Crews battle wildfire near NC 9 in Buncombe County; burn ban due to 'extreme' danger
Multiple crews are battling a 15-acre wildfire in the Broad River community while Buncombe County remains under a burn ban ...
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Witnesses detail Old Fort Dollar General shooting death; Marion man charged still under $1M bond
Emotions ran high in the courtroom as family members of Mario Carson, who was killed in a shooting at the Dollar General at 792 Bat Cave Road in Old Fort on Feb. 9, gathered for the probable cause ...
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McDowell County commissioner frustrated as previous flood mitigation efforts fall short
McDowell County Commissioner Michael Brooks said streams in his county need to be dredged to protect people's homes, which he ...
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Postal Service moves mail service closer to Bat Cave
Responding to demand from the Hickory Nut Gorge and pressure from local, state and federal officials, the U.S. Postal Service has opened a mobile post office at the Edneyvillle Post Office where Bat ...
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'Don't forget us': Bat Cave residents decry 'disaster tourists,' comment on recovery plan
In hard-hit Bat Cave, security guards vanish, businesses fight closure, and locals share concerns over safety, roads, ...
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North Fork Fire in McDowell County grows to 200 acres; Crooked Creek Fire 100% contained
The fire started quickly on Jan. 29, and McDowell County set evacuation orders for areas along Bat Cave Road. Emergency personnel will continue to remain on site to monitor the situation and ensure ...
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North Fork Fire in McDowell County grows to 200 acres; Crooked Creek Fire 100% contained
The fire started quickly on Jan. 29, and McDowell County set evacuation orders for areas along Bat Cave Road. Emergency personnel will continue to remain on site to monitor the situation and ...