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Agreement being finalized to sustain trails project in Old Fort after Helene devastation

Economy · Old Fort

Agreement being finalized to sustain trails project in Old Fort after Helene devastation

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Trails project underway in Western NC since 2019 has been a boost to local economy in Old Fort, but was devastated by Helene. Agreement being finalized to sustain trails project in Old Fort after Helene devastation is a story from Carolina Public Press, an award-winning independent newsroom. Our breakthrough journalism shines a light on the critical overlooked and under-reported issues facing North Carolina’s more than 11 million residents. Plea…See the Story

7 Dead, 17 Injured when Silay City Mini Dump Truck Loaded with Employees Lost Brakes

Silay City · Silay City

7 Dead, 17 Injured when Silay City Mini Dump Truck Loaded with Employees Lost Brakes

7 dead, 17 injured when Silay City mini dump truck loaded with employees lost brakes. The employees are from the tree planting activity.See the Story

Driver Dead After Dump Truck Brakes Fail, Causing Construction Site Crash

82% Center coverage: 11 sources

By Dean Hensley, Kelly Doty & Kimberly King Click here for updates on this story OLD FORT, North Carolina (WLOS) — A 65-year-old dump truck driver from Georgia died after losing control of his truck down a steep, six-mile I-40 descent into Old Fort on Tuesday, June 17. McDowell County Emergency Services Director Will KehlerOld Fort, North Carolina · Old Fort See the Story

Old Fort Mayor: We Seek to Repair Every Water and Sewer Leak We Find

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

"We quickly realized that many system components needed repairs — and we did not, and still do not, have the personnel or equipment to handle that work ourselves."Norway · Norway See the Story

Forest Service opens 8 miles of new trails, new parking in Old Fort

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The USDA Forest Service’s Grandfather Ranger District has opened new trails and additional parking areas in Old Fort after months of Helene-related repair work.US Forest Service · Old Fort Read Article

Trail network expanding in Old Fort

New trails and parking areas in Old Fort have opened after months of Helene-related repair work. The new trails were completed by the National Forest Service and its partners in McDowell County.Old Fort, North Carolina · Old Fort Read Article

Old Fort celebrates third annual Trails and Trains Festival

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For three days, the town of Old Fort celebrated its rail-road heritage and its potential as a destination for trails with the third annual Trails & Trains Festival.Old Fort, North Carolina · Old Fort Read Article

USS Comstock returns to San Diego after 3-month mission in Indo-Pacific

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SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) -- The USS Comstock returned to its homeport in San Diego on Thursday after a three month mission in the Indo-Pacific, the U.S. Navy reports. Marines and sailors aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) returned to Naval Base San Diego on Thursday after a three-month mission to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in the Indo-Pacific. The Navy says 115 U.S. Marines and Sailors from Alpha Com…Old Fort, North Carolina · Old Fort Read Article

Bluegrass concert series kicks off at Old Fort Trails & Trains festival

Blue Ridge Roots Revival, a summer and fall concert series presented by the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area and the Jazz Foundation of America, will feature 10 performances throughout Western North Carolina.Old Fort, North Carolina · Old Fort Read Article

New trails, parking open in Old Fort

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The USDA Forest Service's Grandfather Ranger District and its partners in McDowell County opened new trails and additional parking areas in Old Fort on May 30 after months of Hurricane Helene related repair work.US Forest Service · Old Fort Read Article

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