North Carolina's death toll from Hurricane Helene is now officially 108, following a fatal dump-truck accident that happened on June 17 in Old Fort.The 65-year- ...

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

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

After months of reconstruction, a temporary access road between Chimney Rock and Bat Cave has been completed, restoring connection between the two towns.

An investigation continues on a fatal wreck that took the life of a dump truck driver Tuesday morning in Old Fort. The driver of a dump truck was killed when his truck lost its brakes coming down Old ...

Above video: Your Wednesday headlines OLD FORT, North Carolina (WLOS) -- A 65-year-old dump truck driver from Georgia died after losing control of his truck down a steep, six-mile I-40 descent into ...

The NC Department of Transportation has built a temporary road between Bat Cave and Chimney Rock. The permanent highway may not be ready for three years.

OLD FORT, North Carolina (WLOS) — A 65-year-old dump truck driver from Georgia died after losing control of his truck down a steep, six-mile I-40 descent into Old Fort on Tuesday, June 17.

McDowell County Emergency Services Director Will Kehler said a call came in around 10:12 a.m. about a crash involving a dump truck in the 500 block of Bat Cave Road.