the three participating bookstores to be entered into a drawing for an amazing prize package after the festival!

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McDowell Literary Festival passport books are NOW AVAILABLE at all three independent bookstores in #McDowellCountyNC!

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U.S. HUD commits $11M for senior housing at Marion's historic Clinchfield Mill site North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards welcomed U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner to the mountains on Thursday, March 12.

#OldFortNC Mayor asked for federal action to end the gov’t shutdown, which halted billions of dollars in recovery funding set aside for areas hit by Helene: “In a year and a half after this storm, it's still heartbreaking because the work has not been able to get done.”
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James Haney, historian and 'Southern gentleman,' remembered for devotion to McDowell County history “Jim gave everything he had to the preservation and interpretation of local history,” said friend and fellow historian Anne Swann.

“[James Haney] wrote and edited … ‘McDowell County, North Carolina, 1843-1943,’ which was published in 2002 by Arcadia Publishing Co. as part of the firm’s ‘Images of America’ series.”

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Who Really Holds McDowell’s Revaluation Contract? Watch now | Handwritten change appears in county appraisal paperwork

“Property inspections are underway across McDowell County as officials prepare for the county’s next required property revaluation, a process that will determine updated tax values for more than 32,000 parcels.”

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Trail linking Pisgah National Forest to WNC town opens after 18-month closure

GOOD NEWS: “A route connecting the Pisgah National Forest to [Old Fort, NC] has reopened after being forced to close for 18 months.”

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New McDowell County festival to highlight books, local bookstores and NC authors The festival is a collaboration among three independent bookstores.

Thank you, McDowell News, for sharing the news about the First Annual McDowell Literary Festival!

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Two Old Fort Men Facing Multiple Drug Felonies Following Traffic Stop wnctimes.com/article/two-... #OldFortNC #McDowellCounty #WNCNews
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Candlelight vigil TONIGHT in memory of Renee Nicole Good and all detainees who have died while in ICE custody.

5:30-7:00pm across from Hillmans in Old Fort. 🙏

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Marion ice cream shop, Old Fort restaurant earn top honors in statewide contest Artesana Ice Cream in downtown Marion has been voted as the “Favorite Ice Cream Shop in North Carolina.”

Congratulations again to Artesana in downtown #MarionNC for being voted by readers of NC Tripping the “Favorite Ice Cream Shop in North Carolina.” And to the Davis Country Store & Café in #OldFortNC for being voted second-best breakfast restaurant in NC!

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Look out for two Christmas mailboxes in McDowell County; kids can mail Santa a letter and get a response “We want families to create an experience around dropping off a letter at these highly decorated places."

“Organizers have installed decorated mailboxes in [Old Fort and Marion] where children can drop off their letters to Santa Claus ... and get a letter from Santa in return.”

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The Best Cinnamon Rolls In The US - The Takeout A list of the best sugary cinnamon rolls in the United States, assessing factors such as taste of frosting, texture of dough, and creativity of flavors offered.

100% WELL DESERVED! #IYKYK

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Taylor Thompson at WLOS ABC 13 gives a great overview of some of Old Fort’s great food options:

Gogos Cinnamon Rolls
The Davis Country Store & Cafe
Hillman Beer - Old Fort

—while trying #livermush for the VERY FIRST time!

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Old Fort mountain bike park adding 9 trails; brewery to be built on site this year Phase Two trail construction expands the new bike park to 117 acres.

“Watershed’s fall events calendar includes weekly movie screenings, live music, line dancing, and more — often at no cost to attendees. For fall and winter, waterfront and front country day passes are free for the season.”

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Helene hit the reset button on one town's goal of becoming an outdoor tourism mecca Signs of progress are mixed with still-visible scars from Helene in this town. Most of Old Fort's shops have reopened.

“Named for a Revolutionary War-era stockade, the town [Old Fort] decided to become a world-class destination for hiking, running, horseback riding and, most notably, mountain biking.”

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Old Forts 1st Ever Art Walk Ocotber 10, 2025 wnctimes.com/article/old-... #oldfortnc #wnc #wncmountains #localart #localartists #wncevents #outdoorevent #art #liveevent #wncnews

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Map showing locations of the “Good Trouble Lives On” protests to be held in North Carolina on Thursday, July 17th, 2025.

#GoodTroubleLivesOn
Thursday, July 17th, 2025

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#MonroeNC
#NewBernNC
#OakIslandNC
#OldFortNC
#PittsboroNC
#RaleighNC
#SalisburyNC
#SmithfieldNC
#SouthernPinesNC
#SpindaleNC

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⚠️ #NorthForkFire has grown to 200 acres, 20% contained ⚠️

This is along Hwy 221 in the Woodlawn area of McDowell County, north of Marion. This is separate from the #CrookedCreekFire and #GoodLoopFire.
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There's a whole lotta wood on the ground since Helene.

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Never Forget🤍

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#Satelliteimage shows Mill Creek after storm damage from #HurricaneHelene in #OldFort, N.C. 10/2/2024 -- MAXAR TECHNOLOGIES

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A satellite view shows a closer view of the damage in the aftermath of #HurricaneHelene in #OldFort #NorthCarolina 10/2/2024 -- MAXAR TECHNOLOGIES

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A satellite view shows mud & debris in the aftermath of #HurricaneHelene in #OldFort, #NorthCarolina 10/2/2024 - MAXAR TECHNOLOGIES

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Our town is devastated by Hurricane Helene. Our entire community has been cut off from outside resources for days now, and we are quickly running out of food and water. My home was one of the lucky ones, we had no damage. (1/2)
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