Top Story Spotlight McDowell County Sheriff's Office warns of phone scam claiming people missed court, owe fine Mike Conley Mar 4, 2026 Mar 4, 2026 Updated Apr 11, 2026 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save McDowell County residents are being warned about a phone scam currently circulating in the area.kAm$42>>6CD 2C6 4@?E24E:?8 :?5:G:5F2=D 4=2:>:?8 E@ 36 H:E9 E96 qFC<6 r@F?EJ $96C:77’D ~77:46 2?5 E6==:?8 G:4E:>D E96J >:DD65 2 7656C2= 4@FCE 52E6 2?5 H:== 36 2CC6DE65 F?=6DD E96J :>>65:2E6=J A2J 2 7:?6[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 2 ?6HD C6=62D6 7C@> E96 |4s@H6== r@F?EJ $96C:77’D ~77:46] %96 42==6CD 2C6 FD:?8 E96 ?2>6D @7 C62= =2H 6?7@C46>6?E @77:46CD E@ D@F?5 4@?G:?4:?8[ E96 C6=62D6 D2:5]k^AmkAm%96 C6=62D6 D2:5 =2H 6?7@C46>6?E H:== ?@E 42== E@ 56>2?5 A2J>6?E E@ 2G@:5 2CC6DE @C 2D< A6@A=6 E@ A2J 7:?6D @G6C E96 A9@?6[ E9C@F89 8:7E 42C5D[ 4CJAE@4FCC6?4J @C A2J>6?E 2AAD]k^Am kAmQp?5 ?@[ J@F 42?’E V4=62C 2 H2CC2?EV H:E9 2 '6?>@ EC2?D24E:@?[Q E96 C6=62D6 D2:5]k^Am People are also reading… 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 Walt Bagwell named Marion’s Main Street Champion. "His contributions make a meaningful difference." McDowell County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing classic car McDowell County Schools alum went from Battle of Books to biomedical engineering This new spot in Marion is offering locally grown food and beer, run by farmers and a brewer This WNC family lost their home in Hurricane Helene. 19 months later, they're getting a new one. McDowell high school victim testified before former guidance counselor pleads guilty to sex crimes Morganton man charged with raping child; placed under $1 million bond City of Marion issues water shortage advisory due to drought 5 questions answered about the trial of former McDowell High counselor Jessica Finley Ingles board fight: Proxy advisors back Sackler-linked firm for board Trump safe after being rushed from White House correspondents dinner; shooter in custody U.S. Department of Agriculture declares 2026 drought a disaster for western NC McDowell Tech update in Old Fort highlights gains, facility updates kAmx7 J@F C646:G6 @?6 @7 E96D6 42==D[ E96 D96C:77VD @77:46 D2:5 E@ 92?8 FA :>>65:2E6=J 2?5 ?@E AC@G:56 A6CD@?2= @C 7:?2?4:2= :?7@C>2E:@?] #6A@CE E96 :?4:56?E E@ =@42= =2H 6?7@C46>6?E 286?4J[ E96 ?6HD C6=62D6 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 McDowell County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing classic car It was last seen parked in the owner’s garage off Bethel Church Road on Thursday, April 16. McDowell high school victim testified before former guidance counselor pleads guilty to sex crimes “A predator was lurking behind the walls of the counseling office, waiting for a victim,” the victim's sister said. Morganton man charged with raping child; placed under $1 million bond 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 The case went to trial last week. Testimony began April 15. After the victim testified in court on Thursday, Jessica Patrick Finley pleaded gu… Former McDowell High volleyball coach, counselor pleads guilty to child sex crimes mid-trial Jessica Finley pleaded guilty on Thursday on the second day of testimony in the trial against her. Watch Now: Related Video Morganton woman speaks against proposed increase of Duke Energy rates Newton resident, nonprofit cofounder speaks against Duke Energy raise electricity rates Newton resident, nonprofit cofounder speaks against Duke Energy raise electricity rates Rutherfordton woman talks about difficulties of paying bills Rutherfordton woman talks about difficulties of paying bills Morganton professor, environmental justice advocate speaks against allowing Duke Energy to increase prices Morganton professor, environmental justice advocate speaks against allowing Duke Energy to increase prices Recommended for you
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McDowell County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing classic car It was last seen parked in the owner’s garage off Bethel Church Road on Thursday, April 16.
McDowell high school victim testified before former guidance counselor pleads guilty to sex crimes “A predator was lurking behind the walls of the counseling office, waiting for a victim,” the victim's sister said.
Morganton man charged with raping child; placed under $1 million bond 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 The case went to trial last week. Testimony began April 15. After the victim testified in court on Thursday, Jessica Patrick Finley pleaded gu…
Former McDowell High volleyball coach, counselor pleads guilty to child sex crimes mid-trial Jessica Finley pleaded guilty on Thursday on the second day of testimony in the trial against her.
Morganton professor, environmental justice advocate speaks against allowing Duke Energy to increase prices
Morganton professor, environmental justice advocate speaks against allowing Duke Energy to increase prices
