Body found along I-40 SARAH C. JOHNSON Mar 21, 2026 Mar 21, 2026 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Burke County law enforcement were at a scene along Interstate 40 where a man was found dead.kAms6AFE:6D C6DA@?565 E@ E96 D46?6 @? (65?6D52J 27E6C?@@?] %96 >2?VD 3@5J H2D 7@F?5 ?62C tI:E ``b[ qFC<6 r@F?EJ $96C:77 q2?<D w:?46>2? D2:5]k^AmkAmw:?46>2? D2:5 2 42==6C C6A@CE65 D66:?8 2 A6CD@? :? 2 5:E49]k^AmkAm%96 h`` 42== 42>6 :? D9@CE=J 27E6C ` A]>] %96 42==6C C6A@CE65 E92E E96 A6CD@? H2D =J:?8 7246 5@H? ?62C E96 H6DE3@F?5 tI:E ``b @77\C2>A[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 2 ?6HD C6=62D6 7C@> E96 qFC<6 r@F?EJ $96C:77VD ~77:46]k^Am kAm%96 A6CD@?VD 42FD6 @7 562E9 :D DE:== F?56C :?G6DE:82E:@?] %96 C6=62D6 D2:5 E96 >65:42= 6I2>:?6CVD @77:46 H2D ?@E:7:65]k^Am People are also reading… Old Fort mayor suddenly resigns from office, mayor pro tem appointed acting mayor Marion man charged with death by distribution in 22-year-old's 2025 overdose death McDowell County Emergency Services Director Will Kehler to retire See events that will close Marion downtown streets this year, including Friday night concerts McDowell County man charged with abuse of child, adults with special needs No Kings protests will happen in area for a 3rd time this Saturday. See when and where Marion man charged with murder Wednesday in 2024 death of 3-month-old daughter The story behind new McDowell County ice cream business The Scream Marion to replace bridge to lift station with $1.4 million grant from state Property tax exemptions are available for qualifying property owners in McDowell County McDowell County alumni Dwayne Ledford went from high school football player to NFL coach McDowell High NJROTC raising money for 3 families affected by cancer Los Compadres owners bringing street food, festive vibe to new restaurant in downtown Newton Destination McDowell: McDowell County is having a moment in 2026 NC House committee supportive of bill to cap local property tax levies kAm%96 >2?VD :56?E:EJ :D 36:?8 H:E996=5 F?E:= ?6IE @7 <:? :D ?@E:7:65[ E96 C6=62D6 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 Old Fort mayor suddenly resigns from office, mayor pro tem appointed acting mayor “I enjoyed my time being the mayor but now look forward to new opportunities. I love Old Fort and am excited to see the town continuing to grow." Marion man charged with death by distribution in 22-year-old's 2025 overdose death An autopsy revealed the man died from toxic levels of fentanyl and cocaine in his system. McDowell County Emergency Services Director Will Kehler to retire “Will’s leadership has left a lasting impact on our organization and our community in ways that will continue for generations." See events that will close Marion downtown streets this year, including Friday night concerts The schedule of downtown events was adopted by the Marion City Council during the regular meeting. McDowell County man charged with abuse of child, adults with special needs An 11-year-old girl, an adult man and adult woman (both with special needs) were living at the home without running water or indoor plumbing, …
Old Fort mayor suddenly resigns from office, mayor pro tem appointed acting mayor “I enjoyed my time being the mayor but now look forward to new opportunities. I love Old Fort and am excited to see the town continuing to grow."
Marion man charged with death by distribution in 22-year-old's 2025 overdose death An autopsy revealed the man died from toxic levels of fentanyl and cocaine in his system.
McDowell County Emergency Services Director Will Kehler to retire “Will’s leadership has left a lasting impact on our organization and our community in ways that will continue for generations."
See events that will close Marion downtown streets this year, including Friday night concerts The schedule of downtown events was adopted by the Marion City Council during the regular meeting.
McDowell County man charged with abuse of child, adults with special needs An 11-year-old girl, an adult man and adult woman (both with special needs) were living at the home without running water or indoor plumbing, …
