Fire crews are working to slow the spread of a wildfire in Swain County that prompted several evacuation orders and forced one school to close Monday.

By Justin Berger Click here for updates on this story SWAIN COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — The Sam Davis Road Fire has burned 350 acres and is 0% contained, leading to Swain County declaring a state ...

This underscores some counties’ difficulty retaining or growing their educated workforce. The map provides a powerful snapshot of North Carolina’s progress. While the overall trend is positive, county ...

Deputies later shot the gunman after authorities said he pointed a gun at them. ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (AP) — Deputies fatally shot a man inside a North Carolina hospital’s emergency room Tuesday after ...

ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (WTVD) -- Deputies shot and killed a man Tuesday at a North Carolina hospital after authorities said he pointed a gun at them. Law enforcement officers arrived at Sentara ...

Stay up to date with the location and size of fires with our North Carolina wildfire and smoke map. The map is interactive, is updated hourly and provides detailed information on each fire.

And the Alarka 5 Fire is Swain County had burned 1,515 acres. Stay up to date with the location and size of fires with our North Carolina wildfire and smoke map. The map is interactive, is updated ...