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Crime

McDowell District Court

McDowell District Court

  • Dan Crawley

The following cases were heard in McDowell County District Court on Monday, May 8; Wednesday, May 10; Friday, May 12; and Monday, May 15:

Sheriff: Man wanted in McDowell nabbed north of Morganton with guns, drugs

Sheriff: Man wanted in McDowell nabbed north of Morganton with guns, drugs

  • From staff reports

A man who was wanted for a parole violation in McDowell County was taken into custody in Burke County.

McDowell County District Court cases

McDowell County District Court cases

  • From staff reports

The following cases were heard in McDowell County District Court on Wednesday, April 19; Wednesday, April 26; and Monday, May 1:

Man charged for weapon possession after disturbance, fire at Styles Tavern

Man charged for weapon possession after disturbance, fire at Styles Tavern

  • From staff reports

A man has been charged after a disturbance and a fire at a tavern north of Morganton on last week.

Man, mother charged in Conover case of body buried in backyard

Man, mother charged in Conover case of body buried in backyard

  • Eric Millsaps

A man and his mother have been charged with the concealment of a death, Conover police said in a news release on Tuesday.

McDowell County Sheriff's Office says two arrested in series of thefts

McDowell County Sheriff's Office says two arrested in series of thefts

  • From staff reports

The McDowell County Sheriff’s Office said Friday two arrests have put an end to a mini-crime spree.

WANTED: Suspect in Old Fort break-in, thefts

WANTED: Suspect in Old Fort break-in, thefts

  • From staff reports

Do you know who did it?

WANTED: Suspect in Old Fort break-in, thefts

WANTED: Suspect in Old Fort break-in, thefts

    Do you know who did it?

    Man wanted in McDowell shot and killed by police in Bessemer City

    Man wanted in McDowell shot and killed by police in Bessemer City

      A man shot and killed by police in Bessemer City on Wednesday was wanted in McDowell County after failing to appear in court to face sex-related charges.

      Bank robbery reported in Newton

        The downtown Newton branch of Truist Bank was robbed Thursday afternoon around 4 p.m..

        US Marshal: Fugitive couple could still be in western NC

        US Marshal: Fugitive couple could still be in western NC

          Investigators believe an Alexander County couple wanted in the Jan. 14 murder of Hickory furniture plant employee Phelifia Marlow may still be in western North Carolina.

          Bridgeton community plans gathering before anniversary of Dulce Maria Alavez's disappearance

          Bridgeton community plans gathering before anniversary of Dulce Maria Alavez's disappearance

            {child_flags:top_story}{child_flags:breaking}Bridgeton gathering to mark year since girl disappeared

            McDowell homicide investigation: Authorities seek information

            McDowell homicide investigation: Authorities seek information

              Detectives with the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office are asking the public to help them piece together the details surrounding a homicide.

              Margate police advise residents on locks after rash of bike thefts

              Margate police advise residents on locks after rash of bike thefts

                Margate police advise residents after rash of bike thefts: After a rash of bike thefts, police on Friday advised residents on the best locks, as well as keeping photos of their bikes and writing down their serial numbers.

                Local News

                McDowell County remains in extreme fire danger through the weekend

                McDowell County remains in extreme fire danger through the weekend

                A burn ban remains in effect, and all outdoor burning is strictly prohibited.

                Five events in North Carolina that changed the course of the American Revolution

                Five events in North Carolina that changed the course of the American Revolution

                From being the first to call for freedom to being the site of pivotal battles that shifted the trajectory of the war, North Carolina was influential before, during and after America’s call for independence.

                McDowell County Sheriff’s Office: Revaluation appraisers will be out in community

                McDowell County Sheriff’s Office: Revaluation appraisers will be out in community

                Appraisers may be conducting exterior inspections and collecting property data throughout the county for tax purposes.

                A1 Minute! April 16, 2026: New Kroger behind the scenes; ART 180 to close; Virginia collective bargaining

                A1 Minute! April 16, 2026: New Kroger behind the scenes; ART 180 to close; Virginia collective bargaining

                A1 Minute! April 16, 2026: New Kroger behind the scenes; ART 180 to close; Virginia collective bargaining

                State & Regional

                Former North Carolina sharpshooter first rookie in NBA history to accomplish rare feat

                Former North Carolina sharpshooter first rookie in NBA history to accomplish rare feat

                The 2023-24 UNC basketball team, loaded with experienced veterans and young talent, provided a much-needed bounce back from one season before.

                Former Duke standout Cooper Flagg finishes top-10 in jersey sales after stellar rookie season

                Former Duke standout Cooper Flagg finishes top-10 in jersey sales after stellar rookie season

                Former Wooden Award winner and collegiate basketball star at Duke, Cooper Flagg took the NBA by storm during the 2025–26 campaign, finishing in the top 10 in jersey sales.

                Feeling a buzz: Playoff hopeful Charlotte Hornets give city the gift of imagination

                Feeling a buzz: Playoff hopeful Charlotte Hornets give city the gift of imagination

                Just outside the main entrance of Spectrum Center, as a saxophone blared and drums rumbled and fans hummed past each other with life, there stood Bradley Davis. He wore a Charlotte Hornets hat. A purple Kemba Walker jersey. A big smile. It was a sunny, gusty, picture-perfect-spring Tuesday. And in just under an hour, his favorite team was set to play a postseason game of basketball — something ...

                Lake Lure to 'soft open' for boating, swimming, fishing for first time since hurricane

                Lake Lure to 'soft open' for boating, swimming, fishing for first time since hurricane

                Lake Lure is preparing for a limited “soft opening,” with the water level just inches below full pond.

                Nation & World

                A look at investigations into federal officers months after immigration crackdown in Minnesota

                A look at investigations into federal officers months after immigration crackdown in Minnesota

                Minnesota officials are pushing forward with investigations of federal law enforcement officers involved in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities.

                Woman recalls confronting federal immigration agents alongside Alex Pretti before fatal shooting

                Woman recalls confronting federal immigration agents alongside Alex Pretti before fatal shooting

                Wynnie Savageford said she was standing next to Alexi Pretti before federal immigration agents detained her in the back of a vehicle, where she witnessed his death. She was among a group of potential litigants who spoke out Thursday about alleged excessive force against people protesting or …

                Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but Trump says blockade on Iranian ships and ports will stay in force

                Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but Trump says blockade on Iranian ships and ports will stay in force

                Trump and Iran’s foreign minister said Friday that the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open to commercial vessels, as a 10-day truce in Lebanon appeared to hold.

                How a retired cranberry bog helped change the game for wetland restoration

                How a retired cranberry bog helped change the game for wetland restoration

                What's known as the Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary — a wetland on what used to be a cranberry farm — is developing a new way of collecting data for conservation ecology. 

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                Former McDowell High volleyball coach, counselor pleads guilty to child sex crimes mid-trial

                Former McDowell High volleyball coach, counselor pleads guilty to child sex crimes mid-trial

                Trial against former McDowell High volleyball coach accused of sex crimes began Wednesday

                Trial against former McDowell High volleyball coach accused of sex crimes began Wednesday

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                Crime

                McDowell high school victim testified before former guidance counselor pleads guilty to sex crimes

                McDowell high school victim testified before former guidance counselor pleads guilty to sex crimes

                “A predator was lurking behind the walls of the counseling office, waiting for a victim,” the victim's sister said.

                Former McDowell High volleyball coach, counselor pleads guilty to child sex crimes mid-trial

                Former McDowell High volleyball coach, counselor pleads guilty to child sex crimes mid-trial

                Jessica Finley pleaded guilty on Thursday on the second day of testimony in the trial against her.

                Trial against former McDowell High volleyball coach accused of sex crimes began Wednesday

                Trial against former McDowell High volleyball coach accused of sex crimes began Wednesday

                “You expect us to be together while you figure out something with another girl," a text from the coach said.

                Old Fort man charged with vehicle theft, drug possession

                Old Fort man charged with vehicle theft, drug possession

                During booking, detention officers found narcotics which led to charges of felony possession of methamphetamine and felony possession of a controlled substance on jail premises. 

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                McDowell County leaders to hear updates on trains, parks Monday

                The board will hear about the effort to bring back passenger trains to western North Carolina and the park and trail at the Universal Center.

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