No threat found after bomb threat investigation at McDowell County Courthouse
The McDowell County Courthouse in downtown Marion has reopened after it was evacuated due to a bomb threat investigation on ...
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$18 million in FEMA aid given to people in McDowell County, deadline to apply extended
The deadline for those applications has been extended. More than $361 million in FEMA financial assistance has been approved for 153,000 families in North Carolina, including money for rent, basic ...
North Fork wildfire in McDowell County reaches 80% containment, still under investigation
MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — We have an update on a McDowell County wildfire burning since last week. The U.S. Forest ...
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644-acre McDowell County wildfire now mostly controlled, some hot spots remain
The North Fork fire, a wildfire north of Marion near U.S. Highway 221, is largely under control at 644 acres. The North Fork ...
North Fork Fire burns 350 acres, crews reach 40% containment
The North Fork Fire burning north of Marion is now 40% contained and has scorched 350 acres, according to an update from the ...
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Officials provide latest update as wildfire survives Friday night rain
Crews will remain on scene throughout the night to ensure containment efforts continue. At this time, there are no active ...
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McDowell Co. wildfire up to 644 acres, now 60% contained
Firefighters caught a bit of good luck on Friday and made gains to contain and extinguish a wildfire burning in McDowell County.