Couple's harrowing escape from Helene is followed by insurance battle
The ceiling is caved in, the walls are caved in, it’s pretty dangerous to go in there,” said Colleen Gormley of her McDowell County home.The couple’s home was ...
Crews battle wildfire in McDowell County, NC
Multiple agencies are working to contain a wildfire burning in McDowell County, officials said Tuesday. The fire is located near Armstrong Creek Road off NC 226 north of Marion, North Carolina. The ...
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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 ...
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McDowell County schools set to reopen; all 55 counties operational after flooding
McDowell County students are set to return to class marking the last district to reopen as the community deals with recovery and cleanup from floods that impacted the region on Feb. 15 ...
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Western North Carolinians “give back” huge donations to hard-hit McDowell community
The community of Jolo, like the rest of McDowell County, is recovering from devastating flooding. This severe weather hit ...
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Red flag warning leads to burn ban issued for McDowell County
MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina ... winds will lead to an increased danger of wildfires across western North Carolina.