The following cases were heard in McDowell County District Court on Monday, May 8; Wednesday, May 10; Friday, May 12; and Monday, May 15:
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- From staff reports
A man who was wanted for a parole violation in McDowell County was taken into custody in Burke County.
- From staff reports
The following cases were heard in McDowell County District Court on Wednesday, April 19; Wednesday, April 26; and Monday, May 1:
- From staff reports
A man has been charged after a disturbance and a fire at a tavern north of Morganton on last week.
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A man and his mother have been charged with the concealment of a death, Conover police said in a news release on Tuesday.
- From staff reports
The McDowell County Sheriff’s Office said Friday two arrests have put an end to a mini-crime spree.
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.
The downtown Newton branch of Truist Bank was robbed Thursday afternoon around 4 p.m..
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.
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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 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.
The Rotary Club’s auction will take place Thursday, Oct. 15 at the Box Factory performance and event center at 29 Logan St. The preview will begin after 5 p.m. and the bidding starts at 6 p.m.
Carolina Waterfowl Rescue is asking the public for assistance via donations and volunteers to help the animals taken in by the organization.
On Tuesday, the Marion City Council honored McDowell County’s director of emergency services as well as a couple who owned and operated a successful auto business for 40 years.
TS Orthodontics and Dental Specialists is again holding its 16th annual pumpkin-decorating contest for the Halloween season. Each of the four office locations for TS Orthodontics has its own display. The team provides a carvable pumpkin to all local general dentist offices, filled with candy…
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The dangerous part was trying to separate the cub from its fiercely protective mother, state officials said.
During his weekly press conference on Monday to preview Duke’s matchup against Georgia Tech, Manny Diaz kept repeating one word: consistency.
Charlotte flights and weekend events were canceled as Isaias became a major hurricane in the Gulf on Friday.
Spokeo reports that scams affect all age groups, with younger adults more frequently reporting losses, while older adults lose more money per incident.
Alleviate Tax reports that divorce can lead to unexpected financial obligations, including changes in tax status and shared tax debts.
Underwood Law reports that co-ownership of property is on the rise, especially among younger buyers.
Caribou reports that owning a car often incurs unexpected costs.
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Law enforcement found marijuana and fentanyl during a traffic stop on Sept. 30.
Sammy Lee Hensley, 36, of Nebo was found to be in possession of one of the bikes after an investigation by Detective Adam Burnette.
Deputies found a semi-automatic 12-gauge shotgun and methamphetamine in a vehicle.
After detaining Cook, Baliles searched him and found multiple items belonging to the victim, along with marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
Trout Unlimited donated 500 trees to be planted at Bethel Park in Morganton and 100 volunteers from Truist Bank planted them at the park on Sept. 22.
This year, two candidates are seeking election to the Pleasant Gardens seat on the McDowell County Board of Education. One candidate is the Republican incumbent, and the other has been approved as a write-in candidate.
The McDowell County Candidates Forum will be held on Thursday, Oct. 15, starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Marion Community Building.
Traditionally, the McDowell County Commissioners hold their regular meeting for October at the historic home, which served as the first seat of county government for McDowell. This meeting will begin at 4 p.m. Monday.