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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 animal advocate says well-known cat who lived along greenway missing

                McDowell County animal advocate says well-known cat who lived along greenway missing

                "There are mean people that do not want the cats there. And there are very sweet people that come see the cats and love them.”

                Mission Hospital McDowell raises American flag to honor veterans

                Mission Hospital McDowell raises American flag to honor veterans

                “It was an opportunity to come together as a community and recognize the service and sacrifice of the men and women who have defended our country."

                Marion neighbors: Obituaries for September 5

                Marion neighbors: Obituaries for September 5

                Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

                25 years after Sept. 11 attacks, a piece of the World Trade Center sits in Catawba County

                25 years after Sept. 11 attacks, a piece of the World Trade Center sits in Catawba County

                The city of Conover acquired a piece of the North Tower in 2011.

                State & Regional

                Interstate 40 repairs now cost $2.8B, up from initial estimate. Here's why

                Interstate 40 repairs now cost $2.8B, up from initial estimate. Here's why

                Rebuilding Interstate 40’s path through the Pigeon River Gorge after Hurricane Helene will cost about $2.8 billion — a 40% increase over a projection earlier this year.

                1 killed, 2 injured after train hit car in Hickory; Charges are pending in investigation

                1 killed, 2 injured after train hit car in Hickory; Charges are pending in investigation

                The initial impact of the crash happened in Hickory city limits. The car was pushed by the train into Long View town limits. 

                Find out where the Carolina Panthers landed in ESPN's final preseason power rankings

                Find out where the Carolina Panthers landed in ESPN's final preseason power rankings

                After nearly a decade of mediocrity and failure, the Carolina Panthers broke through last season and finished with an 8-9 record.

                Stokes County, SBI investigate fatal shooting of dog by off-duty Winston-Salem officer

                Stokes County, SBI investigate fatal shooting of dog by off-duty Winston-Salem officer

                "My dog was a giant baby, and he got executed by a Winston-Salem cop."

                Nation & World

                Kennedy Center ceiling collapse adds to debate

                Kennedy Center ceiling collapse adds to debate

                The Kennedy Center board's plan to temporarily close the facility for a two-year renovation remains tied up in federal court.

                US strikes three Iranian oil tankers, Central Command says

                US strikes three Iranian oil tankers, Central Command says

                It said Iran's Revolutionary Guard launched missiles at two U.S. Navy ships. Meanwhile, Americans face record-high Labor Day Weekend gas prices.

                September student loan deadlines: Here's a look at what's due this month

                September student loan deadlines: Here's a look at what's due this month

                Student loan borrowers, you have homework due by the end of September.

                Latino voter backlash puts Texas governor's race on Democrats' midterm map

                Latino voter backlash puts Texas governor's race on Democrats' midterm map

                Hinojosa, a Democratic state representative, is trying to end an electoral drought that has defined Texas politics for a generation: no Democrat has won statewide office in Texas since 1994.

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                Baxter International issues recall of IV solutions made at McDowell County plant

                Baxter International issues recall of IV solutions made at McDowell County plant

                McDowell County animal advocate says well-known cat who lived along greenway missing

                McDowell County animal advocate says well-known cat who lived along greenway missing

                Marion neighbors: Obituaries for September 5

                Marion neighbors: Obituaries for September 5

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                Buying or Selling a Midwest Home? What the HVAC System Is Really Worth at Closing

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                What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

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                Affiliate content. Learn the most common HVAC problems based on the age of your home.

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                Crime

                Marion man accused of waving gun at people floating on Catawba River

                Marion man accused of waving gun at people floating on Catawba River

                He was found sitting in a chair by the river with two firearms and an empty liquor bottle.

                Stabbed husband saves wife by driving car into knife-wielding man, NC sheriff says

                Stabbed husband saves wife by driving car into knife-wielding man, NC sheriff says

                A man stabbed outside a Food Lion went on the offensive to protect his wife, using his vehicle to run down a knife-wielding man, according to investigators in North Carolina. 

                Winston-Salem teen charged in deadly San Diego mosque mass shooting

                Winston-Salem teen charged in deadly San Diego mosque mass shooting

                Sarah Lindsey Santiago will be tried as an adult for what authorities say was her role in attempting to broadcast the attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego.

                ‘Indefensible.’ EEOC sues Charlotte-area company: Pregnant worker fired, miscarried

                ‘Indefensible.’ EEOC sues Charlotte-area company: Pregnant worker fired, miscarried

                The federal agency is asking the court to order financial compensation for the former employee and to ensure the company prevents future discrimination.

                Politics

                McDowell Parks and Rec seeking input on improvements, priorities

                McDowell Parks and Rec seeking input on improvements, priorities

                "We want every community and every age group represented, so we encourage as many residents as possible to take a few minutes and share their thoughts.”

                See Labor Day schedules for local governments in McDowell County, surrounding areas

                See Labor Day schedules for local governments in McDowell County, surrounding areas

                Check out this list to see which pools and recreation centers will be open on Labor Day. 

                US House moves to censure Chuck Edwards after ethics probe

                US House moves to censure Chuck Edwards after ethics probe

                Edwards apologized to the two former staffers at the center of a sexual harassment investigation and to his wife.

                McDowell County commissioners approve six-month moratorium on data centers

                McDowell County commissioners approve six-month moratorium on data centers

                The six-month moratorium will give the county time to create rules on what kind of data centers can be built here.

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