Feb. 2, is World Wetlands Day, and here in North Carolina these increasingly imperiled water bodies are integral to our quality of life and economy, making their protection vital.

An out of control wildfire is currently burning in the Bat Cave Road area in Old Fort, North Carolina and has forced some ...

An outside fire has been reported on Bat Cave Road in Old Fort after a tree fell on a power line, local authorities said.

A 17-year-old teen was charged in connection to seven separate arsons that occurred between late November 2024 through January 2025.

Wildfires broke out in western North Carolina this week near towns that were heavily impacted by Hurricane Helene. Two fires ...

Firefighters spent all night battling wildfires in western North Carolina, in an area still trying to recover from Hurricane ...

The fire is happening while Western North Carolina is under an increased fire danger warning due to gusty winds, making it ...

Evacuation orders in McDowell County were lifted at 8 a.m. Thursday after crews made progress battling a wildfire overnight. In a 6:55 a.m. update on Thursday, Jan. 30, McDowell County Emergency ...

Officials have confirmed that the Crooked Creek Fire, which burned 220 acres, is now 100% contained, according to McDowell ...

North Carolina is another state prone to hurricanes—and in fact Hurricane Helene last fall triggered a Biden administration ...

The wildfire, named the Crooked Creek Fire, ignited near the town of Old Fort, which was impacted by Hurricane Helene last ...

Despite the monumental deluge Helene dumped on the region in late September and the catastrophic flooding, officials have warned about elevated wildfire risks.