The McDowell County Emergency Management urges people who need 911 services to call the number 828-652-3241 for assistance.

Feb. 3, McDowell authorities issued the latest update about the Helene recovery process in the local community.

The McDowell County Emergency Management said crews were battling three wildfires in McDowell County that were first reported ...

Approximately 100 personnel from the U.S. Forest Service, North Carolina Forest Service, McDowell County Emergency Management, and Woodlawn Fire Department are on the ground assisting with the ...

NEBO, N.C. (WLOS) — The North Fork Fire remains at 644 acres and has increased to 65% containment on Feb. 2. According to a ...

An emergency shelter opened at First Baptist Church on East Main Street in Old Fort. There is a wildfire near Old Fort. McDowell County residents, stay safe and follow local guidance regarding ...

Crews from multiple agencies are on the scene of an active fire in Mercer County. According to Mercer County Dispatch, the fire call came in around 11:45 am on Simmons River Road in the Bramwell area ...

MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — We have an update on a McDowell County wildfire burning since last week. The U.S. Forest Service said the North Fork fire remains at 644 acres with 80% containment.

Due to developing weather patterns suggesting a significant winter storm for some parts of the stat along with the threat of flooding in other areas, Gov. Patrick Morrisey has issued a state of ...