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Two Marion men face drug charges following narcotics search

Two Marion men face drug charges following narcotics search

  • Mike Conley

Both men received secured bonds of $40,000.

Marion man charged with drug possession, resisting an officer

Marion man charged with drug possession, resisting an officer

  • Mike Conley

A search turned up a suspected amount of methamphetamine and a used syringe.

Newland NC man charged in crash that killed 2 college cyclists in Tennessee, injured 7 others

Newland NC man charged in crash that killed 2 college cyclists in Tennessee, injured 7 others

  • Jordan Mendoza USA TODAY

Two college cyclists in Tennessee were killed and multiple more injured when a vehicle struck the team while it was on a training ride. The driver faces criminal charges.

1 charged in connection to break-in at NASCAR's Greg Biffle home after deadly plane crash

1 charged in connection to break-in at NASCAR's Greg Biffle home after deadly plane crash

  • Sarah C. Johnson

The man is linked to other break-ins, including one in Georgia connected to a high-profile homicide.

Woman tracked missing AirPods, leading to arrest of Marion man, sheriff's office says

Woman tracked missing AirPods, leading to arrest of Marion man, sheriff's office says

  • Mike Conley

A purse, an iPad Pro, medication bag, wallet and Apple AirPods were reportedly stolen from a vehicle.

See footage from a January burglary at Greg Biffle's home

See footage from a January burglary at Greg Biffle's home

    Morganton man faces drug, felony firearm possession charges in McDowell County

    Morganton man faces drug, felony firearm possession charges in McDowell County

    • Mike Conley

    A deputy pulled over a Jeep Cherokee at the intersection of Jacktown and Fairview roads in Marion for traffic violations.

    Pair charged with NC double murder moved into victims' home after deaths, warrant says

    Pair charged with NC double murder moved into victims' home after deaths, warrant says

      Raheim and Carla Murray were both found dead along a nature trail at a park in Glen Alpine. 

      Woman charged with attempted murder-for-hire in Catawba County claims entrapment

      Woman charged with attempted murder-for-hire in Catawba County claims entrapment

        Court documents accuse the woman of attempting to hire a person to kill her ex-girlfriend's partner and kidnap the ex-girlfriend. 

        McDowell Sheriff's Office seeking public's help in stolen mail incident

        McDowell Sheriff's Office seeking public's help in stolen mail incident

          The McDowell County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in identifying the individual in these pictures. This concerns an incident involving residential mail theft that occurred in the Marion area on the evening of Thursday, July 16. Anyone with information can contact Detect…

          Hickory man accused in fatal domestic violence shooting on I-77 in Mooresville has died

          Hickory man accused in fatal domestic violence shooting on I-77 in Mooresville has died

            Justice Faith Wells was fatally shot on July 26. Her boyfriend was accused of shooting her and then himself. 

            NC couple was shot while sleeping in home, later buried in park, search warrant says

            NC couple was shot while sleeping in home, later buried in park, search warrant says

              After they were shot, their faces were used to open their phones and remove the passcodes, according to the search warrant.

              Man convicted of murdering McDowell County woman in 1993 claims innocence, requests new trial

              Man convicted of murdering McDowell County woman in 1993 claims innocence, requests new trial

                “Cold case investigations of cases where there is public pressure for resolution can fall prey to tunnel vision and sloppy investigation fueled by a need for answers."

                Read motion filed claiming man convicted of killing Zilpha Lowery in innocent

                Read motion filed claiming man convicted of killing Zilpha Lowery in innocent

                  The N.C. Center on Actual Innocence is representing Robert Dean Taylor to try to get the conviction overturned.

                  Marion man charged with 10 counts sexual exploitation of a minor

                  Marion man charged with 10 counts sexual exploitation of a minor

                  On Wednesday, July 22, investigators with the Marion Police Department were informed of possible child pornography.

                  'Clearly obsessed with her': Police say Hickory man shot girlfriend as she was driving on I-77

                  'Clearly obsessed with her': Police say Hickory man shot girlfriend as she was driving on I-77

                  “This was a domestic that may very well turn into a murder-suicide, depending on the conditions of both people," Mooresville Police Chief Ron Campurciani said.

                  McDowell County felon faces firearm possession charge

                  McDowell County felon faces firearm possession charge

                  A search of the vehicle turned up a loaded firearm. 

                  Mooresville police chief gives update on Interstate 77 shooting

                  Mooresville police chief gives update on Interstate 77 shooting

                  Mooresville Police Chief Ron Campurciani said the shooting along Interstate 77 on Sunday was a domestic violence crime that happened inside of a vehicle not a drive-by shooting.

                  North Carolina legislature looks to 'modernize' DWI laws. Here's what to know

                  North Carolina legislature looks to 'modernize' DWI laws. Here's what to know

                  A new bill could tighten laws around driving while impaired in North Carolina.

                  McDowell County NC woman charged after 10-year-old tests positive for drugs

                  McDowell County NC woman charged after 10-year-old tests positive for drugs

                  The sheriff's office received a referral from the McDowell County Department of Social Services about a child being neglected

                  Kadin Hoger grilling at the encampment on Williamson and South Baldwin streets

                  Kadin Hoger grilling at the encampment on Williamson and South Baldwin streets

                  Kadin Hoger was grilling at the encampment on Williamson and South Baldwin streets from 2 p.m. Friday until 2 a.m. Saturday.

                  People gather at the site where Corey Ruiz was fatally shot by a police officer

                  People gather at the site where Corey Ruiz was fatally shot by a police officer

                  People gather at Williamson and South Baldwin Streets where Corey Ruiz was fatally shot by a police officer on Wednesday afternoon in Madison.

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                  Rutherfordton tests five electric vehicles in rural fleet pilot

                  Rutherfordton tests five electric vehicles in rural fleet pilot

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                  Rutherfordton, N.C., is piloting five electric vehicles in police, fire, public works and parks roles to track costs, performance and long-term fleet savings.

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                  King University women’s volleyball ranked 11th in 2026 poll

                  King University women’s volleyball ranked 11th in 2026 poll

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                  King University women’s volleyball was ranked 11th in the 2026 Conference Carolinas preseason poll, earning 89 points and highlighting three Tornado players to watch.

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                  Kyle Busch’s first Bristol triple sweep made NASCAR history

                  Kyle Busch’s first Bristol triple sweep made NASCAR history

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                  In August 2010, Kyle Busch made NASCAR history at Bristol Motor Speedway by winning Truck, O’Reilly Series and Cup races for a rare 1,000-lap triple sweep.

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                  Service opportunities to support women in transitional housing

                  Service opportunities to support women in transitional housing

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                  Explore service opportunities with Hope House Foundation, from mentoring and life skills support to donation drives, childcare, and tutoring for women in transitional housing.

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                  What Really Happens When You Call for Emergency HVAC Help at 2 AM

                  What Really Happens When You Call for Emergency HVAC Help at 2 AM

                  Affiliate content. Learn what to do if you need an emergency HVAC repair. 

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

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

                  Affiliate content.  Learn why it is important to check the HVAC system when buying or selling home. 

                  Your utility bill is telling you something: what rising costs reveal about your HVAC system

                  Your utility bill is telling you something: what rising costs reveal about your HVAC system

                  Affiliate content. Learn what to do about rising energy costs from your HVAC system. 

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

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

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

                  Williamson Street memorial site holds strong on day 3

                  Williamson Street memorial site holds strong on day 3

                  The memorial for Corey Ruiz has been in place on Williamson Street since Wednesday, when Ruiz was shot dead by police there. It was still holding strong Saturday, with no sign of police or other means of removal. Protesters said they plan on staying as long as they can.

                  McDowell County Sheriff’s Office warns about scammers impersonating law enforcement

                  McDowell County Sheriff’s Office warns about scammers impersonating law enforcement

                  “As a reminder to the public: This is NOT how we operate," the sheriff's office said.

                  700 NC residents lost more than $8.4 million in 2025 to this fraud. Here’s how

                  700 NC residents lost more than $8.4 million in 2025 to this fraud. Here’s how

                  “The No. 1 rule is, in any of our frauds across any sector that we work in law enforcement, is if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.”

                  McDowell County woman accused of stabbing sleeping man with pocketknife

                  McDowell County woman accused of stabbing sleeping man with pocketknife

                  The victim had multiple stab wounds and cuts across his body.

                  Joint law enforcement operation in McDowell County results in 56 charges

                  Joint law enforcement operation in McDowell County results in 56 charges

                  “Operations like this allow us to hold offenders accountable while reminding the community that their safety remains our top priority."

                  Scam callers claiming to be with McDowell County Sheriff’s Office

                  Scam callers claiming to be with McDowell County Sheriff’s Office

                  “The sheriff’s office will never call anyone demanding money, payment, gift cards, wire transfers, cryptocurrency or any other form of payment"

                  McDowell County woman charged after children in her care test positive for narcotics

                  McDowell County woman charged after children in her care test positive for narcotics

                  An investigation found that illegal drugs were being used around the children, the sheriff's office said.

                  Can you be arrested for denying your pet vet care? Here’s what NC law says

                  Can you be arrested for denying your pet vet care? Here’s what NC law says

                  The arrest of a Raleigh man for allegedly denying his dog emergency surgery highlights a facet of North Carolina law that classifies failure to provide such care as animal cruelty. 

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