Top Story Spotlight McDowell County authorities: Statewide burn ban still in effect Mike Conley Apr 7, 2026 Apr 7, 2026 Updated 10 hrs ago 0 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 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. McDowell County man charged with sexual assault of employee He was charged and arrested on March 30. 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. Investigation continues into fatal wreck that killed juvenile on Sunday The victim of the fatal wreck was Cayden Jay McKinney, 15 years old. Tanker truck crashed on I-40 at McDowell, Burke line; milk spills into creek The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality is helping with environmental impact mitigation. Watch Now: Related Video Bourbon demand is down and tariffs aren't helping. But distillers keep building How Artemis II is setting up the next stage of space exploration How Artemis II is setting up the next stage of space exploration Wireless Festival cancelled after Kanye West blocked from entering UK Wireless Festival cancelled after Kanye West blocked from entering UK Artemis II Crew Return After Record Breaking Journey Beyond Earth Artemis II Crew Return After Record Breaking Journey Beyond Earth Recommended for you
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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.
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.
Investigation continues into fatal wreck that killed juvenile on Sunday The victim of the fatal wreck was Cayden Jay McKinney, 15 years old.
Tanker truck crashed on I-40 at McDowell, Burke line; milk spills into creek The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality is helping with environmental impact mitigation.
