Man charged with shooting girlfriend SARAH C. JOHNSON Aug 1, 2026 Aug 1, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A Catawba County man is charged with shooting his girlfriend in the head while the couple was driving down Interstate 77 in Iredell County.kAmyVz@36 %C6VD9@? #2>D6FC[ ab[ @7 w:4<@CJ[ :D 492C865 H:E9 7:CDE\568C66 >FC56C[ E96 |@@C6DG:==6 !@=:46 s6A2CE>6?E D2:5 :? 2 AC6DD C6=62D6] w6 H2D :?:E:2==J 492C865 H:E9 2EE6>AE65 7:CDE\568C66 >FC56C[ |@@C6DG:==6 !@=:46 r9:67 #@? r2>AFC4:2?: D2:5 2E 2 AC6DD 4@?76C6?46 @? %F6D52J]k^AmkAm%96 G:4E:> H2D :56?E:7:65 2D `h\J62C\@=5 yFDE:46 u2:E9 (6==D] r2>AFC4:2?: D2:5 3@E9 (6==D 2?5 #2>D6FC H6C6 :? 4C:E:42= 4@?5:E:@? 2E pEC:F> w62=E9 r2C@=:?2D |65:42= r6?E6C @? %F6D52J] ~? 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Somewhere between Western Sizzlin and Michelin star: Marion has a new steakhouse. Here's what's on the menu.
New farmers and crafters market opens south of Marion “We are just neighbors who wanted to get together and build something for the community,” Michelle Smith said.
Foothills Watershed in Old Fort expanding bike trails, brewing beer The nine new trails included in the expansion will add more downhills to the existing trail network.
McDowell County sales tax increase on ballot. Here's how the money would be used. If an increase in McDowell County's sales tax is approved, it could bring in $1.5 million for the county.
Edwards took ex-aide to Vegas during shutdown. Records tie trip to campaign money A campaign finance report indicates that the Western North Carolina Republican used donations meant for his now-defunct reelection campaign to…
