Two out of the three fires are completely or almost completely contained. The third hasn't grown in 24 hours. Here's what we ...

Officials with the city of Marion report the NC Forest Service, US Forest Service and Woodlawn Fire Department are responding ...

The Lumbee tribe in NC has partial federal recognition. Full recognition would bring money for education, health care and ...

After surviving a hurricane, a North Carolina man lost his home to wildfire. His story reveals a growing crisis fueled by climate change, storm debris, and firefighter shortages.

It's Week 9 of the spring sports season. Here are the top performers from Western North Carolina for this week. This list is compiled from information provided to the Citizen ...

While the fires have grown in acreage, containment has also increased as firefighters work tirelessly to control the blazes.

CATAWBA CO., NC – A judge sentenced a man convicted of drug trafficking in Catawba County to at least 57 years in prison. Deputies arrested Maynor Javier Yanes Basquez after a chase in October of 2022 ...

Mountain Gateway Museum and McDowell County Public Library plan to start a new monthly book club exploring regional history ...

An evacuation order for the Bee Rock Creek Fire was lifted Sunday evening as firefighters continue working to contain the ...

Unfortunately, due to damage caused by Hurricane Helene, the park was unable to play host to its usual Easter ceremonies this year. But organizers and the faithful still found a way to keep the annual ...

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