Top Story Spotlight Wildfire in northern McDowell County burns 420 acres, now 50% contained Mike Conley Apr 1, 2026 Apr 1, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save As of Wednesday morning, the Jumping Branch Fire in northern McDowell County has burned 420 acres and is 50% contained.kAm~? (65?6D52J[ E96 }]r] u@C6DE $6CG:46 :DDF65 2? FA52E6 @? E96 7:C6 3FC?:?8 :? E96 vC2?572E96C #2?86C s:DEC:4E @7 E96 !:D829 }2E:@?2= u@C6DE] xE :D =@42E65 6:89E >:=6D ?@CE9H6DE @7 |2C:@?] p E@E2= @7 `fb A6CD@??6= 2C6 H@C<:?8 E@ 4@?E2:? E96 7:C6[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 2 ?6HD C6=62D6 7C@> E96 7@C6DE D6CG:46]k^Am A K-Max helicopter is carrying a large bucket of water to the Jumping Branch Fire burning in northern McDowell County. PHOTO BY MATT SWITZER kAm%F6D52J’D DEC2E68:4 7:C:?8 @A6C2E:@?D :?4C62D65 4@?E2:?>6?E @? E96 H:=57:C6 E@ d_T] %96 24E:@?D C65F465 F?3FC?65 7@C6DE 7F6=D 7C@> E96 2C62 36EH66? 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Man pleads guilty of distributing 156 pounds of meth in Burke, McDowell counties The man supplied large batches of methamphetamine to local dealers.Â
McDowell County woman charged after child tests positive for meth Further investigation and a positive drug analysis test determined the juvenile had been exposed to a controlled substance, and charges were filed.
Marion police respond to shooting involving death of 15-year-old No other individuals inside were injured, according to the news release.
Route 70 Cruisers help drive student success with donation to McDowell Tech The club has donated $1,500 through the McDowell Technical Community College Foundation Inc. to support scholarships and student assistance.
Overmountain Men from NC played role in 'the turning of the tide' of the Revolutionary War As the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding, it is a great time to look back at western North Carolina’s and more sp…
