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

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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.Read Article

Old Fort celebrates third annual Trails and Trains Festival

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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.Read Article

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

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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…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

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

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

OLD FORT, N.C., May 30, 2025 – The USDA Forest Service’s Grandfather Ranger District and its partners in McDowell County today opened new trails and additional parking areas in Old Fort, North Carolina, after months of Helene-related repair work. The 8 miles of trails provide new connections in the Old Fort Trail system, which has …US Forest Service · Old Fort Read Article

Water advisory lifted after issues with chlorine levels in WNC town

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McDowell County Emergency Management has lifted a water advisory about the possibility of elevated chlorine levels.Old Fort, North Carolina · Old Fort Read Article

USDA Forest Service reopens more Helene-impacted trails and recreation sites on Grandfather Ranger District

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

While more trails have been opened, approximately 40 miles of trails remain closed, including multiple trails in the Old Fort area and portions of the Linville Gorge Trail.US Forest Service · Old Fort See the Story

Song written in memory of longtime Old Fort music teacher to be played by McDowell County students

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“It's a beautiful piece of music. I promise there won't be a dry eye in the house.”Old Fort, North Carolina · Old Fort Read Article

Appalachian Mountain Brewery plans to open restaurant, distillery in Old Fort

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“I can’t really share more about the concept at the moment, but it will be a full restaurant and distillery."Old Fort, North Carolina · Old Fort Read Article

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