Wildfire near Old Fort prompts evacuations; two other fires reported in McDowell County
An outside fire has been reported on Bat Cave Road in Old Fort after a tree fell on a power line, local authorities said.
Old Fort wildfire now burns 220 acres; new North Creek fire breaks out in McDowell County
The evacuation orders given by the McDowell County Office of Emergency Management were lifted Jan. 30 after an 'out of ...
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McDowell Tech new Workforce Development Center in Old Fort complete, aims to train workers ...
McDowell Technical Community College's new Workforce Education Center in Old Fort is complete. It is the first office or ...
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Old Fort wildfire now burns 220 acres; new North Creek fire breaks out in McDowell County
The Crooked Creek fire in Old Fort burned 220 acres through the evening of Jan. 29, but is currently at 55% containment, according to an update the morning of Jan. 30 from McDowell County's Office ...
'Out of control' wildfire burning in McDowell County
OLD FORT, N.C. — An "out of control" wildfire burning near Old Fort is forcing evacuations, according to the McDowell County ...
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Firefighters tackle three wildfires in McDowell County Wednesday and Thursday
On Wednesday and Thursday, firefighters in McDowell County were busy with three wildfires, including one near ...
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McDowell Tech opens workforce center in Old Fort months after Helene
“This Workforce Education Center is more than just a building,” said Kim Effler, president and CEO of McDowell County Chamber of Commerce. “It represents opportunity, progress, and resilience. It ...
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Officials provide latest update as wildfire survives Friday night rain
An emergency shelter is open at 203 East Main Street in Old Fort, NC. Update at 4:28 p.m.: A wildfire burning in the Crooked Creek community of McDowell County remains at 0% containment and is ...