Deputies in McDowell County said a person of interest has been identified, but no charges have been filed at this time.

Two fires are now burning in western North Carolina's McDowell County, just four months after it was hard-hit by Hurricane Helene.

On Monday, the county hired a company for the grading and clearing of the apartments site to prepare for construction.

MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — We have an update on a McDowell County wildfire burning since last week. The U.S. Forest ...

Law enforcement and emergency services are actively investigating a bomb threat at the McDowell County Courthouse in the downtown area.

Approximately 100 personnel from the U.S. Forest Service, North Carolina Forest Service, McDowell County Emergency Management, and Woodlawn Fire Department are on the ground assisting with the ...

NEBO, N.C. (WTVD) -- Thanks to rain the North Fork Fire in western North Carolina is now 60% contained at over 600 acres.

The more businesses we hear from, the better we can advocate for critical funding and support,” said Kim Effler, ...

MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) – McDowell County’s 911 service is currently experiencing a disruption. According to officials, the state of North Carolina is experiencing a statewide network issue that ...

McDowell County residents, stay safe and follow local ... Gaston County could see the smokey air quality toward western North Carolina on Wednesday. Across the Carolinas, there is an elevated ...

Helene reshaped much of western North Carolina’s landscape, rerouting rivers and felling large swaths of forests. Aerial ...

Khloe Joyner scored 29 points for McDowell in a win over Erwin, leading WNC's top performers for Week 13 of the winter sports seaosn.