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Severe thunderstorm warning affecting McDowell and Mitchell counties early Friday evening
A severe thunderstorm warning was released by the NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC on Friday at 3:06 p.m. in effect until 4 p.m.
Expect pea-sized hail with thunderstorms in McDowell Mountains and Buncombe County Thursday
A weather alert was issued by the NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC on Thursday at 3:30 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 4 p.m ...
The Daily Courier2d
Forest City 11-12 baseball team wins title
The Forest City 11-12 baseball team recently won the District I Tournament in McDowell County. They defeated Rutherfordton ...
New to the Charlotte area? Here’s how to find and contact your local officials
Just moved to the Charlotte area and wondering who’s in charge? Whether you have a question about property taxes, need to ...
Columbus Dispatch4d
McDowell County NC wildfire triggers evacuations: see where
A fast-growing wildfire broke out in northern McDowell County near Little Switzerland April 14, prompting evacuations of nearby residences.
KPVI8d
Bill’s route and 4-vote win runs through North Carolina’s 10-4 advantage
() – While passage Thursday afternoon and signing Friday of the budget reconciliation bill may have been in Washington, its road from and back to the desk of ...
The Highland County Press11d
Tillis will not seek reelection to Senate
North Carolina’s senior senator says he is done with the partisan gridlock of Washington and will not seek reelection in the 2026 midterms. “It’s not a hard choice,” the statement of U.S. Sen. Thom ...