The Polk County Sheriff's Office cited wet and slushy roads as a factor in the crash.

Wildfires in Polk County, North Carolina have burned over 4,700 acres and destroyed at least five homes. Debris and limited access points from Tropical Storm Helene are hindering firefighting efforts.

Emergency shelters have been established for evacuees in both counties. With three fires in Polk and Henderson counties burning on public and private land, the N.C. Forest Service and county emergency ...

With three fires in Polk and Henderson counties burning on public and private land, the N.C. Forest Service and county emergency management departments have released a map indicating the size and ...