Alert Top Story Wildfire in northern McDowell County grows to 504 acres, 10% contained Mike Conley Apr 17, 2025 Apr 17, 2025 Updated Apr 17, 2025 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A wildfire burning in northern McDowell County grew to 504 acres Wednesday night. The fire is 10% contained, according to the U.S. Forest Service.kAm%96 q66 #@4< rC66< 7:C6 :D >@G:?8 E9C@F89 DE66A E6CC2:? 2?5 962GJ DE@C> 563C:D ?62C E96 pC>DEC@?8 u:D9 w2E496CJ[ 2 ?6HD C6=62D6 7C@> E96 &]$] u@C6DE $6CG:46 D2:5] %9C66 96=:4@AE6CD 2?5 `g_ A6CD@??6= 7C@> &]$] u@C6DE $6CG:46[ }@CE9 r2C@=:?2 u@C6DE $6CG:46[ |4s@H6== r@F?EJ 2?5 (@@5=2H? u:C6 s6A2CE>6?E 2C6 7:89E:?8 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^Am The fire is now estimated at 504 acres with 10% containment in McDowell County near the Armstrong Fish Hatchery as of April 17. 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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."
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."
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 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.
Concerns raised over Trump’s daily Iran war briefings; Philadelphia DA has warning for ICE agents at airport
