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WNC trout fishing this summer? Where anglers can go in Hurricane Helene aftermath
Post-Helene debris and waterway changes have made some of the public’s favorite fishing rivers inaccessible for the season, ...
High winds in Western NC increase fire risks, weather service says. 500 acres burning
With multiple wildfires burning throughout Western NC and Upstate SC, the National Weather Service has warned of further ...
North Carolina counties face extreme fire danger. Here's a county-by-county list
Several factors, including strong winds and drought conditions, are contributing to the spread of fires, including the ...
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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 ...
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Multiple burn bans remain in Western North Carolina
A Red Flag Warning for Northeast Georgia and the Western Carolinas prompted a burn ban to be placed in McDowell County, North Carolina.
Friday’s NCHSAA boys second round playoff scores, next week’s third round schedule
The second round of the NCHSAA boys’ high school basketball playoffs are Friday. Follow live scores and get upcoming schedules ...
High fire danger warning issued for McDowell County
The combination of dry fuels and gusty winds will lead to an increased danger of wildfires across western North Carolina.
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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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Fire danger warning issued for McDowell Co.
A high fire danger warning has been issued Friday morning until next week. According to McDowell County Emergency Management, residents are being asked 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 ...
Crews battle wildfire in McDowell County, NC
MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. — Multiple agencies are working to contain a wildfire burning in McDowell County, officials said Tuesday. The fire is located near Armstrong Creek Road off NC 226 north of Marion ...