‘A double whammy.’ 6 months after Helene, wildfires cause new problems for Western NC
In parts of Polk County, it was hard to tell that just a few miles north of Columbus, some of nearly 500 firefighters from ...
This small North Carolina town ranks among best places to retire in US. Here’s why
A North Carolina destination boasts a “peaceful” setting — and is one of the best places to retire, a new report finds. The small mountain town of Tryon ranks among the nati ...
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Evacuations remain in effect; 30% contained in Tryon fire
JAIL. WE HAVE NEW DETAILS ON WILDFIRES IN POLK COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, AS CREWS HAVE MADE PROGRESS FIGHTING THE FIRES. OFFICIALS SAY THAT AS OF 8:00 TONIGHT, THE FIRE IS 30% CONTAINED AND OVER 500 ...
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The show must go on! Tryon community welcomes back play company after Hurricane Helene pause
A western North Carolina community staple is finally reopening after months of being shut down. "The Show Must Go On" has a ...
‘Several hundred’ evacuated as rapid wildfire consumes some 500 acres in western NC
Tryon in western North Carolina has been forced to evacuate residents from as many as 200 structures due to a “rapidly spreading” wildfire that remains out of control.
Over 300 first responders battle Black Cove fires as Saluda declares state of emergency
More than 300 firefighters and emergency personnel are in Polk County working fire lines on three major wildfires under the ...
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James “Michael” Thompson
James “Michael” Thompson, 70 of Tryon, NC passed away on Su3, 2025. A native of Polk County, he was the son of the late Columbus Constance and Novella Wilkie Thompson. In his younger years, he was an ...
Where are the wildfires in North Carolina? Map, locations, and evacuation updates
The Black Cove Fire has burned 3,000 acres, the Deep Woods Fire 3,231 acres and Fish Hook Fire 199 acres. A new blaze, the ...