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

As of Friday morning, the fire had scorched 150 acres and was 50% contained. An update was expected later Friday.

I went back to hike the Welch/Dickey loop, two small peaks near Waterville Valley that are considered one hike. Their ...

County: Table Rock Fire has expanded past containment line in state forest, Dolly Masters and Big Hill neighborhoods at risk ...