THE GIRLS OF FALL Catawba County schools field girls flag football clubs. Are teams next? JASON KOON Sep 12, 2026 13 hrs ago 0 1 of 3 Addie Egbert (11) of St. Stephens tries to get away from a pair of Maiden defenders during a flag football game at Fred T Foard on Tuesday. JASON KOON PHOTOS, RECORD LEFT: A Fred T. Foard defender prevents a big gain by pulling the flag from a Maiden ball carrier. ABOVE: St. Stephens coach Patrick Smith watches his team in a game against Maiden on Tuesday. 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McDowell Sheriff’s Office, highway patrol, Marion police operation results in 136 charges “Our commitment to reducing dangerous driving and criminal activity throughout McDowell County is ongoing,” Sheriff Nathan Mace said.
Forest City man charged with shooting back window out of vehicle in McDowell County The caller said her boyfriend shot out her back windshield when she was pulling out of her driveway.
Wildflowers flattened at Burke County I-40 exit, Highway Patrol investigating NCDOT said it also will file a state property incident report with the State Bureau of Investigation.
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McDowell County Emergency Services names deputy director “I am excited to work alongside the Emergency Services leadership team and all of our employees as we continue building for the future."
