Old Fort News

A Highway Patrol reconstruction team was in McDowell County on Saturday taking measurements from a wreck that killed three children and left their father in critical condition.

The driver of a car involved in a fatal New Year's Eve crash that killed his three children was driving nearly twice the posted speed limit, authorities said Friday.

McDowell's second most newsworthy story of the year occurred just a couple of weeks ago.

An Old Fort man faces multiple charges after a recent raid of his home turned up illegal drugs, a gun and money, authorities say.

Despite a bad economy, the local Toys for Tots campaign had the most successful year ever in 2009.

Flo Holmes spent much of her Saturday helping other members of the Hankins/North Fork Volunteer Fire Department clear dozens of snow-felled trees from rural roads in northeastern McDowell County.

Does Santa Claus pick up hitchhikers? It might help if he did as travelers get ready for what could be a nasty holiday weekend.

An Old Fort man remains hospitalized after being stabbed in the back during a confrontation Friday morning.

Those dreaming of a white Christmas just might get their wish a bit early this year.

McDowell County will do its part to help provide some parking for folks wanting to enjoy the Point Lookout Trail.

A business manager accused of swindling more than $100,000 will face their charge in McDowell County Superior Court.

The Dec. 9 story said police have advised customers using self-serve carwashes to visit the businesses before night, and asked employers and family members to pass on the warning to others.

Authorities say a Marion man decided to sell drugs to pay for prior indiscretions.

This weekend, folks can celebrate Christmas at the historic Carson House, meet some local writers at the Appalachian Authors Fair and enjoy the annual Christmas parade in Old Fort.

Don't expect any silent nights around Western North Carolina this weekend - community holiday celebrations are kicking in.

McDowell County public school officials say they are getting tough on absenteeism.

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Greenlee Baptist Church has served 8 years as a relay center for Operation Christmas Child; a nationwide shoebox drive sponsored by Samaritan's Purse.

The closest many students at Old Fort Elementary School have come to eating an actual fig is the filling inside a Fig Newton cookie.

Coming off the bitterly contested issue of incorporation, Swannanoa residents put their differences aside and came together Tuesday to help the community move forward.