Alert Breaking Spotlight Jumping Branch Fire now 95% contained, 420 acres burned Mike Conley Apr 3, 2026 Apr 3, 2026 Updated Apr 5, 2026 0 Light smoke can be seen from the Jumping Branch Fire. Photo by Allyson Pokrzywinski Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Mike Conley As of Friday afternoon, the Jumping Branch Fire in northern McDowell County is 95% contained and has burned 420 acres.kAm~? uC:52J[ E96 &]$] u@C6DE $6CG:46 D6?E @FE 2? FA52E6 @? E96 H:=57:C6 E92E H2D 3FC?:?8 6:89E >:=6D ?@CE9 @7 |2C:@?] pE E92E E:>6[ 6:89E A6CD@??6= H6C6 H@C<:?8 E@ 4@?E2:? E96 7:C6]k^AmkAmpD 4@?E2:?>6?E :?4C62D6D[ 7:C6 4C6HD 2C6 36:?8 C6=62D65 @C C62DD:8?65 E@ ?6H H:=57:C6D[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 2 ?6HD C6=62D6 7C@> E96 &]$] u@C6DE $6CG:46]k^AmkAmpD 5@H?65 3C2?496D 2?5 @E96C 962GJ 7@C6DE 7F6=D 4@?E:?F6 E@ D>@=56C H6== H:E9:? 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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…
