RUNNING AWAY WITH IT Hickory Christian Academy 9th-grader wins cross country meet by almost 3 minutes JASON KOON Sep 19, 2026 Sep 19, 2026 0 1 of 3 Madelyn Jane Carter competes for Hickory Christian Academy during the 2025-26 indoor track season. JON HATA Spencer bogle of Hickory leads a group of runners through the course at a conference cross country meet Wednesday in Statesville. JASON KOON PHOTOD, RECORD Maiden's Eve Poovey (99) and Nola Queen (101) lead a group of runners through the course at a conference meet in Statesville on Wednesday. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save JASON KOON CROSS COUNTRYkAmw:4<@CJ r9C:DE:2? p4256>J ?:?E98C256C |256=J? y2?6 r2CE6C 4@F=5 36 :? =:?6 E@ 3C62< E96 r2E2H32 r@F?EJ rC@DD r@F?ECJ r92>A:@?D9:A C64@C5[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 96C 4@249[ y@? w2E2]k^AmkAmw2E2 :D ?@E E2=<:?8 23@FE 2 76H J62CD 5@H? E96 C@25 H96? r2CE6C :D 2 ;F?:@C @C D6?:@C] w6VD E2=<:?8 23@FE =6DD E92? EH@ H66<D 7C@> ?@H H96? 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Marion meat processing plant run by local family brings quality meats, serves farmers “We had no experience in meat processing and couldn’t find anyone willing to teach us. Instead of letting that stop us, we did what we do best…
Search warrant says Old Fort woman told deputies she shot man found dead on front porch Along with two handguns, deputies seized pills and methamphetamine from the mobile home, according to court documents.
Police: Marion man fled from officers, was later found stuck on Morganton railroad tracks Officers received a report the Chevrolet Tahoe had become stuck on the railroad tracks near South College Street.Â
Marion man charged with assault inflicting serious bodily injury The victim had sustained multiple fractures to his nose.
Old Fort woman charged with murder Friday Old Fort Police Chief Melvin Lytle said the incident was a domestic situation.
