A woman died over the weekend after falling at least 75 feet from a hiking trail while visiting a waterfall in North Carolina, according to officials.

For the second time in a week, someone has died visiting a waterfall in the North Carolina mountains, searchers say. The latest incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. Sunday, July 13, at Big Bradley Falls ...

Though Western North ... McDowell, Polk, Watauga, and Yancey counties will see a 4.4% and 4.5% increase in 2025 and 2026 respectively. A 8.9% increase on a $1,500 annual premium would be around $133.

North Carolina officials published a new map showing the evacuation zones in Polk and Henderson counties.

Black Cove Fire Complex North Carolina officials published a new map showing the evacuation zones in Polk and Henderson counties.

In parts of Polk County, it was hard to tell that just a few miles north of Columbus, some of nearly 500 firefighters from North Carolina and other states were battling wildfires that spread to ...

Evacuations are now underway in Henderson and Polk counties in North Carolina due to wildfires in the Black Cove area. For the very latest on evacuations click here. Sign up for our Newsletters ...

Three stubborn North Carolina wildfires burning for nearly a week in the same county continue to give firefighters a tough time, officials said.

Map showing extent of wildfires in Polk County, N.C., March 23, 2025 (From: North Carolina Forest Service) ...

As of Tuesday morning, the fires have set a total 5,555 acres ablaze in Polk County, around 85 miles west of Charlotte, North Carolina, according to the North Carolina Forest Service.

Wildfires in Polk County, North Carolina have burned over 4,700 acres and destroyed at least five homes. Debris and limited access points from Tropical Storm Helene are hindering firefighting ...