McDowell Co. couple's harrowing escape and insurance battle after being trapped in storm
The ceiling is caved in, the walls are caved in, it’s pretty dangerous to go in there,” said Colleen Gormley of her McDowell ...
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Wildfire warning released for Mcdowell County
MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) – A wildfire was found on US Forest Service Property near I-40 Old Fort Mountain. Officials warn drivers to expect slow traffic in the area due to smoke and emergency ...
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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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McDowell County schools set to reopen; all 55 counties operational after flooding
McDowell County students are set to return to class marking the last district to reopen as the community deals with recovery and cleanup from floods that impacted the region on Feb. 15 ...
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Red flag warning leads to burn ban issued for McDowell County
MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina ... winds will lead to an increased danger of wildfires across western North Carolina.
High winds in Western NC increase fire risks, weather service says. 600-plus acres burning
With multiple wildfires burning throughout Western NC and Upstate SC, the National Weather Service has warned of further ...
Crews contain 63% of Tryon wildfire as burn bans remain in effect
TRYON, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - Western North Carolina officials report that crews are responding to multiple wildfires while ...
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McDowell County roads: Sugar Hill Road to be repaved this year, U.S. 221 widening may be delayed
The right-of-way acquisition is in progress for U.S. 221 Business from U.S. Highway 226 to Georgia Avenue, according to NCDOT. The project would widen the road to three lanes to include a center turn ...