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Law offcers train for safer schools in McDowell
FROM STAFF REPORTS
During the week of Oct. 19-23, deputies with the McDowell County Sheriff's Offce, in cooperation with McDowell County Schools, took part in a training exercise focusing on enhancing school safety and response to critical incidents.
During the exercise, school resource offcers from across the school district worked closely with the sheriff's offce SWAT operators on tactics, strategies and approaches for responding to critical incidents on school grounds. The school resource offcers (SROs), SWAT operators, patrol deputies and reserve deputies attended the training in eight different schools across McDowell County. In addition to refining tactics, this training provided valuable opportunities for deputies to learn school layouts in order to prepare for any future responses, according to a news release from the sheriff's offce.
"Protecting our students and school staff starts with preparation," said Sheriff Nathan Mace. "Operation Homebase gives our deputies the opportunity to train together, learn the layouts of our schools, and strengthen the coordination needed when every second counts. We appreciate our partnership with McDowell County Schools and their shared commitment to keeping our school communities safe."
McDowell County Schools Superintendent Tracy Grit said that training on days when there is no threat — often called "blue sky" training — is critical to the partnership between schools and law enforcement.
"We are forever grateful to the McDowell County Sheriff's Offce and Sheriff Mace for using a blue sky day at schools across our county to work alongside our principals and train for a day we all pray we never see in our schools," Grit said.
Grit said he was confident that "our friends in law enforcement, emergency services, and fire and rescue" will be there when needed, according to the news release.
"Thank you for partnering with our schools and helping us keep our kids safe," he added.
LEGAL BRIEFS
Creditors Act on Love Estate by Jan 17, 2027
The estate of deceased Zachary E. Love, administered by Shaun A. Ingersoll, requests creditors to submit claims by January 17, 2027. Failure to file could bar recovery. Indebted parties should also make immediate payments. Contact Shaun Ingersoll at 3733 National Drive, Ste 215, Raleigh, NC 27612 or Attorney Tyler J. Crima at 219 Broad Street, New Bern, NC 28560, 252-633-2550. This notice is critical for those with claims against the estate to act before the deadline.
Claims Due Jan 17; Perry Todd's Estate
Attention McDowell County residents: James Conner, named as Executor of Perry Todd Conner's estate, seeks claims against the deceased. Claimants must submit verified statements by January 17, 2027, or be barred from recovery. Debtors to the estate should settle outstanding payments immediately. Notice published October 17, 2026. For details, contact James Conner at 611 Arrowood Road, Rutherfordton, NC 28139.
Creditors: Behm Estate Claim Deadline Jan 24
In McDowell County, North Carolina, Kenneth Behm, administrator of the deceased Donna Renee Behem's estate, requests creditors to submit claims by January 24, 2027, or they may be barred. Any debts owed to the estate should be paid immediately. Contact Kenneth Behm at 320 State Street, Marion, NC 28752. This notice is crucial for anyone with claims against Behem's estate to act before the deadline.
Early Ballots Counted Nov 3 at McDowell Board
The McDowell County Board of Elections will start counting early voting ballots for the General Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., at its oce on NC 226 S. in Marion. The count will be supervised by members of all political parties and open to the public for observation. Results will not be announced until after the polls close at 7:30 p.m. on Election Day. The board approved this plan on October 20, 2026.
Vasquez Custody Defense Due In McDowell Court
In McDowell County, North Carolina, a custody complaint has been filed against Lorena Vasquez and any unknown fathers of minor S.B., born October 23, 2019. Defense must be filed no later than November 30, 2026, or the court will grant the relief sought by the party. Represented by Tiffany D. Morgan, Esq., of Morgan Law Firm, PLLC, 135 South Main Street, Marion, NC 28752, 828-652-2900, NC Bar # 39935. This could impact the custody arrangements for S.B.
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