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 ...

MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) – A McDowell County man has been sentenced to life in prison for shooting an killing a man in 2023. On May 22, a jury found Jeffrey Allen Higgins, 40, guilty of ...

A wildfire near Marion, in McDowell County, an area hard hit by Tropical Storm Helene that downed trees and complicated firefighting operations, is now 100% contained as of Dec. 10, according to ...

We’re incredibly proud of what this new pool represents, not just an upgraded facility, but an investment in community." ...

Leaders at McDowell County DSS resigned after NC DHHS concerns about child abuse claims going unreported. Future of local ...

According to the post from the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office, anyone with information about Steele’s location are advised to call McDowell County Emergency Communications at 304-436-4106 ...

welch – A $1 million grant for one of McDowell County’s towns was among the water and sewer grants Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced Tuesday as southern West Virginia keeps recovering from ...

Four years. Four coaches. Four District 10 championships. McDowell softball withstood plenty of change across the past several seasons. For Gabby DeLuca, Izzy Nageli and the rest of this year’s ...

The victim, 47-year-old Jimmy Lee Cool, died from his injuries. A McDowell County jury found Higgins guilty of first-degree murder, a Class A felony. He was sentenced to life in prison without the ...

As a result, the team and its driver, Michael McDowell, will have some disadvantages to overcome if they hope to score a win in the 600-mile crown jewel event. One of the penalties handed to the ...

Razorback freshman infielder Ella McDowell shares her journey from Texas standout to key contributor at Arkansas. Ranked the No. 1 infielder in the nation, Ella opens up about what it’s really ...

SCOTTSDALE, AZ — Scottsdale police are investigating a shooting near Miller and McDowell roads. At around 4:45 p.m. Tuesday, officers were called to the area for a shooting incident. Police say ...