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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

  • Sarah C. Johnson

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

  • Mike Conley

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

  • FROM STAFF REPORTS

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

  • s_johnson

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

  • From Staff Reports

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

  • s_johnson

“A predator was lurking behind the walls of the counseling office, waiting for a victim,” the victim's sister said.

Former McDowell High volleyball coach, counselor pleads guilty to child sex crimes mid-trial

Former McDowell High volleyball coach, counselor pleads guilty to child sex crimes mid-trial

  • s_johnson

Jessica Finley pleaded guilty on Thursday on the second day of testimony in the trial against her.

Trial against former McDowell High volleyball coach accused of sex crimes began Wednesday

Trial against former McDowell High volleyball coach accused of sex crimes began Wednesday

    “You expect us to be together while you figure out something with another girl," a text from the coach said.

    Old Fort man charged with vehicle theft, drug possession

    Old Fort man charged with vehicle theft, drug possession

      During booking, detention officers found narcotics which led to charges of felony possession of methamphetamine and felony possession of a controlled substance on jail premises. 

      Marion man charged with fentanyl possession

      Marion man charged with fentanyl possession

        A subsequent search of the vehicle, with the assistance of Marion Police Department, turned up a suspected amount of fentanyl and drug paraphernalia.

        McDowell County man charged with sexual assault of employee

        McDowell County man charged with sexual assault of employee

          He was charged and arrested on March 30.

          Sheriff's office: Marion man charged with breaking and entering

          Sheriff's office: Marion man charged with breaking and entering

            He was arrested and charged with felony breaking and entering. He was issued a secured bond of $500,000.

            Marion woman charged with starting wildfire in northern McDowell County

            Marion woman charged with starting wildfire in northern McDowell County

              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

                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

                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

                “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

                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

                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

                “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.

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                Update: Old Fort man killed in motorcycle crash on I-40 identified

                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

                1 person killed in motorcycle crash on I-40 eastbound near Old Fort

                Marion neighbors: Obituaries for April 30

                Marion neighbors: Obituaries for April 30

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                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. 

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