McDowell News

The McDowell News is a daily publication located in Marion, North Carolina, focusing on news relevant to McDowell County. It is owned by Berkshire Hathaway.

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Wildfire in McDowell County now 50% contained at more than 2,000 acres.

2 days ago | mcdowellnews.com | Chrissy Murphy

A wildfire burning near Armstrong State Fish Hatchery in McDowell County reached 50% containment on Tuesday after a week of burning. The U.S. Forest Service said Tuesday morning the Bee Rock Creek Fire was about 2,085 acres and 50% contained, with most of the new containment next to the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Boston Marathon- Wheelchair at 50

4 days ago | mcdowellnews.com | Frank Franklin II

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4 days ago | mcdowellnews.com | Julia Nikhinson

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Evacuation order lifted for homes in area of McDowell County wildfire. Fire is 1,324 acres.

4 days ago | mcdowellnews.com | Mike Conley

Firefighters are working on a now 1,314-acre wildfire in northern McDowell County. An evacuation order for the area was lifted Sunday. The Bee Rock Creek Fire is burning north of Armstrong Creek Road and near Wild Acres Road off N.C. Highway 226 A. An evacuation for Wild Acres Road, implemented April 15, was lifted at noon Sunday.
Stars Wild Hockey

5 days ago | mcdowellnews.com | Matt Krohn

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6 days ago | mcdowellnews.com | Robert F. Bukaty

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6 days ago | mcdowellnews.com | Julia Nikhinson

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6 days ago | mcdowellnews.com | Matt Krohn

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6 days ago | mcdowellnews.com | Jose Luis Magana

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McDowell County wildfire grows to 856 acres, Blue Ridge Parkway may be used to stop spread

6 days ago | mcdowellnews.com | Mike Conley

The Bee Rock Creek Fire, a wildfire burning in steep terrain and storm debris in McDowell County near the Armstrong State Fish Hatchery, has now grown to 856 acres. On Thursday, the fire was reported at about 500 acres. It started on Tuesday. On Friday, firefighters saw some fire activity with wind and the landscape causing some offshoots of the fire, according to a news release from the U.S. Forest Service. Helicopters dropped water on the fire and firefighters are working on the ground.