The McDowell News8h
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.” ...
The McDowell News14h
McDowell County arts council offering free craft workshops for veterans, active-duty military
These workshops are open to all service members, past and present and do not require any previous artistic experience.” ...
The Cincinnati Enquirer8d
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 ...
Western NC fire department dealing with death of battalion chief months after losing firefighter to Helene
On Sept. 27, 52-year-old Tony Garrison died from a landslide caused by the conditions after the storm hit western North Carolina. Garrison was one of 13 people killed within the Garren Creek community ...
Longtime Crooked Creek Fire Dept. chief dies in off-duty accident: 'Lost a true brother'
A longtime chief with the Crooked Creek and Fairview fire departments died in an off-duty accident Feb. 17, leaving many to ...
WLTX1924d
North Fork Fire 65% contained, US Forest Service says
OLD FORT, N.C. — Firefighters continue to make progress against the North ... fire entirely, officials hope it will help containment efforts. This is a separate fire from the Crooked Creek ...