Thanks to work by NCDOT, a new stretch of Highway 9 from Bat Cave to Chimney Rock is a thrill for locals now that the road is open and ready for cars.

OLD FORT, N.C. (WBTV) - McDowell ... in McDowell County is at 15% containment and is estimated to have burned 250 acres at this time. Residents living on 3000-4500 Bat Cave Road, Pine Cove Road ...

“McDowell County residents, stay safe and follow ... 3000 block to 4500 block of Bat Cave Road Pine Cove Road Roy Moore Road Cherry Springs Road Julia Drive Those living in the 1000 block ...

They have chosen to honor our law enforcement and emergency services personnel after their swift action and response on Jan.

Firefighters are still battling the Bee Rock Creek wildfire that began in McDowell County, North Carolina, on Tuesday.

McDowell County Emergency Management has issued an evacuation order for all residences on Wild Acres Road off of N.C. 226-A near Little Switzerland due to a wildfire, according to a news release.

The fire is active north of Armstrong Creek Road and south of Wild Acres Road in McDowell County. The fire is spreading out on all sides and has crossed Pups Branch Creek by about 50 acres ...

MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA ... Evacuation orders remain in effect for Wild Acres Road off North Carolina Highway 226 A, including Wild Acres Retreat.

ALSO READ: West Charlotte home catches on fire twice over weekend The fire is burning south of Wild Acres Road near Little Switzerland, McDowell County Emergency Management said. Tuesday night ...