North Carolina
North Carolina Wildfire: Map Shows Active Incidents in Area
A fast-moving wildfire has erupted in North Carolina’s McDowell County, prompting evacuations and raising concerns for residents still recovering from the devastation of Hurricane Helene.
The fire, which started after a tree fell on a power line, has already burned through 80 acres and is now 15 percent contained, officials said, per CBS News.
Where Did the Wildfire Break Out?
The wildfire, named the Crooked Creek Fire, ignited near the town of Old Fort, which was significantly impacted by Hurricane Helene last September.
Evacuations have been ordered for residents along several roads, including Bat Cave Road, Pine Cove Road, Cherry Springs Road, and Juliet Drive, according to McDowell County Emergency Management.
Emergency officials said a second wildfire also started north of Marion, North Carolina, but it is much smaller—only two acres—and does not currently require evacuations. That fire is 0 percent contained, according to the North Carolina Forest Service.
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Both fires are being fueled by strong winds and dry conditions, increasing the risk of further spread.
Authorities have opened an emergency shelter for displaced residents at 203 East Main Street in Old Fort, urging those in affected areas to leave immediately.
“High winds continue to create dangerous fire conditions,” the McDowell County Emergency Management confirmed. “Firefighters continue to focus on structure protection for multiple homes in the area and continue work on establishing fire containment lines.”
How Much Has the Wildfire Been Contained?
As of Thursday morning, the wildfire is 15 percent contained, according to McDowell County Emergency Management.
Firefighters are making progress in controlling the flames, but the North Carolina Forest Service warned that strong winds and low humidity are still creating dangerous conditions for fire spread.
In the map below, you can see active incidents in the area marked as red, with active incidents in McDowell County. The full data is available at the North Carolina Forest Service website.
North Carolina Forest Service
Officials are urging residents to stay updated through emergency alert systems such as NIXLE alert system: text 28752 to 888777.
Old Fort, already struggling to rebuild after Hurricane Helene caused widespread flooding last year, now faces another challenge with the wildfire threatening homes and infrastructure.
Emergency crews continue to battle the flames, hoping for further containment progress in the coming hours.
NORTH CAROLINA — Fifteen lineworkers from North Carolina’s electric cooperatives recently traveled to Guatemala to help bring first-time access to electricity to a rural village.
The group spent three weeks working in El Plan Nuevo Amanecer.
Crews constructed three miles of line, bringing power to more than 50 homes, a school, two churches and the community’s only health clinic.
Photo: North Carolina’s Electric Cooperatives
Without access to bucket trucks or heavy machinery, volunteers worked by hand across rugged terrain.
The project helped bring light to the village, creating new opportunities for education, economic growth and safer everyday life for the community.
The effort was done alongside NRECA International.
Volunteer lineworkers represented several North Carolina electric cooperatives, including EnergyUnited, Union Power Cooperative, Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative, Jones-Onslow EMC, Edgecombe-Martin County EMC, South River EMC, Surry-Yadkin Electric Membership Corporation and Rutherford EMC.
Photo: North Carolina’s Electric Cooperatives
The NC Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at Thursday, May 7, 2026 results for each game:
Winning Pick 3 numbers from May 7 drawing
Day: 3-7-3, Fireball: 0
Evening: 3-5-8, Fireball: 9
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from May 7 drawing
Day: 8-1-3-1, Fireball: 5
Evening: 7-1-5-3, Fireball: 4
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 5 numbers from May 7 drawing
10-11-14-19-36
Check Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Double Play numbers from May 7 drawing
01-25-31-32-33
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from May 7 drawing
05-08-21-44-48, Bonus: 01
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All North Carolina Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $599.
For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at North Carolina Lottery Offices. By mail, send a prize claim form, your signed lottery ticket, copies of a government-issued photo ID and social security card to: North Carolina Education Lottery, P.O. Box 41606, Raleigh, NC 27629. Prize claims less than $600 do not require copies of photo ID or a social security card.
To submit in person, sign the back of your ticket, fill out a prize claim form and deliver the form, along with your signed lottery ticket and government-issued photo ID and social security card to any of these locations:
- Asheville Regional Office & Claim Center: 16-G Regent Park Blvd., Asheville, NC 28806, 877-625-6886 press #1. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $99,999.
- Greensboro Regional Office & Claim Center: 20A Oak Branch Drive, Greensboro, NC 27407, 877-625-6886 press #2. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $99,999.
- Charlotte Regional Office & Claim Center: 5029-A West W. T. Harris Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28269-1861, 877-625-6886 press #3. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $99,999.
- NC Lottery Headquarters: Raleigh Claim Center & Regional Office, 2728 Capital Blvd., Suite 144, Raleigh, NC 27604, 877-625-6886 press #4. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes of any amount.
- Greenville Regional Office & Claim Center: 2790 Dickinson Avenue, Suite A, Greenville, NC 27834, 877-625-6886 press #5. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $99,999.
- Wilmington Regional Office & Claim Center: 123 North Cardinal Drive Extension, Suite 140, Wilmington, NC 28405, 877-625-6886 press #6. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $99,999.
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at https://nclottery.com/.
When are the North Carolina Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky for Life: 10:38 p.m. daily.
- Pick 3, 4: 3:00 p.m. and 11:22 p.m. daily.
- Cash 5: 11:22 p.m. daily.
- Millionaire for Life: 11:15 p.m. daily.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Carolina Connect editor. You can send feedback using this form.
A historic site in Kinston is preserving the legacy of Richard Caswell, North Carolina’s first governor and one of the city’s founders.
The Richard Caswell Memorial site marks where Caswell is buried alongside some of his children and highlights his role in shaping both the city and the state.
Matthew Young, the site’s museum manager, said Caswell was widely respected for his character.
“They viewed him as a man with integrity, as a man of honesty,” Young said.
Young said Caswell helped sponsor a bill in the state legislature to set aside land for what would become Kings Town, which later became Kinston after the “g” was dropped following the American Revolution.
Caswell moved to North Carolina from Maryland at age 16. He later started a family and held several military and elected positions.
“He helps guide the state through the Revolutionary War,” Young said.
Caswell went on to serve as North Carolina’s first governor under the new state constitution at age 47. He served four terms and later was reelected for three more terms beginning in 1784.
He died at age 60, leaving behind a legacy that continues to shape the state.
“He’s the father of Kinston and in many ways he is a founding father of North Carolina,” Young said.
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