Morganton man charged with child rape FROM STAFF REPORTS Apr 30, 2026 Apr 30, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save FROM STAFF REPORTS A Morganton man is in jail under a $1 million bond after being charged with raping a child.kAm|:4926= v2G:? $>:E9[ c_[ @7 y6?<:?D #@25[ |@C82?E@?[ H2D 492C865 @? pAC:= a` H:E9 EH@ 4@F?ED @7 76=@?J DE2EFE@CJ C2A6 @7 2 49:=5 3J 2? 25F=E[ EH@ 4@F?ED @7 76=@?J 7:CDE\568C66 DE2EFE@CJ D6I @776?D6[ EH@ 4@F?ED @7 76=@?J :?5646?E =:36CE:6D H:E9 2 49:=5 2?5 EH@ 4@F?ED @7 76=@?J :?46DE]k^AmkAm%96 qFC<6 r@F?EJ $96C:77VD ~77:46 D2:5 :E C646:G65 2 C6A@CE @7 2 D6IF2= 2DD2F=E @? pAC:= `c]k^AmkAmp7E6C 2? :?G6DE:82E:@?[ H2CC2?ED H6C6 :DDF65 7@C $>:E9]k^Am kAm$>:E9 H2D 7@F?5 :? r2E2H32 r@F?EJ[ 2CC6DE65 2?5 E2<6? E@ E96 qFC<6 r@F?EJ |28:DEC2E6VD ~77:46[ H96C6 96 H2D D6CG65 H:E9 E96 H2CC2?E] w6 H2D :?:E:2==J :DDF65 ?@ 3@?5[ 2 C6=62D6 7C@> E96 D96C:77VD @77:46 D2:5]k^Am People are also reading… Opening soon? The Madness, Copper Penny Grill still coming to Marion, owners say Marion man gets multiple drug charges after SWAT Team search McDowell High School graduation is Friday. Shuttles to run from three parking areas McDowell High School graduates 313 in Friday ceremony McDowell County alum credits education for preparing him for career in law enforcement S.C. man charged with statutory rape of McDowell child Trails, Trains and Travelin’ McCourys: Festival is multifaceted celebration of outdoors, music Music, festivals among free things to do this weekend in and around McDowell County Exclusive leaked documents expose growing white supremacist group McDowell County Commissioners to meet Monday See schedule, events at 2026 N.C. Gold Festival, coin show this weekend in McDowell County Meet the McDowell County Soil and Water District contest winners Hickory NASCAR legend Ned Jarrett dies at home in Newton on Thursday North Carolina board rules on Mallard Creek track team’s state championship appeal Nonprofits to host community resource fair in Marion with free hot dogs, resources, nonprofits kAmpE 9:D 4@FCE 2AA62C2?46 @? pAC:= ab[ 2 ;F586 D6E 2 S` >:==:@? D64FC65 3@?5 2?5 D4965F=65 9:D ?6IE 4@FCE 52E6 7@C |2J `c[ E96 C6=62D6 D2:5]k^AmkAm$>:E9 2=D@ H2D 492C865 pAC:= `c H:E9 4@>>F?:42E:?8 E9C62ED[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 4@FCE C64@C5D]k^AmkAmr@FCE C64@C5D D2J :7 $>:E9 H6C6 E@ >2<6 3@?5[ 2? 6=64EC@?:4 >@?:E@C:?8 56G:46 H@F=5 36 AFE @? 9:> 367@C6 96 :D C6=62D65] w6 2=D@ H@F=5 36 32CC65 7C@> 92G:?8 2?J 4@?E24E H:E9 E96 G:4E:>[ :?4=F5:?8 E9C@F89 6=64EC@?:4 56G:46D @C 72>:=J @C 7C:6?5]k^Am kAmx? 255:E:@? E@ E96 qFC<6 r@F?EJ $96C:77VD ~77:46[ @E96C 286?4:6D :?G@=G65 :? E96 42D6 2C6 E96 qFC<6 r@F?EJ s6A2CE>6?E @7 $@4:2= $6CG:46D[ qFC<6 r9:=5C6?VD p5G@424J r6?E6C[ r2E2H32 r@F?EJ $96C:77VD ~77:46 2?5 w:4<@CJ !@=:46 s6A2CE>6?E[ D96C:77VD @77:46 D2:5]k^Am 0 Comments Love 0 Funny 0 Wow 0 Sad 0 Angry 0 Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Most Popular Opening soon? The Madness, Copper Penny Grill still coming to Marion, owners say Despite some delays, two new restaurants for Marion – The Madness and The Copper Penny Grill – are still in the works to open soon. Marion man gets multiple drug charges after SWAT Team search "This arrest is the result of the continued dedication of our team to remove illegal drugs from our communities." McDowell High School graduation is Friday. Shuttles to run from three parking areas “Graduation is always a special moment because it represents both an ending and a new beginning.” McDowell High School graduates 313 in Friday ceremony “You have demonstrated resilience, determination, kindness, and a commitment to one another." McDowell County alum credits education for preparing him for career in law enforcement He credits Nebo Elementary with helping prepare him for the future by fostering academic readiness, strong character and the ability to connec…
Opening soon? The Madness, Copper Penny Grill still coming to Marion, owners say Despite some delays, two new restaurants for Marion – The Madness and The Copper Penny Grill – are still in the works to open soon.
Marion man gets multiple drug charges after SWAT Team search "This arrest is the result of the continued dedication of our team to remove illegal drugs from our communities."
McDowell High School graduation is Friday. Shuttles to run from three parking areas “Graduation is always a special moment because it represents both an ending and a new beginning.”
McDowell High School graduates 313 in Friday ceremony “You have demonstrated resilience, determination, kindness, and a commitment to one another."
McDowell County alum credits education for preparing him for career in law enforcement He credits Nebo Elementary with helping prepare him for the future by fostering academic readiness, strong character and the ability to connec…
