This story will be updated throughout the day as new information about Western North Carolina wildfires becomes available.

High winds, abnormally dry conditions and debris from Hurricane Helene have only increased difficulty for firefighting crews.

Acres, 0% Contained, 7 homes destroyed.•Deep Woods Fire: 2,923 Acres, 0% Contained, 1 home destroyed.•Fish Hook Fire: 199 Acres, 72% Contained.•Dozens of mandatory evacuations in North and South ...

High winds, abnormally dry conditions and debris from Hurricane Helene have only increased difficulty for firefighting crews.

Authorities arrested an undocumented immigrant in Dorchester County, South Carolina, for allegedly stealing money from homeowners in a contractor scam.

“I am deeply disturbed by the video of Mr. Floyd being murdered in the street with other officers there letting it go on,” Polk County, Georgia, Sheriff Johnny Moats wrote on Facebook.

Deputies in Columbia, South Carolina, arrested two men after an online sale took a fatal turn. On March 19, just after 2:00 p.m., deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department responded to ...

A curfew is in place for the evacuation areas only lasting from 8 p.m. on March 29 to 8 a.m. on March 30, with the Transylvania County Sheriff's Office ... to be assessed by Polk County and ...

Sen. Anavitarte and Rep. Kelley propose property tax relief for Polk County seniors through homestead exemptions.

On Friday, he added Polk County deputy sheriff to his growing list of honorary titles. Cameras captured DJ being greeted with a standing ovation. “He always wanted to get sworn in at the best ...