While experts warn of the risk of wildfires, N.C. Forest Service struggles with 100+ vacancies
On Wednesday, a wildfire broke out in McDowell County in Western North Carolina after a tree fell onto a powerline.
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McDowell County: Temporary bridge on U.S. Hwy. 221 N expected to be built by end of January
At Lake James, the dam is spilling due to recent rainfall ... that the ongoing fires in Los Angeles will divert attention and funding from western North Carolina. After hearing from Kehler, the ...
Lake Norman Charter sweeps NCHSAA 3A swim championships in Cary on Friday night
Lake Norman Charter’s boys’ team won its first state title and the girls repeated as 3A champs in the NCHSAA finals ...
Lake Norman Charter wins first boys swimming state title
The Knights rolled past the competition at the N.C. High School Athletic Association 3A state championship at the Triangle ...
Wife ‘went crazy’ after realizing her husband won life-changing jackpot in NC lottery
A North Carolina man had a hard time believing his eyes when a $10 lottery ticket came up a $1 million winner, but he says ...
Lake Lure is 'extremely unlikely' to open for 2025 summer season
According to Mayor Carol Pritchett, it is “extremely unlikely” that Lake Lure will be able to open for the 2025 summer season ...
The 30 best restaurants in Lake Norman NC right now, from classic eats to new hot spots
131 MAIN in Cornelius has a charming small town feel from top to bottom. The outdoor dining veranda and cozy fire pit make gathering here feel extra homey, as does the distinctively southern flair ...
Lake Norman Charter repeats as 3A girls swimming state champions
Lake Norman Charter's girls swimming & diving team successfully defended its N.C. High School Athletic Association 3A state ...
Mayor of Lake Lure cites FEMA delays in determining funding for lake restoration
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — The mayor of Lake Lure tells News 13 that the lake likely won’t be open this summer for ...
Appalachian Trail in Western NC reopens more than four months after Helene
A part of the Appalachian Trail in Western North Carolina has reopened nearly four and a half months after Helene.
Helene: Lake Lure, Chimney Rock making progress
Significant progress in recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene have been made at Lake Lure and in Chimney Rock, according to an interview shared publicly by North Carolina Congressman Tim Moore. The ...