Top Story Spotlight Marion man accused of starting structure fire, sending threatening texts, video about fire Mike Conley Nov 4, 2025 Nov 4, 2025 Updated Nov 5, 2025 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A Marion man is accused of starting a fire after a fight with his wife.kAmy6C6>:29 }2E92? q2CE=6EE[ c_[ @7 |2C:@?[ :D 492C865 H:E9 76=@?J 3FC?:?8 A6CD@?2= AC@A6CEJ 2?5 >:D56>62?@C 4@>>F?:42E:?8 E9C62ED] k^Am Bartlett PHOTO SUBMITTED kAm~? |@?52J[ ~4E] af[ 56AFE:6D H:E9 E96 |4s@H6== r@F?EJ $96C:77’D ~77:46 C6DA@?565 E@ 2 42== 7C@> 7:C6 2?5 t|$ 4C6HD 23@FE 2 >2? H2=<:?8 2H2J 7C@> E96 2C62 @7 2 DECF4EFC6 7:C6[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 2 ?6HD C6=62D6 7C@> E96 |4s@H6== $96C:77’D ~77:46 D6?E |@?52J]k^AmkAmq2CE=6EE H2D DE@AA65 ?62C3J[ E96 D96C:77’D @77:46 D2:5]k^Am kAmp? :?G6DE:82E:@? 7@F?5 E92E q2CE=6EE DE2CE65 E96 7:C6 27E6C 2 G6C32= 2=E6C42E:@? H:E9 9:D H:76[ H9:49 =65 E@ 9:> D6?5:?8 G:56@ 7@@E286 2?5 E9C62E6?:?8 E6IED E@ 96C[ 4@?7:C>:?8 E92E 96 DE2CE65 E96 7:C6[ E96 D96C:77’D @77:46 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 McDowell County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing classic car 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. Marion man charged with burglary and kidnapping after woman held against her will in home Morganton man charged with raping child; placed under $1 million bond Trump safe after being rushed from White House correspondents dinner; shooter in custody City of Marion issues water shortage advisory due to drought McDowell high school victim testified before former guidance counselor pleads guilty to sex crimes Duke basketball makes history with Amazon Prime deal, schedules marquee matchups U.S. Department of Agriculture declares 2026 drought a disaster for western NC McDowell Chamber of Commerce holds annual gala, awarding top businesses, leaders McDowell County Schools alum went from Battle of Books to biomedical engineering FEMA provides $1.4 million to rebuild from Old Fort’s Hurricane Helene damage kAmq2CE=6EE H2D 56?:65 3@?5 5F6 E@ E96 :?4:56?E 36:?8 5@>6DE:4 G:@=6?46\C6=2E65[ 244@C5:?8 E@ E96 ?6HD C6=62D6]k^AmkAm$96C:77 #:4<J %] qF492?2? D2:5 D6G6C2= 286?4:6D 2DD:DE65 H:E9 E9:D :?4:56?Ei |2C:@? u:C6 s6A2CE>6?E 2=@?8 H:E9 v=6?H@@5[ }63@ 2?5 sJD2CEDG:==6 7:C6 56A2CE>6?EDj |4s@H6== t|$[ |4s@H6== #6D4F6 $BF25 2?5 |4s@H6== r@F?EJ u:C6 |2CD92=’D ~77:46]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. Marion man charged with burglary and kidnapping after woman held against her will in home He is charged with felony first-degree burglary and felony second-degree kidnapping. 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. 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. 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… Watch Now: Related Video Trump Lashes Out At Merz, Says US Considering Troop Cuts In Germany Supreme Court Voting Rights Ruling & What It Could Mean For Midterms Supreme Court Voting Rights Ruling & What It Could Mean For Midterms N.C. Wildlife ranger teaches students about black bears N.C. Wildlife ranger teaches students about black bears See High school students release trout in Catawba River tributary See High school students release trout in Catawba River tributary 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.
Marion man charged with burglary and kidnapping after woman held against her will in home He is charged with felony first-degree burglary and felony second-degree kidnapping.
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.
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.
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…
