An outside fire has been reported on Bat Cave Road in Old Fort after a tree fell on a power line, local authorities said.

The wildfire, named the Crooked Creek Fire, ignited near the town of Old Fort, which was impacted by Hurricane Helene last ...

The fire is happening while Western North Carolina is under an increased fire danger warning due to gusty winds, making it ...

An outside fire has been reported on Bat Cave Road in Old Fort after a tree fell on a power line, local authorities said.

Officials have confirmed that the Crooked Creek Fire, which burned 220 acres, is now 100% contained, according to McDowell County Emergency Management ...

Authorities seized $29,851 on Wednesday when a search warrant was executed at an alleged illegal casino on the city's ...

Despite the monumental deluge Helene dumped on the region in late September and the catastrophic flooding, officials have warned about elevated wildfire risks.

WLOS By Kelly Doty Click here for updates on this story MCDOWELL COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — Evacuation orders in McDowell County were lifted at 8 a.m. Thursday after crews made progress battling ...

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is developing a plan for this year’s Public Mountain Trout Waters (PMTW) stocking program that will incorporate modifications ...

A 17-year-old teen was charged in connection to seven separate arsons that occurred between late November 2024 through January 2025.

The front of the man's SUV collided with the front of the victim's car, FHP said. They were both taken to the hospital. However, the woman was pronounced dead. The man is still in the hospital with ...

OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Residents in Marion County are expressing their concerns if leaders approve a new development, bringing ...