Wildfire near Old Fort Mountain disrupts traffic on I-40, remains 0% contained
MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — A wildfire is impacting traffic on I-40. It's on Old Fort Mountain near the Buncombe County line. The wildfire has reached 3 acres and is 0% contained, according to the ...
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Wildfire warning released for McDowell County
A wildfire was found on US Forest Service Property near I-40 Old Fort Mountain. Officials warn drivers to expect slow traffic ...
Wildfire causing delays on I-40 in McDowell Co., officials say
MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - McDowell County Emergency Management said a wildfire is causing traffic delays on I-40 ...
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Old Fort Elementary getting SRO from sheriff's office; McDowell board holds 2 closed meetings
The McDowell County Board of Commissioners has held several closed meetings about personnel in the past month.
Forts Bragg and Benning revert to old names, sparking controversy
The military bases honoring Confederate generals recently had their old names restored, but with a twist. Not everyone is ...
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McDowell County roads: Sugar Hill Road to be repaved this year, U.S. 221 widening may be delayed
The right-of-way acquisition is in progress for U.S. 221 Business from U.S. Highway 226 to Georgia Avenue, according to NCDOT. The project would widen the road to three lanes to include a center turn ...