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 ...
Old Fort woman charged after crack cocaine; fentanyl found in traffic stop
Megan Alexandria Mitchell, 42, of Old Fort, was charged and arrested when crack cocaine and fentanyl were found during a ...
Historic Asheville railroad may be restored after Helene; likely to support Amtrak travel
Norfolk Southern has told the N.C. Department of Transportation that the Old Fort Loops in McDowell County will be restored ...
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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.
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Historic Asheville railroad may be restored after Helene; likely to support Amtrak travel
Located in McDowell County, the historic set of railroad tracks known as the Old Fort Loops have long served as the only rail line connecting Asheville to the rest of North Carolina for freight ...