Top Story Spotlight Swannanoa man faces sexual assault charges in McDowell County Mike Conley Oct 14, 2026 Oct 14, 2026 Updated Oct 16, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A Buncombe County man was arrested for a reported sexual assault in McDowell County.kAm+2492CJ vC@36? {633@?[ ah[ @7 $H2??2?@2[ :D 492C865 H:E9 76=@?J D64@?5\568C66 7@C46 D6I @776?D6[ E96 |4s@H6== r@F?EJ $96C:77’D ~77:46 D2:5]k^AmkAm%96 76>2=6 G:4E:> E2=<65 E@ |4s@H6== r@F?EJ $96C:77’D ~77:46 s6AFEJ p?86= w6C?2?56K 23@FE 2 A@DD:3=6 D6IF2= 2DD2F=E @? $6AE] af[ E96 D96C:77’D @77:46 D2:5]k^AmkAm%96 D96C:77’D @77:46 D2:5 E96 G:4E:> :56?E:7:65 {633@? 2D E96 2EE24<6C] %96 2CC6DE H2CC2?E D2:5 E96 G:4E:> H2D A9JD:42==J 96=A=6DD 2E E96 E:>6 @7 E96 C6A@CE65 2DD2F=E]k^Am kAm%96 G:4E:> E@=5 :?G6DE:82E@CD E96 2DD2F=E 92AA6?65 H9:=6 D96 H2D D=66A:?8] {633@? H2D 2CC6DE65 @? ~4E] `[ E96 D96C:77’D @77:46 D2:5]k^Am People are also reading… Republicans win all the local races in McDowell County in 2026 elections Could a data center bring more revenue to McDowell County? This local leader says yes Longer wait for Buc-ee’s: Mebane opening delayed until at least early 2028 East Marion, Blue Ridge or Marion Global? Residents can vote on new school name Studs and duds from Carolina Panthers' Week 9 loss to Broncos Update: Republicans win all local races in McDowell County; Greene, Johnson, Daniel reelected International champion to face hometown wrestler in Marion professional wrestling event Foxx's reelection fate may come down to nearly 3,000 provisional ballots McDowell Commissioners hold special meeting Friday morning McDowell commission chairman: We have not spoken with a data center company Would listless MLB team trade unicorn shortstop? Blockbuster possibilities Hunter's Liver Mush needs help with repairs, rising costs to keep Marion business operating Dia de los Muertos returns Saturday to downtown Marion Old Fort's November First Friday brings live music, art and town's first drum circle Mission Ministries Alliance invites McDowell community to take part in ‘Sharing the Abundance’ kAm{633@? H2D 8:G6? 2 S`ad[___ D64FC65 3@?5] {633@? A@DE65 32:= @? ~4E] a[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 4@FCE 5@4F>6?ED]k^AmkAm{633@? :D :??@46?E F?E:= AC@G6? 8F:=EJ :? 2 4@FCE @7 =2H]k^Am Lebbon PHOTO SUBMITTED 0 Comments Love 0 Funny 0 Wow 0 Sad 0 Angry 0 Sign up for our Crime & Courts newsletter Get the latest in local public safety news with this weekly email. Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Mike Conley Staff Writer Author email Follow Mike Conley Close Get email notifications on {{subject}} daily! Your notification has been saved. There was a problem saving your notification. {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Save Manage followed notifications Close Followed notifications Please log in to use this feature Log In Don't have an account? Sign Up Today Related to this story Most Popular Marion woman charged with trying to steal dog from McDowell County residence The dog's owner provided footage to law enforcement of the reported breaking and entering. Marion man charged with stealing $58,000 tractor in March, arrested in October Shortly after being reported missing, the tractor was found abandoned at a property on Lawing Road in Marion. Cherryville man charged in McDowell County for larceny of $2,2000 Honda ATV The four-wheeler was reported stolen on Aug. 5, according to the McDowell County Sheriff's Office. Old Fort man charged with breaking and entering at Marion warehouse A sheriff's deputy saw a man fleeing from the area following a breaking and entering report. Watch Now: Related Video Tesla Adds Cybertruck Shift Before Major Factory Change Who is Stephen Miller? Meet Trump's new chief of staff Who is Stephen Miller? Meet Trump's new chief of staff Why Tesla is ending Cybertruck production Why Tesla is ending Cybertruck production Judge temporarily halts construction of Trump's proposed DC arch Judge temporarily halts construction of Trump's proposed DC arch Recommended for you
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Marion woman charged with trying to steal dog from McDowell County residence The dog's owner provided footage to law enforcement of the reported breaking and entering.
Marion man charged with stealing $58,000 tractor in March, arrested in October Shortly after being reported missing, the tractor was found abandoned at a property on Lawing Road in Marion.
Cherryville man charged in McDowell County for larceny of $2,2000 Honda ATV The four-wheeler was reported stolen on Aug. 5, according to the McDowell County Sheriff's Office.Â
Old Fort man charged with breaking and entering at Marion warehouse A sheriff's deputy saw a man fleeing from the area following a breaking and entering report.Â
