Wildfires in Western NC: See our interactive map
With much of Western North Carolina under abnormally dry conditions, wildfires are burning in the region. The largest fire in WNC is a nearly 500-acre blaze in Polk County that has required ...
Wildfire maps: See where fires are burning in North Carolina, South Carolina
Dozens of wildfires in North and South Carolina prompted the evacuation of thousands of people from their homes Sunday as the area was plagued with dry conditions and gusty winds. In South Carolina, ...
‘Several hundred’ evacuated as rapid wildfire consumes some 500 acres in western NC
Tryon in western North Carolina has been forced to evacuate residents from as many as 200 structures due to a “rapidly ...
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South Carolina puts inmate Marion Bowman Jr. to death in state’s third execution since September
(South Carolina Department of Corrections via AP, File) FILE - This undated photo shows Marion Bowman Jr. released by the South Carolina Department of Corrections, awaits execution on death row.
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McDowell County crews working to stop wildfire on Armstrong Creek Road
As of Tuesday afternoon, emergency crews are actively working to contain a wildfire burning near the 1300 block of Armstrong Creek Road off N.C. Highway 226 A north of Marion. Gene Hackman found dead; ...
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Texas measles cases are up, and New Mexico now has an outbreak. Here's what you need to know
Measles is highly contagious. Here's what you should know about how to protect yourself against the disease, as well as ...
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Harvest Hope lands 32,000-pound meat donation
Black 14 Philanthropy, the LDS Church and Harvest Hope Food Bank came together Monday to ensure the hungry in the Pee Dee get a bit extra – about 32,000 pounds extra – in their meals in the near ...
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McDowell County Courthouse reopens after second bomb threat cleared; investigation continues
MAYBE SOME LAYERS ACROSS WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA. BUT DON’T FORGET THE SUNGLASSES ... GOING EAST ON ANDERSON STREET WHEN AN SUV TRAVELING WEST ATTEMPTED TO TURN ONTO A PRIVATE DRIVEWAY AND ...
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US House Speaker Johnson: West will only survive if countries prioritise national interests
LONDON, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Republican U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson said on Monday the "survival of the West" depended on countries prioritising their own national interests ...
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Recent rankings updates push South Carolina football target to 4-star status
South Carolina football recruiting target Tamarion Watkins is one of the top prospects in the Palmetto State and a major target for the Gamecocks. The Northwestern High School product is a big safety ...
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Developers return to New Hanover officials with revised townhome project
Westgrove, a 133-townhome development, is slated to go before New Hanover County's Technical Review Committee on Feb. 19th. The development, located on Carolina Beach Road, has been reduced from ...
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Severe winter storm, bitter cold to follow Sunday morning snowfall
MARION — After heavy rain and high winds Saturday became snow overnight into Sunday, severe winter weather will worsen throughout the week with a potentially severe winter storm Tuesday ...