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Wildfires grow to hundreds of acres after North Carolina lifts burn ban - Wildfires in the Carolinas have been fueled by dry ...
The U.S. Forest Service provided April 18 updates on the Haoe Lead Fire and Bee Rock Creek Fire. Here's what we know.
Wildfires continue to burn across parts of western North Carolina this week, driven by steep terrain, dry weather, and ...
Federal officials say two wildfires spreading in western North Carolina have burned more than 2 square miles of wooded area.
Several wildfires across western North Carolina continued to burn and grow Wednesday, as parts of the mountains remained ...
Aggressive tax cuts and a 1.25% raise for most state employees are two main features of the NC Senate's 2025 budget proposal, which also includes $700 million for Hurricane Helene relief.
Another fire, the Bee Rock Branch Fire, near Little Switzerland in McDowell County started April 14 and has grown to 175 ...
The N.C. Forest Service, U.S. Forest Service and Woodlawn Fire Department are on scene. McDowell is among the western North Carolina counties under a wind advisory Tuesday. It’s in affect until 8 a.m.
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein sat down with WRAL anchor/reporter Lena Tillett to discuss someone setting fire to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's home. Stein also discussed Hurricane Helene recovery ...
Volunteers, scientists, and hikers are asking for transparency in a process they say could prioritize profit over ecosystems.