N.C. Cooperative Extension-McDowell County Center’s Keep McDowell Beautiful program will be coordinating the annual Lake James clean up on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 8 a.m. to noon. A Dumpster will be placed at Black Bear Boat Ramp. There will be volunteers available to help unload from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. The dumpsters will be removed at 12 p.m. Register Here.