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Western North Carolinians “give back” huge donations to hard-hit McDowell community
The community of Jolo, like the rest of McDowell County, is recovering from devastating flooding. This severe weather hit ...
Burn ban issued in McDowell County due to critical fire weather conditions
A burn ban is now in effect for McDowell County. The McDowell County Fire Marshal's Office issued an open burning ban due to ...
Armstrong Fire in McDowell County 90% contained. 50+ acres burned.
A 52-acre wildfire in McDowell County is now 90% contained, the U.S. Forest Service says. The fire is burning in a area hit ...
North Fork Fire in McDowell County grows to 200 acres; Crooked Creek Fire 100% contained
As of 6:30 p.m. Jan. 30, firefighters were continuing burnout operations in McDowell County on the North Fork Fire, which has ...
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One suspect arrested, another wanted after bomb threat at McDowell County Courthouse, deputies say
The McDowell County Sheriff's Office said one person was arrested and another is wanted in connection with a bomb threat at ...
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McDowell County Courthouse reopens after second bomb threat cleared; investigation continues
UPDATE at 11:48 a.m.: The McDowell County Courthouse has been cleared and no threat was found. The courthouse is now open to ...
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McDowell County under high fire danger advisory due to dry conditions
"The combination of dry fuels and gusty winds will lead to an increased danger of wildfires across western North Carolina.” ...
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Cause found for McDowell County wildfire, now 52 acres, 90% contained
Firefighters in McDowell County made progress in containing the Armstrong fire Wednesday, which is now 52 acres and 90% ...
Second McDowell County Courthouse bomb threat suspect arrested
MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — The second suspect in the Feb. 17 bomb threat at the McDowell County Courthouse has been ...