McDowell News
BH Media Group News iPhoneiPadiPod touch
McDowell News is a free News app for iPhone and iPad by BH Media Group. Rated 5.0/5 from 2 ratings. Requires iOS 13.0. Updated October 13, 2026.
- Rating
- 5.0
- 2 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 103 MB
- Age 12+
- Updated
- Oct 13
- 2026 · v9.23.1
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About McDowell News
Your story lives in the McDowell News. From reporting on all of your favorite teams to the news that matters most in the community, we cover it all. Get in-depth stories from McDowell County and beyond – including news, sports, opinion, obituaries, entertainment, and politics. Plus, subscribers have the ability to upgrade to News+, our premium ad-free experience! That means faster-loading pages and an uninterrupted reading experience. Our app features: * Your Stories – personalize your experience by selecting the local news topics that matter most to you * Get notified – stay in the loop by selecting alerts for news, sports, weather, and more * Easy navigation – see all the latest local stories by simply swiping up/down, and left/right. * Read stories your way – either in the News Feed or via the E-edition * Breaking news updates – top banners let you know what’s happening right now * Follow author – get notifications whenever your favorite writers post a story * Bookmark for later – save stories to enjoy at your leisure * Listen to articles – press the play button to listen instead * Customize your text size – make the content bigger or smaller in your profile settings * Weather where you are – hourly, 10-day forecasts, and frequent video updates Free to download. Subscribers enjoy unlimited access. https://mcdowellnews.com/terms/
What’s new
Version 9.23.1 · Updated October 13, 2026
Bug fixes and performance improvements
App privacy
The developer, BH Media Group, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Contact Info: Email Address
- Identifiers: User ID, Device ID
- Usage Data: Product Interaction, Advertising Data
- Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Contact Info: Email Address
Used for: Developer’s Advertising or Marketing, Product Personalization, App Functionality
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Identifiers: User ID, Device ID
- Usage Data: Product Interaction, Advertising Data
- Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data
- Search History: Search History
Used for: Third-Party Advertising, Analytics, App Functionality
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