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.

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

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

Flu-like illnesses are rising in NC and locally, with 36 related deaths statewide so far in 2025, causing hospitals to restrict visitors.

The last influenza map released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control on Jan. 11 shows North Carolina had “high ... Mission Hospital McDowell in Marion, Transylvania Regional Hospital ...

WLOS By Kelly Doty Click here for updates on this story MCDOWELL COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — Evacuation orders in ...

Night - Mostly clear with a 34% chance of precipitation. Winds WNW. The overnight low will be 35 °F (1.7 °C). Sunny with a high of 52 °F (11.1 °C) and a 26% chance of precipitation. Winds ...