Residents who live in the Kings Creek area are being evacuated due to a growing fire, Caldwell County officials said. CALDWELL COUNTY, N.C. — Evacuations are underway in Caldwell County due to a new wildfire that is threatening homes in the Kings Creek area, officials said Thursday.  Caldwell County evacuation areas Highland Meadows Valley Drive Mountain Creek Lane Deer Run Bear Run Laurel Ridge Drive

“When you go through the numbers, it’s mindboggling,” Chimney Rock Mayor Peter O’Leary said. CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. — More than six months after Hurricane Helene tore through the mountains of Western North Carolina, the village of Chimney Rock is showing signs of life again. The once-vibrant mountain town was nearly wiped out by flooding, mudslides and wind damage. Roads collapsed, businesses were gutted, and dozens of homes washed away. But now, thanks to a tireless…

“When you go through the numbers, it’s mindboggling,” Chimney Rock Mayor Peter O’Leary said. CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. — More than six months after Hurricane Helene tore through the mountains of Western North Carolina, the village of Chimney Rock is showing signs of life again. The once-vibrant mountain town was nearly wiped out by flooding, mudslides and wind damage. Roads collapsed, businesses were gutted, and dozens of homes washed away. But now, thanks to a tireless…

The Tepper Foundation boosts Hurricane Helene aid to $750,000, funding relief in Western North Carolina. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — In a significant boost to ongoing hurricane recovery efforts, the David & Nicole Tepper Foundation has expanded its financial commitment to Hurricane Helene relief from $500,000 to $750,000, according to an announcement from the Global Empowerment Mission (GEM). The increased funding represents a 150% expansion of the program for 2025 and will support multiple initiatives in Western…

The Tepper Foundation boosts Hurricane Helene aid to $750,000, funding relief in Western North Carolina. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — In a significant boost to ongoing hurricane recovery efforts, the David & Nicole Tepper Foundation has expanded its financial commitment to Hurricane Helene relief from $500,000 to $750,000, according to an announcement from the Global Empowerment Mission (GEM). The increased funding represents a 150% expansion of the program for 2025 and will support multiple initiatives in Western…

The Bee Rock Creek Fire in McDowell County has grown to over 500 acres and is 10% contained, state officials said. MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. — Multiple crews are working to contain a wildfire in McDowell County, officials said.  McDowell County Emergency Management said the fire started along Armstrong Creek Road, just off North Carolina Highway 226 in Turkey Cove. As of 4:45 p.m. Thursday, the fire had grown to over 500 acres and was 10%…

Residents who live in the Kings Creek area are being evacuated due to a growing fire, Caldwell County officials said. CALDWELL COUNTY, N.C. — Evacuations are underway in Caldwell County due to a new wildfire that is threatening homes in the Kings Creek area, officials said.  Caldwell County evacuation areas Highland Meadows Valley Drive Mountain Creek Lane Deer Run Bear Run Laurel Ridge Drive