Fire in northern McDowell County tops 300 acres, evacuations in place Mike Conley Apr 17, 2025 Apr 17, 2025 Updated Apr 17, 2025 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save By Wednesday evening, a wildfire burning in northern McDowell County grew to 300 acres. Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts kAm%96 q66 #@4< rC66< 7:C6 :D 3FC?:?8 :? 2 CF8865 2C62 ?@CE9 @7 pC>DEC@?8 rC66< #@25 2?5 D@FE9 @7 (:=5 p4C6D #@25[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 2 C6=62D6 7C@> |4s@H6== r@F?EJ t>6C86?4J $6CG:46D] pD @7 (65?6D52J 6G6?:?8[ ?@ A@CE:@? @7 E96 7:C6 H2D 4@?E2:?65] %96 7:C6 DE2CE65 @? %F6D52J] k^AmkAmu:C67:89E6CD H@C<65 E9C@F89 E96 ?:89E[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 2 ?6HD C6=62D6]k^AmkAmp? 6G24F2E:@? @C56C H2D :? A=246 7@C 2== C6D:56?46D 2?5 DECF4EFC6D @? (:=5 p4C6D #@25 @77 }]r] w:89H2J aae p ;FDE D@FE9 @7 {:EE=6 $H:EK6C=2?5[ E96 C6=62D6 D2:5]k^Am 0 Comments Love 0 Funny 0 Wow 0 Sad 0 Angry 0 Get local news delivered to your inbox! Subscribe to our Daily Headlines newsletter. Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Mike Conley Staff Writer Author email Follow Mike Conley Close Get email notifications on {{subject}} daily! Your notification has been saved. There was a problem saving your notification. {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Save Manage followed notifications Close Followed notifications Please log in to use this feature Log In Don't have an account? Sign Up Today Related to this story Most Popular Update: Old Fort man killed in motorcycle crash on I-40 identified Highway patrol said the motorcylist was was speeding and passing vehicles recklessly. 1 person killed in motorcycle crash on I-40 eastbound near Old Fort Monday evening, emergency personnel responded to two motor vehicle crashes, including one that resulted in a fatality. McDowell County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing classic car It was last seen parked in the owner’s garage off Bethel Church Road on Thursday, April 16. This new spot in Marion is offering locally grown food and beer, run by farmers and a brewer “We are a market that is focused on showcasing local goods and vegetables and in the process of getting a brewery up and running." Marion man charged with burglary and kidnapping after woman held against her will in home  He is charged with felony first-degree burglary and felony second-degree kidnapping. Watch Now: Related Video Video released of armed man storming White House correspondents’ dinner Trump Lashes Out At Merz, Says US Considering Troop Cuts In Germany Trump Lashes Out At Merz, Says US Considering Troop Cuts In Germany Supreme Court Voting Rights Ruling & What It Could Mean For Midterms Supreme Court Voting Rights Ruling & What It Could Mean For Midterms N.C. Wildlife ranger teaches students about black bears N.C. Wildlife ranger teaches students about black bears Recommended for you
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Update: Old Fort man killed in motorcycle crash on I-40 identified Highway patrol said the motorcylist was was speeding and passing vehicles recklessly.
1 person killed in motorcycle crash on I-40 eastbound near Old Fort Monday evening, emergency personnel responded to two motor vehicle crashes, including one that resulted in a fatality.
McDowell County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing classic car It was last seen parked in the owner’s garage off Bethel Church Road on Thursday, April 16.
This new spot in Marion is offering locally grown food and beer, run by farmers and a brewer “We are a market that is focused on showcasing local goods and vegetables and in the process of getting a brewery up and running."
Marion man charged with burglary and kidnapping after woman held against her will in home  He is charged with felony first-degree burglary and felony second-degree kidnapping.
