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Marion woman charged with starting wildfire in northern McDowell County

Marion woman charged with starting wildfire in northern McDowell County

  • Mike Conley

As of Tuesday morning, the fire is 185 acres in size and 20% contained. 

Marion man charged with  death by distribution in 22-year-old's 2025 overdose death

Marion man charged with death by distribution in 22-year-old's 2025 overdose death

  • Mike Conley

An autopsy revealed the man died from toxic levels of fentanyl and cocaine in his system.

McDowell County man charged with abuse of child, adults with special needs

McDowell County man charged with abuse of child, adults with special needs

  • Mike Conley

An 11-year-old girl, an adult man and adult woman (both with special needs) were living at the home without running water or indoor plumbing, the sheriff's office said.

McDowell Sheriff’s Office warns about text message scam claiming unpaid parking citation

McDowell Sheriff’s Office warns about text message scam claiming unpaid parking citation

  • Mike Conley

“Know this: Government agencies do not send notices like this via text or QR codes,” the sheriff's office said.

Marion man charged with murder Wednesday in 2024 death of 3-month-old daughter

Marion man charged with murder Wednesday in 2024 death of 3-month-old daughter

  • Mike Conley

During an investigation that spanned a year and six months, investigators conducted interviews and awaited medical records, the release said.

Man found dead along Interstate 40 in Burke County; Medical examiner notified

Man found dead along Interstate 40 in Burke County; Medical examiner notified

  • Sarah C. Johnson

The person has not been publicly identified as of 2 p.m.

Lenoir woman accused of scratching Telsa Cybertruck using board with nails; see video here

Lenoir woman accused of scratching Telsa Cybertruck using board with nails; see video here

  • Sarah C. Johnson

“It doesn't do anything good for anybody involved."

Marion man charged with assaulting woman and sheriff's lieutenant

Marion man charged with assaulting woman and sheriff's lieutenant

    An arrest warrant said the lieutenant had a cut to the head that required stitches. 

    Family sues former Lenoir day care worker charged in death of 16-month-old child

    Family sues former Lenoir day care worker charged in death of 16-month-old child

      The lawsuit claims the worker held the child face down on a sleeping mat with a blanket over her head. 

      Marion man arrested, charged in Friday shooting in McDowell County that injured one

      Marion man arrested, charged in Friday shooting in McDowell County that injured one

        He was charged with felony assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury.

        Man "involved in a shooting" Friday evening found, McDowell sheriff's office says

        Man "involved in a shooting" Friday evening found, McDowell sheriff's office says

          “This individual was involved in a shooting this evening and is considered armed and dangerous. Do not approach,” reads the news release.

          Former official says Mooresville pressured him over mayor’s midnight office visit

          Former official says Mooresville pressured him over mayor’s midnight office visit

            A third whistleblower lawsuit alleges that a former Mooresville employee faced two options when he found evidence of Mayor Chris Carney inside town hall late one night undressed and visibly aroused: conceal evidence or resign.

            McDowell County Sheriff's Office warns of phone scam claiming people missed court, owe fine

            McDowell County Sheriff's Office warns of phone scam claiming people missed court, owe fine

              "And no, you can’t 'clear a warrant' with a Venmo transaction," the release said.

              Marion man charged after 200 grams of cocaine found in search of home near school

              Marion man charged after 200 grams of cocaine found in search of home near school

                In the search, officers found 203.5 grams of cocaine, two guns (a .38-caliber revolver and a .22-caliber long rifle) and $2,186.

                Former Catawba County deputy suing sheriff over claims of retaliation. Here are the details.

                Former Catawba County deputy suing sheriff over claims of retaliation. Here are the details.

                “It's not to bully or get back at people, it's to clear my reputation."

                Former Catawba County deputy says she wants to restore her reputation

                Former Catawba County deputy says she wants to restore her reputation

                Former Catawba County deputy Victoria Jolly is suing Sheriff Don Brown and others from the department. Jolly said her goal is to bring change and restore her reputation as a law enforcement officer.

                Huntersville attorney explains what a Giglio impairment means

                Huntersville attorney explains what a Giglio impairment means

                Huntersville attorney Chris Adkins explains what a Gilio impairment is and how that impacts a law enforcement officer.

                Four arrested in McDowell County child predator online sting operation

                Four arrested in McDowell County child predator online sting operation

                The charges stem from conversations the suspects had with people they believed were children online, but were actually detectives, according to arrest warrants. 

                Three charged with multiple break-ins to a McDowell County vacation rental

                Three charged with multiple break-ins to a McDowell County vacation rental

                Three people from Marion were charged.

                Marion couple charged with exposing child to drugs; children tested after DSS referral

                Marion couple charged with exposing child to drugs; children tested after DSS referral

                During a search of the home, 17 grams of cocaine were found. 

                Marion man charged in domestic violence incident, accused of assault and attempting to take child

                Marion man charged in domestic violence incident, accused of assault and attempting to take child

                The victim said a man broke into her home and began physically assaulting her after she would not let a child in the home leave with him. 

                Man sentenced to at least 33 years for 2024 prison escape, kidnapping in McDowell County

                Man sentenced to at least 33 years for 2024 prison escape, kidnapping in McDowell County

                The case required “extensive coordination across multiple jurisdictions."

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                12-year-old arrested in death of classmate who was hit in the head by a metal water bottle

                12-year-old arrested in death of classmate who was hit in the head by a metal water bottle

                One person critically injured in Sunday crash involving bicycle in McDowell County

                One person critically injured in Sunday crash involving bicycle in McDowell County

                McDowell County will help some households connect to county water

                McDowell County will help some households connect to county water

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                Hickory man charged in reported robbery at Wells Fargo bank on 12th Avenue NE

                Hickory man charged in reported robbery at Wells Fargo bank on 12th Avenue NE

                The man was located less than a mile away from the bank.

                Louisiana man accused of threatening President Trump arrested in Alexander County

                Louisiana man accused of threatening President Trump arrested in Alexander County

                The man was arrested after a police chase on Saturday that led to a bomb squad response at a Taylorsville church.

                Man faces felony charge, accused of breaking into occupied vehicle in McDowell County

                Man faces felony charge, accused of breaking into occupied vehicle in McDowell County

                Investigators reviewed camera footage from the owner, according to the news release.

                Man sought by Secret Service arrested in Alexander County; Van searched for explosives after chase

                Man sought by Secret Service arrested in Alexander County; Van searched for explosives after chase

                The U.S. Secret Service contacted the Catawba County Sheriff's Office about a suspect, which prompted a police chase into Alexander County. 

                See photos of bomb squad in Alexander County search black van on Saturday

                See photos of bomb squad in Alexander County search black van on Saturday

                A black van parked at First Baptist Church in Taylorsville was searched by a bomb squad on Saturday afternoon.

                Gaston County bomb squad members search a van at Alexander County church

                Gaston County bomb squad members search a van at Alexander County church

                A bomb squad from Gaston County searched a black van in the back parking lot of the First Baptist Church in Taylorsville on Saturday.

                See video of bomb squad robot searching van in Alexander County

                See video of bomb squad robot searching van in Alexander County

                The Gaston County Police Bomb Squad uses a robot to search a van in the parking lot of Frist Baptist Church in Taylorsville on Saturday.

                Marion man accused of stealing iPhone, selling it at Walmart kiosk

                Marion man accused of stealing iPhone, selling it at Walmart kiosk

                He was issued a secured bond of $10,000.

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