McDowell County Fire Marshal’s Office issues burning ban From Staff Reports Nov 5, 2023 Nov 5, 2023 Updated Dec 11, 2024 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save From Staff Reports McDowell County, along with 13 other counties in western North Carolina, are now under a burn ban due to dangerous fire conditions.kAm}]r] r@>>:DD:@?6C @7 p8C:4F=EFC6 $E6G6 %C@I=6C :DDF65 2 3FC? 32? 7@C H6DE6C? }@CE9 r2C@=:?2 @? $F?52J[ H9:49 =65 E96 |4s@H6== r@F?EJ u:C6 |2CD92=’D ~77:46 :DDF65 2 32? $F?52J @? 2== @FE5@@C 3FC?:?8 H:E9:? `__ 766E @7 2 DECF4EFC6] %9:D :D :? 255:E:@? 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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."
This WNC family lost their home in Hurricane Helene. 19 months later, they're getting a new one. “It’s about restoring hope to a family who has walked through incredible loss and reminding them that God has not forgotten them."
