CHEROKEE COUNTY, Nc. (WDEF) — A Cherokee County man has been arrested and charged with Sexual Assault of a Minor. On January 30, 2024, the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) received a report ...

The wildfires in Polk County, North Carolina, have surpassed 6,000 acres and can now be seen 500 miles up by satellites, according to the Joint Polar Satellite System.

Wildfires are raging in Western North Carolina, with the worst impacts in Polk County. Keep up with information on the fires here.

We continue to monitor a wildfire that prompted evacuations in Swain County, North Carolina. Saturday morning update:Sign up ...

Mandatory evacuations are in place for the following areas: Evacuees can go to the Polk County Shelter at 75 Carmel Lane in ...

After taking the 1A state title in decisive fashion, there's no doubt who the No. 1 team is in the final girls basketball ...

They are threatening areas of Henderson County. The Table Rock ... held by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. "The wildfires in western North Carolina continue to grow, so I have expanded ...

Meanwhile, a wildfire of more than 1,000 acres was burning Wednesday afternoon in the Alarka Community, which is in Swain County about 16 miles southwest of Cherokee, according to an N.C ...

By Elisabeth Strillacci A state of emergency has been issued by Governor Josh Stein in response to the still only partially contained wildfires in western North Carolina and to the continued high fire ...

SWAIN COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) – FEMA has authorized federal funds to North Carolina to help fight the Alarka fire in Swain County ...