The temporary bridge on U.S. Highway 221 North, next to Mountain Paradise Campground, is now complete.

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

A cold front is expected in North Carolina next week, with lows in the teens and highs in the low 30s. Despite the temperatures, the chance of snow is low and a storm has not developed yet ...

The Old Fort Police Department said a man has been charged following a domestic-related shooting at a Dollar General on ...

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

A bomb threat was investigated and cleared Friday morning at a courthouse in McDowell County. Roadways around the downtown courthouse in the Western North Carolina county were closed the morning of ...

Public schools in Henderson, McDowell, Watauga, and Yancey counties had to pivot once students returned after the storm.

Parks and hiking trails in Catawba, Burke and McDowell counties are still being repaired four months after Hurricane Helene ...

OLD FORT, N.C. — Firefighters continue to make progress against the North Fork Fire in McDowell County, which is now 65% ...

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

While McDowell stays steady as WNC's top team, the bottom of the rankings are evolving weekly. Another new team joined the top 10 this week.

Crews will remain on scene throughout the night to ensure containment efforts continue. At this time, there are no active ...