A woman wanted by the McDowell County Sheriff's Office for felony concealment of death was arrested in Old Fort, police confirmed.

For nonprofits in McDowell County, West Virginia, the federal cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act threaten a lifeline.

A paved road is complete between Bat Cave and Chimney Rock, allowing better access for residents while works continues on a permanent replacement.

A fast-growing wildfire broke out in northern McDowell County near Little Switzerland April 14, prompting evacuations of nearby residences.

Connectivity restored. The temporary access road between Chimney Rock and Bat Cave is now complete after months of reconstruction following #HeleneNC.

MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. — Severe weather swept through the Upstate and Western North Carolina on Wednesday evening causing a busy night for many first responders.

Sen. Mark Maynard, R-Wayne, who also represents parts of McDowell County, said he is starting to look into what needs to happen for areas like Welch and Kimball to get flood walls.

The June 17 death occurred in McDowell County, when Ralph Hibbert, a truck driver working on Helene recovery efforts, crashed his truck.

A new temporary road now connects Chimney Rock and Bat Cave after months of residents driving on gravel for access between the two communities.