Top Story Spotlight Morganton man faces drug, felony firearm possession charges in McDowell County Mike Conley Aug 17, 2026 Aug 17, 2026 Updated Aug 17, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A Morganton man faces charges in McDowell County for felony possession of a firearm and possession of methamphetamine. Molisee SUBMITTED PHOTO kAm~? (65?6D52J[ pF8] `a[ s6AFEJ wF?E6C z:C3J @7 E96 |4s@H6== r@F?EJ $96C:77’D ~77:46 :?:E:2E65 2 EC277:4 DE@A @? 2 y66A r96C@<66 2E E96 :?E6CD64E:@? @7 y24<E@H? 2?5 u2:CG:6H C@25D :? |2C:@? 7@C EC277:4 G:@=2E:@?D[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 2 ?6HD C6=62D6 7C@> E96 D96C:77VD @77:46]k^AmkAm(:==:2> p?5C6H |@=:D66[ ba[ @7 |@C82?E@?[ E96 5C:G6C[ H2D 7@F?5 E@ 36 @A6C2E:?8 E96 G69:4=6 H:E9 2 DFDA6?565 5C:G6C’D =:46?D6] (9:=6 DA62<:?8 H:E9 z:C3J[ |@=:D66 D2:5 96 H2D 2 4@?G:4E65 76=@? :? E96 DE2E6 @7 (6DE ':C8:?:2 2?5 H2D :? A@DD6DD:@? @7 2 7:C62C>[ E96 C6=62D6 D2:5]k^Am kAmp DF3D6BF6?E D62C49 EFC?65 FA DFDA64E65 >6E92>A96E2>:?6[ 2 =@2565 DJC:?86 4@?E2:?:?8 2? F?<?@H? DF3DE2?46[ ?F>6C@FD F?=@2565 DJC:?86D 2?5 5CF8 A2C2A96C?2=:2[ E96 D96C:77VD @77:46 D2:5]k^Am People are also reading… Old Fort woman charged with murder Friday Marion meat processing plant run by local family brings quality meats, serves farmers Marion man charged with assault inflicting serious bodily injury Police: Marion man fled from officers, was later found stuck on Morganton railroad tracks Marion woman gets 3 years in prison for defrauding FEMA after Helene What's the latest on the Clinchfield Mill apartment project in Marion? Campaign saves Asheville bear 'Dolly' from death. Here's what to know Environmental association says federal rule change threatens Lake James watershed McDowell County Safe Baby Court program works to place foster kids in homes quickly Old Fort says streetscape project on Catawba Avenue still on schedule Lenoir-Rhyne basketball teams release rosters, two Hickory-area players made the cut Marion task force makes recommendations to help address homelessness What's the latest on Old Fort's streetscape? Here's the schedule for construction, detour routes Woman accused of doing heroin in restroom at sheriff’s office, NC deputies say Two write-in candidates running in McDowell County fall elections kAm|@=:D66 H2D 492C865 H:E9 76=@?J A@DD6DD:@? @7 2 7:C62C> 3J 2 76=@? 2?5 76=@?J A@DD6DD:@? @7 >6E92>A96E2>:?6] w6 H2D :DDF65 2 Sad[___ D64FC65 3@?5[ E96 D96C:77VD @77:46 D2:5]k^Am 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 Old Fort woman charged with murder Friday Old Fort Police Chief Melvin Lytle said the incident was a domestic situation. Marion man charged with assault inflicting serious bodily injury The victim had sustained multiple fractures to his nose. Police: Marion man fled from officers, was later found stuck on Morganton railroad tracks Officers received a report the Chevrolet Tahoe had become stuck on the railroad tracks near South College Street. Marion woman gets 3 years in prison for defrauding FEMA after Helene "Every dollar of that money should have gone to those that needed it. Instead, Cantrell stole that taxpayer money — and committed her fraud wh… Woman accused of doing heroin in restroom at sheriff’s office, NC deputies say A routine appointment at the sheriff’s office became a felony when a 47-year-old woman stopped to do heroin in the ladies' room, according to … Watch Now: Related Video US: Xi leaves White House after concluding talks with Trump. Sterling wildlife rehabber Sally Beckwith cares for baby bats Sterling wildlife rehabber Sally Beckwith cares for baby bats Trump admin to cut 760K ObamaCare enrollees Trump admin to cut 760K ObamaCare enrollees Judge orders man shot by ICE to court as police release new body cam video Judge orders man shot by ICE to court as police release new body cam video Recommended for you
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Old Fort woman charged with murder Friday Old Fort Police Chief Melvin Lytle said the incident was a domestic situation.
Marion man charged with assault inflicting serious bodily injury The victim had sustained multiple fractures to his nose.
Police: Marion man fled from officers, was later found stuck on Morganton railroad tracks Officers received a report the Chevrolet Tahoe had become stuck on the railroad tracks near South College Street.Â
Marion woman gets 3 years in prison for defrauding FEMA after Helene "Every dollar of that money should have gone to those that needed it. Instead, Cantrell stole that taxpayer money — and committed her fraud wh…
Woman accused of doing heroin in restroom at sheriff’s office, NC deputies say A routine appointment at the sheriff’s office became a felony when a 47-year-old woman stopped to do heroin in the ladies' room, according to …
