BLM, Pride and other flags may be prohibited on public buildings under new NC bill
Flags flying above public places may be limited under a new North Carolina bill. State Rep. Brian Echevarria (R-Cabarrus) read the Depoliticize Government Property Act to the Judiciary 1 Committee ...
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Burn ban remains in effect in McDowell County, may be reassessed if rain falls
A burn ban remains in effect through the rest of the week for McDowell County, according to McDowell County Emergency ...
Madison County latest to open Helene private property debris removal sites
Thousands in Western North Carolina have signed up to get private property debris from Tropical Storm Helene removed, and ...
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McDowell County commissioners to consider adding SRO in in Old Fort, helping conserve property
The board will consider endorsing an application by Foothills Conservancy for funding to buy property in the Sugar Hill community ...
‘The Hunger Games’ made this historic NC mill village a worldwide draw. It can be yours.
Namour is president of Henry River Mill Village LLC, which gives daily tours, hosts special events and operates two Airbnbs on the property. The 1905 village is one of the last — if not the last — ...
Historic Asheville railroad may be restored after Helene; likely to support Amtrak travel
Norfolk Southern has told the N.C. Department of Transportation that the Old Fort Loops in McDowell County will be restored ...
Crews battle wildfire in McDowell County, NC
Multiple agencies are working to contain a wildfire burning in McDowell County, officials said Tuesday.The fire is located near Armstrong Creek Road off NC 226 north of Marion, North Carolina. As of 8 ...
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Animal advocates donate supplies to McDowell County residents
Bluefield, W. Va. (WVVA) -Along with the people trying to get back on their feet in McDowell County, animals are suffering as well. After the recent flooding wreaked havoc on homes in the county ...
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Officials in McDowell County provide the latest in flood-related news, cleanup, and more
WELCH, WV (WVNS) – County officials in McDowell County are still analyzing the damage and getting the latest on the impacts. 59News got the chance to catch up with Bobby Bowman, Emergency Manager for ...
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Visitor from Colorado helps McDowell County with flood relief
WELCH, WV (WVNS) – You have probably heard of tons of stories of West Virginians helping out in McDowell ... Helene struck North Carolina. He also did not come alone. He has two search dogs who made ...
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Flood cleanup continues in McDowell County amid freezing temperatures and snow
MCDOWELL COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A major cleanup and extensive road repairs are still ahead for McDowell County, which was hit hard by flooding that left three people dead. Bitter cold and snow ...
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North Fork Fire in McDowell County grows to 200 acres; Crooked Creek Fire 100% contained
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. As of 4:30 p.m. Jan. 30, the North Carolina Forest Service confirmed that the Crooked Creek Fire, which burned 220 acres in McDowell County, is 100% ...