The McDowell News2d
Temporary bridge on U.S. Highway 221 in northern McDowell County now open
The temporary bridge on U.S. Highway 221 North, next to Mountain Paradise Campground, is now complete.
The McDowell News3d
Crews starting work to remove hurricane debris from rivers, streams in McDowell County
Crews have started removing Hurricane Helene debris from streams and rivers in McDowell County. The U.S. Army Corps of ...
Foothills Conservancy of NC opens new hiking trail in South Mountains
Foothills Conservancy of NC opens new hiking trail in South Mountains of Burke County in honor of founding board member Bob ...
WSPA14d
North Fork Fire in McDowell Co. up to 350 acres, now 40% contained
MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) – The North Fork Fire in McDowell County, which has burned around 350 acres, is now 40% contained. The United States Forest Service said there are around 100 ...
Homeland Security Today14d
Wildfire Hit North Carolina’s McDowell County
North Carolina’s McDowell County, still recovering from the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, is facing yet another natural disaster in the form of wildfires. Old Fort, a town of roughly 800 ...
Yahoo News14d
North Fork Fire in McDowell County grows to 200 acres; Crooked Creek Fire 100% contained
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. As of 4:30 p.m. Jan. 30, the North Carolina Forest Service confirmed that the Crooked Creek Fire, which burned 220 acres in McDowell County, is 100% ...
USA Today15d
A community was hit hard by Hurricane Helene. They are now dealing with raging wildfires.
North Carolina's McDowell County, still recovering from the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, is facing yet another natural disaster in the form of wildfires. Old Fort, a town of roughly 800 ...