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 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 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. 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 to replace bridge to lift station with $1.4 million grant from state Since this bridge floods, replacing it is a priority to avoid potential flood damage and add resilience against future natural disasters. Property tax exemptions are available for qualifying property owners in McDowell County “I encourage anyone who believes they may qualify for one of the exemptions to contact the Tax Assessing staff soon." Watch Now: Related Video Watch: Rare moment sperm whales help newborn to swim US claims 'strong signs' for deal with Iran US claims 'strong signs' for deal with Iran Trump reveals Iran's 'present' was allowing 10 oil tankers to pass through Strait of Hormuz AP Trump reveals Iran's 'present' was allowing 10 oil tankers to pass through Strait of Hormuz US jury finds Meta and Google liable in social media addiction trial US jury finds Meta and Google liable in social media addiction trial Recommended for you
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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 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.
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 to replace bridge to lift station with $1.4 million grant from state Since this bridge floods, replacing it is a priority to avoid potential flood damage and add resilience against future natural disasters.
Property tax exemptions are available for qualifying property owners in McDowell County “I encourage anyone who believes they may qualify for one of the exemptions to contact the Tax Assessing staff soon."
