Top Story Spotlight Investigation continues into fatal wreck that killed juvenile on Sunday From Staff Reports Apr 2, 2026 Apr 2, 2026 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The investigation continues into the fatal crash that took the life of a Marion teenager early Sunday morning. kAm~? $F?52J[ |2C49 ah[ 2E 23@FE eib_ 2]>][ 2 G69:4=6 4C2D9 :?G@=G:?8 2? 6=64EC:4 3:4J4=6 92AA6?65 @? &]$] w:89H2J aa` ?62C E96 $FA6C g |@E6= D@FE9 @7 |2C:@?] p ;FG6?:=6 H2D C:5:?8 2? 6=64EC:4 3:4J4=6 ?@CE9 :? 2 ?@CE93@F?5 =2?6] p 5C:G6C :? 2 }:DD2? p=E:>2 H2D 5C:G:?8 369:?5 E96 3:<6] %96 }:DD2? 9:E E96 3:<6 7C@> 369:?5] %96 5C:G6C @7 E96 }:DD2? H2D :56?E:7:65 2D |2EE96H #6G:D[ ce[ @7 |2C:@?[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 2 AC6G:@FD DE@CJ 3J %96 |4s@H6== }6HD]k^Am Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts kAm~? (65?6D52J[ $8E] p]y] (2J42DE6C @7 E96 }]r] w:89H2J !2EC@= D2:5 E96 HC64< :D DE:== F?56C :?G6DE:82E:@? 2?5 ?@ 492C86D 92G6 J6E 366? 7:=65]k^Am People are also reading… Update: Old Fort man killed in motorcycle crash on I-40 identified 1 person killed in motorcycle crash on I-40 eastbound near Old Fort McDowell County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing classic car This new spot in Marion is offering locally grown food and beer, run by farmers and a brewer This WNC family lost their home in Hurricane Helene. 19 months later, they're getting a new one. Morganton man charged with raping child; placed under $1 million bond City of Marion issues water shortage advisory due to drought McDowell high school victim testified before former guidance counselor pleads guilty to sex crimes Ingles board fight: Proxy advisors back Sackler-linked firm for board Trump safe after being rushed from White House correspondents dinner; shooter in custody Walt Bagwell named Marion’s Main Street Champion. "His contributions make a meaningful difference." McDowell County Schools alum went from Battle of Books to biomedical engineering U.S. Department of Agriculture declares 2026 drought a disaster for western NC 5 questions answered about the trial of former McDowell High counselor Jessica Finley FEMA provides $1.4 million to rebuild from Old Fort’s Hurricane Helene damage kAm$:?46 E96 HC64<[ E96 E66?286CVD ?2>6 92D 366? >256 AF3=:4 :? 2? @3:EF2CJ] w:D ?2>6 H2D r2J56? y2J |4z:??6J[ 2?5 96 H2D `d J62CD @=5] w6 H2D 2 `_E9\8C256 DEF56?E 2E |4s@H6== w:89 $49@@=[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 9:D @3:EF2CJ 7C@> q62> uF?6C2= $6CG:46]k^AmkAm“r2J56? H2D 2? :??@46?E D@F= H9@ E@F4965 E96 962CED @7 >2?J A6@A=6[” C625D 9:D @3:EF2CJ] “w6 H:== 2=H2JD 36 C6>6>36C65 7@C 9:D 362FE:7F= D>:=6 2?5 9:D 6?;@J>6?E @7 =:76’D D:>A=6 EC62DFC6D]”k^Am 0 Comments Love 0 Funny 0 Wow 0 Sad 1 Angry 0 Get local news delivered to your inbox! Subscribe to our Daily Headlines newsletter. Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Most Popular Update: Old Fort man killed in motorcycle crash on I-40 identified Highway patrol said the motorcylist was was speeding and passing vehicles recklessly. 1 person killed in motorcycle crash on I-40 eastbound near Old Fort Monday evening, emergency personnel responded to two motor vehicle crashes, including one that resulted in a fatality. McDowell County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing classic car It was last seen parked in the owner’s garage off Bethel Church Road on Thursday, April 16. This new spot in Marion is offering locally grown food and beer, run by farmers and a brewer “We are a market that is focused on showcasing local goods and vegetables and in the process of getting a brewery up and running." This WNC family lost their home in Hurricane Helene. 19 months later, they're getting a new one. “It’s about restoring hope to a family who has walked through incredible loss and reminding them that God has not forgotten them." Watch Now: Related Video N.C. Wildlife ranger teaches students about black bears See High school students release trout in Catawba River tributary See High school students release trout in Catawba River tributary Hickory High School students share their experience raising trout Hickory High School students share their experience raising trout Morganton woman speaks against proposed increase of Duke Energy rates Morganton woman speaks against proposed increase of Duke Energy rates Recommended for you
Update: Old Fort man killed in motorcycle crash on I-40 identified Highway patrol said the motorcylist was was speeding and passing vehicles recklessly.
1 person killed in motorcycle crash on I-40 eastbound near Old Fort Monday evening, emergency personnel responded to two motor vehicle crashes, including one that resulted in a fatality.
McDowell County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing classic car It was last seen parked in the owner’s garage off Bethel Church Road on Thursday, April 16.
This new spot in Marion is offering locally grown food and beer, run by farmers and a brewer “We are a market that is focused on showcasing local goods and vegetables and in the process of getting a brewery up and running."
This WNC family lost their home in Hurricane Helene. 19 months later, they're getting a new one. “It’s about restoring hope to a family who has walked through incredible loss and reminding them that God has not forgotten them."
