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North Fork Fire in McDowell Co. up to 350 acres, now 40% contained
MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) – The North Fork Fire in McDowell County, which has burned around 350 acres, is now 40% contained. The United States Forest Service said there are around 100 personnel ...
Some residents allowed to return in McDowell County following wildfires
Evacuation orders have been lifted in McDowell County as fire officials continue to monitor three separate fires in the area ...
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'Out-of-control' wildfire forces evacuations in McDowell County
Three wildfires burned through McDowell County, which lead to some evacuations within the county. McDowell County Emergency Management Division said the fires burned through the following areas: Sign ...
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Day 2: Crews continue to battle 3 wildfires in McDowell Co. that forced evacuations
The McDowell County Emergency Management said crews are battling three wildfires in McDowell County that were first reported on Wednesday.Officials said the Crooked Creek Fire is located in Old Fort ...
A community was hit hard by Hurricane Helene. They are now dealing with raging wildfires.
Wildfires have spread in McDowell County, North Carolina, an area already struggling to recover from Hurricane Helene.
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McDowell County pastor charged with embezzlement, deputies say
A pastor is accused of embezzling money from a church, including donations intended for Hurricane Helene relief, according to the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office. Jeffrey Brian Merrow ...
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Local pastor charged with felonies for embezzlement and larceny in McDowell County
MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — The McDowell County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) has charged a local pastor with multiple felonies. According to an MSCO Facebook post, Detective Grant Robinson with ...
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McDowell County to consider economic incentives for downtown Marion hotel
On Monday, the McDowell County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing about economic incentives for a downtown hotel project in Marion. On Tuesday, the Marion City Council and the McDowell ...
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McDowell football coach Darrell Brewer, who spent six seasons with Titans, retires
Brewer took over the Titans in 2019, returning to head coaching after a break following an 11-year tenure at Avery County from 2004-14. In his first season, McDowell went 1-9 and failed to pick up ...
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McDowell County Schools staff, McDowell Tech on a two-hour delay Monday due to expected ice
Both McDowell Technical Community College and the staff of McDowell County Schools will start two hours later on Monday due to expected winter weather. McDowell Technical Community College will be on ...
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Winter Weather Advisory issued for McDowell County with potential for significant icing
MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory beginning on Sunday, Jan. 5. According to a release, the winter storm watch will be in effect ...