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Marion police respond to shooting involving death of 15-year-old

Marion police respond to shooting involving death of 15-year-old

  • Mike Conley

No other individuals inside were injured, according to the news release.

'I shot that guy': Hickory man gets $2.5M bond; charged with murder of business partner, who was on area school board

'I shot that guy': Hickory man gets $2.5M bond; charged with murder of business partner, who was on area school board

  • Sarah C. Johnson

An Alexander County Schools Board of Education member was shot and killed at the Old Hickory Tannery on Wednesday.

Hickory man held on $3.5 million bond after 1.2 pounds of drugs, 5 guns found in search

Hickory man held on $3.5 million bond after 1.2 pounds of drugs, 5 guns found in search

  • Sarah C. Johnson

The investigators found about 256 grams of fentanyl, 241 grams of methamphetamine and 52 grams of cocaine.

Old Fort man charged with shooting into home, kicking in door

Old Fort man charged with shooting into home, kicking in door

  • Mike Conley

A brief standoff took place before he surrendered and was taken into custody.

Statesville man charged with assaulting man, threatening woman with machete

Statesville man charged with assaulting man, threatening woman with machete

  • Sarah C. Johnson

Court documents said the man threatened the woman to try to force her to sign her truck over to him. 

Dismissed mid-trial: Catawba County police chief no longer facing charges

Dismissed mid-trial: Catawba County police chief no longer facing charges

  • Sarah C. Johnson

"This is all because of Dee Dee Dawkins and her soul is still not resting because there was no justice," the police chief said.

Superior court judge dismisses charges against Catawba County police chief

Superior court judge dismisses charges against Catawba County police chief

    Superior Court Judge William Long, from Iredell County, dismisses felony and misdemeanor charges against Brookford Police Chief Willie Armstrong during fourth day of trial in Catawba County.

    Brookford police chief, attorneys talk about their victory in getting case dismissed

    Brookford police chief, attorneys talk about their victory in getting case dismissed

      Brookford Police Chief Willie Armstrong said he believes the charges that were dismissed on Thursday mid-trial was brought about due to political reasons and for reopening a 1992 murder case.

      NC teen to spend 10 months in prison for threatening universities

      NC teen to spend 10 months in prison for threatening universities

        Michael Tedder threatened to kill students and staff at Georgia Tech, Louisville and University of North Texas.

        Marion man gets multiple drug charges after SWAT Team search

        Marion man gets multiple drug charges after SWAT Team search

          "This arrest is the result of the continued dedication of our team to remove illegal drugs from our communities."

          Family of man shot by Newton officer grieves as they wait for officer to be sentenced

          Family of man shot by Newton officer grieves as they wait for officer to be sentenced

            Former Newton Police Department Lt. Carlos Uribe pleaded guilty to shooting and killing 21-year-old Camden Childers.

            S.C. man charged with statutory rape of McDowell child

            S.C. man charged with statutory rape of McDowell child

              An investigation that began after a runaway juvenile from McDowell was located has led to the arrest of a South Carolina man on felony child sex charges.

              Iredell County Animal Services capture 2 more wild horses; 1 horse continues to roam free

              Iredell County Animal Services capture 2 more wild horses; 1 horse continues to roam free

                The reported owners of the horses were charged in May due to the escape.

                Marion couple charged after kids test positive for meth, marijuana

                Marion couple charged after kids test positive for meth, marijuana

                  Both were charged with four counts each of exposing a child to a controlled substance and misdemeanor child abuse. 

                  Neese's sued over unpaid bill. Company officials remain mum on future of popular sausage-maker

                  Neese's sued over unpaid bill. Company officials remain mum on future of popular sausage-maker

                  Unpaid bill is “an unjust enrichment” for Neese's officials, who have benefited at the Packaging Corporation of America’s expense, the lawsuit said.

                  Greg Biffle’s ex-wife sues driver’s estate, pilot’s estate for wrongful death in plane crash

                  Greg Biffle’s ex-wife sues driver’s estate, pilot’s estate for wrongful death in plane crash

                  The pilot of the plane that would crash and kill everyone on board, including NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family, failed to follow proper protocol before takeoff on Dec. 18, a wrongful death lawsuit alleges.

                  Sheriff, district attorney reflect on 1-year anniversary of Catawba County mass shooting

                  Sheriff, district attorney reflect on 1-year anniversary of Catawba County mass shooting

                  “Getting that phone call, I'm not going to forget it,” District Attorney Scott Reilly said.

                  Marion man shot at Love's Travel Stop dies; Lincolnton man now faces murder charge

                  Marion man shot at Love's Travel Stop dies; Lincolnton man now faces murder charge

                  The shooting happened in Newton on May 11. 

                  Marion woman charged in burglary cases from 2020, 2023 with DNA evidence

                  Marion woman charged in burglary cases from 2020, 2023 with DNA evidence

                  The charges stem from the break-in of a residence on Mack Noblitt Road in 2020 and the break-in of a storage unit in Marion in 2023.

                  Father injured, 18-year-old son killed in Burke County shooting along Mount Olive Church Road

                  Father injured, 18-year-old son killed in Burke County shooting along Mount Olive Church Road

                  No charges have been filed in the shooting. 

                  Marion man injured in shooting in Newton; police say 1 gunman charged

                  Marion man injured in shooting in Newton; police say 1 gunman charged

                  A Marion woman and a baby were also named as victims.

                  5 antique guns stolen from Historic Carson House in McDowell County

                  5 antique guns stolen from Historic Carson House in McDowell County

                  “Please help us recover these important pieces of history so they can be safely returned."

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                  Marion police respond to shooting involving death of 15-year-old

                  Marion police respond to shooting involving death of 15-year-old

                  Corpening YMCA director leaves Marion to assume new role

                  Corpening YMCA director leaves Marion to assume new role

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                  City of Statesville proclaims June 19, 2026 as Juneteenth

                  City of Statesville proclaims June 19, 2026 as Juneteenth

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                  Mayor J. Douglas Hendrix proclaims June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth in Statesville, urging residents to honor freedom through reflection, education and service.

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                  City of Statesville shares Juneteenth closings, celebrations, school supply drive details, Waste & Recycling Workers Week, youth sports, and upcoming events.

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                  Beat the heat with energy-saving tips in Statesville

                  Beat the heat with energy-saving tips in Statesville

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                  Discover practical summer energy-saving tips to keep your Statesville, NC, home cool, lower utility bills, and reduce strain on your HVAC system and the grid.

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                  Governor Stein, Commissioner Tine mark Fort Bragg DMV opening

                  Governor Stein, Commissioner Tine mark Fort Bragg DMV opening

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                  Governor Josh Stein and state officials marked a new Fort Bragg DMV office serving servicemembers and families, highlighting broader support for military communities.

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                  Greg Biffle estate faces $30 million wrongful-death lawsuits from plane crash

                  Greg Biffle estate faces $30 million wrongful-death lawsuits from plane crash

                  NASCAR driver Greg Biffle’s estate has been sued for a combined $30 million by the estates of two others killed in a Dec. 18 plane crash.

                  Marion man charged with burglary and kidnapping after woman held against her will in home

                  Marion man charged with burglary and kidnapping after woman held against her will in home

                  He is charged with felony first-degree burglary and felony second-degree kidnapping.

                  Investigators allege friends of NASCAR's Greg Biffle stole from his home after plane crash

                  Investigators allege friends of NASCAR's Greg Biffle stole from his home after plane crash

                  Search warrants detail the investigation into the theft of $30,000 from Biffle's home after his death.

                  McDowell County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing classic car

                  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.

                  Morganton man charged with raping child; placed under $1 million bond

                  Morganton man charged with raping child; placed under $1 million bond

                  The Burke County Sheriff’s Office said it received a report of a sexual assault on April 14. After an investigation, warrants were issued.

                  5 questions answered about the trial of former McDowell High counselor Jessica Finley

                  5 questions answered about the trial of former McDowell High counselor Jessica Finley

                  The case went to trial last week. Testimony began April 15. After the victim testified in court on Thursday, Jessica Patrick Finley pleaded guilty to all counts.

                  Old Fort man charged with threatening clerk of court in McDowell County

                  Old Fort man charged with threatening clerk of court in McDowell County

                  The warrant includes explicit language describing the statements allegedly made by the man.

                  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.

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