Spotlight Jumping Branch Fire now 80% contained, burned 420 acres Mike Conley Apr 2, 2026 Apr 2, 2026 Updated Apr 3, 2026 0 A firefighter is walking on a Jumping Branch fire line. Photo by Allyson Pokrzywinski Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Mike Conley As of Thursday afternoon, the Jumping Branch Fire is reported as 80% contained and having burned 420 acres in northern McDowell County.kAmp E@E2= @7 fd A6CD@??6= 2C6 H@C<:?8 E@ 32EE=6 E96 3=2K6 :? E96 >@F?E2:?D 6:89E >:=6D ?@CE9 @7 |2C:@?]k^AmkAmp G6CJ =:89E DAC:?<=6 @7 C2:? 76== @G6C E96 yF>A:?8 qC2?49 7:C6 (65?6D52J] pD 2 C6DF=E @7 DF446DD7F= DFAAC6DD:@? 24E:@?D E2<6? 3J 7:C67:89E6CD[ 4@?E2:?>6?E @? 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Highway patrol: Juvenile killed in McDowell County wreck while driving electric bike The driver of an electric bike was declared dead at the scene, according to highway patrol.
One person critically injured in Sunday crash involving bicycle in McDowell County Upon arrival, crews found one patient with critical injuries. Paramedics took the person to Mission Hospital McDowell.
Marion woman charged with starting wildfire in northern McDowell County As of Tuesday morning, the fire is 185 acres in size and 20% contained.Â
Investigation continues into fatal wreck that killed juvenile on Sunday The victim of the fatal wreck was Cayden Jay McKinney, 15 years old.Â
Marion, McDowell leaders seek public’s input on future of Drexel Heritage site "This was a kickoff event intended to engage the community and begin gathering feedback and ideas about what residents would like to see in th…
Local affiliate of Iran state TV claims a US fighter pilot ejected from an aircraft in southwest Iran
AP Local affiliate of Iran state TV claims a US fighter pilot ejected from an aircraft in southwest Iran
