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Swannanoa firefighters battling wildfires as area recovers from Hurricane Helene
Swannanoa Fire & Rescue crews are battling wildfires fueled by Hurricane Helene debris as recovery efforts continue in ...
Late Lexington firefighter among those honored at national memorial service Sunday
Captain Ronnie Metcalf with the Lexington Fire Department was also honored at Sunday's service. Metfalf died last March, days ...
Asheville firefighter awarded Medal of Honor for rescue during Helene
An Asheville firefighter is reliving the moments of saving a man's life during Helene when he was trapped inside a car in the ...
North Carolina Fire Department grapples with Hurricane Helene impact
Seven months ago, the small town of Swannanoa was hit hard be Helene. Now, it's dealing with a series of wildfires in the ...
North Carolina firefighters to be honored at national memorial
Among those being remembered is Lexington Fire Captain Ronnie Metcalf, who was killed on March 29, 2024, while battling a ...
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North Carolina has seen more than 3,700 wildfires this year, nearing total of 2024
JONES COUNTY, N.C.– A wildfire in Croatan National Forest is burning close to 1,000 acres, making it one of close to 4,000 ...
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Town of Boone’s Planning and Inspection Department Awarded the Local Program Award for Overcoming Challenges in Erosion and Sediment Control
The Town of Boone’s Planning and Inspections Department received the Local Program Award for Overcoming Challenges in Erosion and Sediment Control from the North Carolina Sedimentation Control ...
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Smoke from roof leads to fire response at a Greenwood Burger King
At 8:18 p.m., the Greenwood City Fire Department responded to the Burger King on Bypass 25 NE after firefighters received a ...