Two wildfires in western North Carolina have burned about 1,866 acres combined and prompted an evacuation order for McDowell County residents. The Bee Rock Creek Fire near the Blue Ridge Parkway south ...

This well-deserved recognition as an HCA Healthcare Unit of Distinction highlights their consistent delivery of high-quality patient care and their collaborative spirit.” ...

Your commitment, compassion, and tireless efforts do not go unnoticed. You are the foundation of our schools, and your impact ...

The McDowell Endowment awarded 12 grants totaling $55,970 to local nonprofit organizations in its recent grant cycle. The McDowell Endowment, in partnership with The Community Foundation of Western ...

Sage Young excels in both varsity softball and basketball at McDowell High School. She consistently displays hard work, ...

The McDowell Adult Education Center is hosting a celebration today to recognize students who have successfully earned a high ...

Firefighters were on the scene of a wildfire in northern McDowell County Tuesday afternoon. Evacuations were ordered for the area around the fire. As of 4:15 p.m., emergency personnel were managing ...

The Bee Rock Creek fire is burning in a rugged area north of Armstrong Creek Road and south of Wild Acres Road, according to a release from McDowell County Emergency Services. As of Wednesday evening, ...

As of Wednesday morning, a wildfire in northern McDowell County has burned 175 acres and is not contained. Emergency personnel from local, state and federal agencies are working on the Bee Rock Branch ...

The Bee Rock Creek Fire, a wildfire burning in steep terrain and storm debris in McDowell County near the Armstrong State Fish Hatchery, has now grown to 856 acres. On Thursday, the fire was reported ...

A fast-growing wildfire broke out in northern McDowell County near Little Switzerland April 14, prompting evacuations of nearby residences. U.S. Forest Service crews are responding to the wildfire, ...