The wildfire, named the Crooked Creek Fire, ignited near the town of Old Fort, which was impacted by Hurricane Helene last ...

OLD FORT, N.C. (WTVD) -- A wildfire in western North Carolina has prompted evacuations for some residents in McDowell County.

A Wind Advisory has been issued for parts of western North Carolina as gusty winds of up to 50 mph are expected to impact the ...

The wildfire strikes an inland region of North Carolina that is still recovering from the damage wrought by Hurricane Helene ...

Many people across the Mountains who voted for Donald Trump are encouraged the President has chosen to return to the WNC region months after visiting Swannanoa.

The President has been laser focused on the state, visiting western North Carolina on the campaign trail, and mentioning it ...

Flu-like illnesses are rising in NC and locally, with 36 related deaths statewide so far in 2025, causing hospitals to ...

President Donald Trump plans to visit Western North Carolina on Friday in one of the first trips of his second term. The western part of the state is still grappling with the devastation of Helene, ...

Verified damage maps created by the Federal Emergency Management Agency Jan. 7, show the impact Helene had on homes in North Carolina.

Debris contractors will monitor the site until there is no additional fire activity. The NC Forest Service Law Enforcement Division is leading the investigation into the incident.

LEXINGTON, Va. -- — Rickey Bradley Jr. had 14 points in VMI's 66-50 victory over Western Carolina on Wednesday night to stop a five-game losing streak. Bradley added seven rebounds for the ...