Top Story Spotlight McDowell County authorities: Statewide burn ban still in effect Mike Conley Apr 7, 2026 Apr 7, 2026 Updated Apr 7, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Even though the Jumping Branch wildfire, which reached 420 acres, is contained, local authorities said the state is still under a burning ban. Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts kAm“%96 DE2E6H:56 3FC? 32? C6>2:?D :? 67764E[” C625D 2 ?6HD C6=62D6 7C@> |4s@H6== r@F?EJ t>6C86?4J |2?286>6?E @? %F6D52J] “#6A@CE 2== 7:C6D E@ h``] #2:?72== :D ?@E 6IA64E65 H:E9:? E96 ?6IE D6G6? 52JD]”k^AmkAm~FE5@@C 3FC?:?8 :D AC@9:3:E65 5F6 E@ @?8@:?8 5CJ 4@?5:E:@?D] }@ >62DFC23=6 C2:?72== :D 6IA64E65 H:E9:? E96 ?6IE D6G6? 52JD[ :?4C62D:?8 E96 C:D< @7 H:=57:C6D 24C@DD E96 2C62]k^Am kAmp?J @FE5@@C 7:C6D D9@F=5 36 C6A@CE65 :>>65:2E6=J 3J 42==:?8 h``[ 244@C5:?8 E@ E96 ?6HD C6=62D6]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 Meet Marion's citizen of the month, a devoted educator In total, Medford devoted more than 50 years of her life to McDowell County Schools. Marion woman charged in burglary cases from 2020, 2023 with DNA evidence The charges stem from the break-in of a residence on Mack Noblitt Road in 2020 and the break-in of a storage unit in Marion in 2023. Father injured, 18-year-old son killed in Burke County shooting along Mount Olive Church Road No charges have been filed in the shooting. North Cove Elementary alumni turned love of creativity into career of service To her, having the heart of a lion means “leading with courage, creativity and compassion.” Asian car-maker was supposed to build a $4B plant in NC. It's now being sued by the state “VinFast agreed to build a factory and create jobs for North Carolinians — it didn’t do either,” state Attorney General Jeff Jackson said. Watch Now: Related Video Trump says Iran deal is close as gas prices hit Memorial Day high Pope Leo’s first encyclical tackles artificial intelligence Pope Leo’s first encyclical tackles artificial intelligence Iran Hormuz Tolls Could Explode American Gas Prices Now Iran Hormuz Tolls Could Explode American Gas Prices Now Hundreds of Jan. 6 defendants line up to apply for Trump fund payout Hundreds of Jan. 6 defendants line up to apply for Trump fund payout Recommended for you
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Meet Marion's citizen of the month, a devoted educator In total, Medford devoted more than 50 years of her life to McDowell County Schools.
Marion woman charged in burglary cases from 2020, 2023 with DNA evidence The charges stem from the break-in of a residence on Mack Noblitt Road in 2020 and the break-in of a storage unit in Marion in 2023.
Father injured, 18-year-old son killed in Burke County shooting along Mount Olive Church Road No charges have been filed in the shooting.
North Cove Elementary alumni turned love of creativity into career of service To her, having the heart of a lion means “leading with courage, creativity and compassion.”
Asian car-maker was supposed to build a $4B plant in NC. It's now being sued by the state “VinFast agreed to build a factory and create jobs for North Carolinians — it didn’t do either,” state Attorney General Jeff Jackson said.
