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Treasures and Trifles: Old Fort Lowell neighbors raise money for chapel, seniors
The Treasures and Trifles Sale, hosted by the Old Fort Lowell Neighborhood Association, kicks off Friday. This long-standing tradition attracts hundreds of visitors who are searching for hidden gems.
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Temporary bridge open on U.S. Highway 70 at Curtis Creek Road in Old Fort
On Friday, a temporary bridge was completed to reopened U.S. Highway 70 in Old Fort. The N.C. Department of Transportation ...
Firefighters contain 100% of wildfire that prompted evacuations east of Asheville
Fire crews were able to contain the rest of the remaining 220-acre wildfire in the Crooked Creek community in McDowell County Thursday afternoon.
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Western NC wildfire fully contained after prompting evacuations in Old Fort area
The Crooked Creek fire in McDowell County is now 100% contained. The fire has burned about 220 acres in total since breaking ...
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As one fire is contained, another one grows in McDowell County
RIGHT NOW, CREWS ARE IN MCDOWELL COUNTY AND THEY’RE WORKING TO CONTAIN THE LAST OF THREE WILDFIRES THAT BROKE OUT ON ...
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Wildfire south of Old Fort fully contained, under control as of Thursday evening
This response was yet another testament to the collaboration and dedication of emergency responders across western North ...
Wildfire near Old Fort prompts evacuations; two other fires reported in McDowell County
An outside fire has been reported on Bat Cave Road in Old Fort after a tree fell on a power line, local authorities said.
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Downed power line during gusty winds erupts wildfires in Helene-ravaged area of North Carolina
MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. – At least three wildfires ignited near North Carolina towns that were devastated by Hurricane Helene.
Old Fort wildfire burns 250 acres, now 55% contained. Evacuation orders lifted
The evacuation orders given by the McDowell County Office of Emergency Management were lifted Jan. 30 after an 'out of control' wildfire burned 250 acres.
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Cancellations and uncertainty at Fort Worden as financial troubles mount
On Tuesday, Fort Worden Hospitality, a nonprofit corporation that runs accommodation and food services at the century-old fort-turned-state-park, announced it was ceasing all operations Jan. 16.
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20-year-old woman dies after Silas Creek Parkway Crash, officials say
WE HAVE LEARNED ONE OF THE 33 ISRAELI HOSTAGES EXPECTED TO BE FREED IN PHASE ONE OF THE CEASE FIRE HAS TIES TO NORTH CAROLINA ... BOB UECKER WAS 90 YEARS OLD. DRAKE IS SUING HIS RECORD LABEL ...
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NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher to rehabilitate cold-stunned sea turtles
FORT FISHER, N.C. (WECT) - The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher (NCAFF) has taken in seven cold-stunned sea turtles. “Cold-stunned sea turtles become lethargic and eventually are unable to swim ...