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Commentary: McDowell’s Plea for Help
McDowell County Commission President Michael Brooks sounded both exhausted and in despair when he appeared on MetroNews ...
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Sex offender arrested for failing to register with McDowell County after moving
A sex offender has been charged after failing to register in McDowell County, North Carolina. On April 2, Deputy Ryan ...
Fast-growing wildfire in McDowell County triggers evacuations south of Little Switzerland
A fast-growing wildfire broke out in northern McDowell County near Little Switzerland April 14, prompting evacuations of ...
‘Very Steep, Very Rugged’: Crews Battle Wildfires across Western NC
The Bee Rock Creek Fire in McDowell County has burned more than 850 acres and remains 10% contained, though the NC Forest ...
McDowell County wildfire burns more than 850 acres
The fire forced evacuations this week and was burning in one of the hardest-hit areas from Hurricane Helene last September.
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Insurance commissioner: McDowell County man threatened to kill 3 insurance agents after fraud
Investigators said Hankinson filed false information on an auto insurance policy claim with Farm Bureau and later demanded ...
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McDowell County nonprofits get $55,970 in grants for hurricane recovery, housing, health care
The McDowell Endowment awarded 12 grants totaling $55,970 to local nonprofit organizations in its recent grant cycle. The McDowell Endowment, in partnership with The Community Foundation of Western ...
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Fast-growing wildfire in McDowell County triggers evacuations south of Little Switzerland
A fast-growing wildfire broke out in northern McDowell County near Little Switzerland April 14, prompting evacuations of nearby residences. U.S. Forest Service crews are responding to the wildfire ...