Emergency crews in McDowell county made significant progress after weather conditions improved Wednesday night to contain the wildfire that burned an estimated 250 acres.
The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office said it partnered with the U.S. Marshals Service to arrest a man involved in medication fraud of controlled substances.
An “out of control” wildfire burning in western North Carolina is forcing residents to evacuate from their homes on Wednesday, according to the McDowell County officials.