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… Marion man charged after 200 grams of cocaine found in search of home near school Man "involved in a shooting" Friday evening found, McDowell sheriff's office says Old Fort’s B Side Bakery & Books offers fresh made breads, books and more Amtrak’s western North Carolina expansion: Bringing passenger rail back to Asheville and beyond Compassion Care Services in Marion celebrates opening; provides services for adults with disabilities McDowell County leaders hear updates, concerns about 2027 property value reappraisal Marion dam gets $2.7 million for repairs; dam behind condemned Westwood Chateau apartments Mace wins sheriff’s office in Republican primary; unopposed in general election McDowell County Commissioners to talk grant partnership with Freedom Life Monday Author of book on lost NC towns coming to downtown Marion for Women’s History Month Old Fort to get $1.24 million in FEMA money for repairs for Westerman Street Election final update: Final election results are in for McDowell County Old Fort fire chief says Stuckey’s and Dairy Queen fire cause under investigation See photos: Stuckey’s and Dairy Queen building near Old Fort burns on Saturday McDowell County nonprofit seeking grant to help incarcerated parents and their children 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 Marion man charged after 200 grams of cocaine found in search of home near school 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. Man "involved in a shooting" Friday evening found, McDowell sheriff's office says “This individual was involved in a shooting this evening and is considered armed and dangerous. Do not approach,” reads the news release. Four arrested in McDowell County child predator online sting operation The charges stem from conversations the suspects had with people they believed were children online, but were actually detectives, according t… Former official says Mooresville pressured him over mayor’s midnight office visit A third whistleblower lawsuit alleges that a former Mooresville employee faced two options when he found evidence of Mayor Chris Carney inside… 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. Watch Now: Related Video Iran warns UAE about possible attack on U.S military 'hideouts', urges citizens to evacuate Israel and Lebanon are expected to hold direct talks in the coming days Israel and Lebanon are expected to hold direct talks in the coming days Iran allows limited Indian shipping through Strait of Hormuz Iran allows limited Indian shipping through Strait of Hormuz SAVE America Act: Why Is It So Important To The Trump Admin?... SAVE America Act: Why Is It So Important To The Trump Admin?... Recommended for you
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Marion man charged after 200 grams of cocaine found in search of home near school 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.
Man "involved in a shooting" Friday evening found, McDowell sheriff's office says “This individual was involved in a shooting this evening and is considered armed and dangerous. Do not approach,” reads the news release.
Four arrested in McDowell County child predator online sting operation The charges stem from conversations the suspects had with people they believed were children online, but were actually detectives, according t…
Former official says Mooresville pressured him over mayor’s midnight office visit A third whistleblower lawsuit alleges that a former Mooresville employee faced two options when he found evidence of Mayor Chris Carney inside…
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.
