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

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

  • Julia Coin The Charlotte Observer

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

  • Mike Conley

"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

  • Mike Conley

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.

  • Sarah C. Johnson

“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

      • Mike Conley

      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."

              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.

                    North Carolina restaurant Kickback Jack's settles sex discrimination suit for $1.1M

                    North Carolina restaurant Kickback Jack's settles sex discrimination suit for $1.1M

                    The complaint alleges that the restaurant chain discriminated against men by not hiring them as servers, bartenders, or hosts.

                    Man charged with shooting into a McDowell County business while employees were inside

                    Man charged with shooting into a McDowell County business while employees were inside

                    A bullet hole above the front entrance went through the outside wall and hit a steel beam in the main lobby.

                    Report: District Attorney Ted Bell cleared of misconduct; petition to remove dismissed

                    Report: District Attorney Ted Bell cleared of misconduct; petition to remove dismissed

                    "I remain committed to fulfilling my duties with integrity, professionalism, and an unwavering dedication to justice.”

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

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                    McDowell County leaders hear updates, concerns about 2027 property value reappraisal

                    McDowell County leaders hear updates, concerns about 2027 property value reappraisal

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                    Burke County man charged in Alexander County road rage shooting on Church Road

                    Burke County man charged in Alexander County road rage shooting on Church Road

                    No injuries or property damage were reported in the shooting.

                    'Armed and dangerous': Newton police search for man shot by officer, charged in 2 counties

                    'Armed and dangerous': Newton police search for man shot by officer, charged in 2 counties

                    A Winston-Salem hospital released the man without notifying police. 

                    Marion pair charged with possession of methamphetamine after vehicle stop

                    Marion pair charged with possession of methamphetamine after vehicle stop

                    A search of the vehicle by deputies and K-9 Rambo turned up suspected amounts of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. 

                    Sheriff: 940 grams of meth, 1,200 grams of marijuana, 17 guns found in McDowell County felon’s home

                    Sheriff: 940 grams of meth, 1,200 grams of marijuana, 17 guns found in McDowell County felon’s home

                    "This arrest sends a clear message to those who choose to engage in this type of criminal activity, that it will not be tolerated in McDowell County, and we will continue to aggressively pursue those who put our citizens at risk."

                    Three men charged with trying to sell stolen boom lift to McDowell County business

                    Three men charged with trying to sell stolen boom lift to McDowell County business

                    The lift was being sold on Facebook Marketplace.

                    McDowell sheriff: 30 grams of meth found after K-9 alerted to narcotics during traffic stop

                    McDowell sheriff: 30 grams of meth found after K-9 alerted to narcotics during traffic stop

                    Two people were charged.

                    Caldwell County man shot, killed on Monday; Lenoir man charged with murder

                    Caldwell County man shot, killed on Monday; Lenoir man charged with murder

                    The shooting was reported shortly after 2 a.m. on Monday.

                    Sheriff: 5,000 grams of mushrooms, 6,000 grams of marijuana, 268 grams meth seized in operation

                    Sheriff: 5,000 grams of mushrooms, 6,000 grams of marijuana, 268 grams meth seized in operation

                    Twenty-two people were arrested as part of a months-long operation in McDowell County.

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