Top Story Spotlight Multiple departments responding to wildfire in Buck Creek section of McDowell County Mike Conley Mar 29, 2026 Mar 29, 2026 Updated 1 hr ago 0 Firefighters are on scene providing structure protection for homes along Locust Cove Road. FACEBOOK, MCDOWELL COUNTY 911/EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Mike Conley On Sunday, multiple departments are responding to a wildfire off Locust Cove Road in the Buck Creek community of northern McDowell County.kAm|F=E:A=6 56A2CE>6?ED 7C@> 24C@DD |4s@H6== r@F?EJ 2C6 @? E96 D46?6 @7 2 H:=57:C6 @77 {@4FDE r@G6 #@25 :? E96 qF4< rC66< 4@>>F?:EJ @7 |4s@H6==] u:C67:89E6CD 2?5 6>6C86?4J A6CD@??6= 2C6 24E:G6=J H@C<:?8 E@ 4@?E2:? E96 7:C6[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 2 ?6HD C6=62D6 7C@> |4s@H6== r@F?EJ t>6C86?4J |2?286>6?E]k^AmkAmp:C DFAA@CE C6D@FC46D 92G6 366? 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Old Fort mayor suddenly resigns from office, mayor pro tem appointed acting mayor “I enjoyed my time being the mayor but now look forward to new opportunities. I love Old Fort and am excited to see the town continuing to grow."
Marion man charged with death by distribution in 22-year-old's 2025 overdose death An autopsy revealed the man died from toxic levels of fentanyl and cocaine in his system.
McDowell County Emergency Services Director Will Kehler to retire “Will’s leadership has left a lasting impact on our organization and our community in ways that will continue for generations."
McDowell County man charged with abuse of child, adults with special needs An 11-year-old girl, an adult man and adult woman (both with special needs) were living at the home without running water or indoor plumbing, …
Marion man charged with murder Wednesday in 2024 death of 3-month-old daughter During an investigation that spanned a year and six months, investigators conducted interviews and awaited medical records, the release said.
