Spotlight Hickory Gold King store owner faces federal charge; accused of selling $580,000 in stolen goods Sarah C. Johnson Jun 23, 2026 Jun 23, 2026 Updated Jun 25, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The owner of the Gold King pawn shop in Hickory was indicted on a federal charge linked to thefts from local retail stores between 2020 and 2024. Marty Christopher McDaniel at his first appearance in Catawba County District Court on June 11, 2024. ROBERT C. REED, Record file kAm|2CEJ r9C:DE@A96C |4s2?:6=[ ed[ @7 w:4<@CJ[ 2?5 z6??J !C:46[ cc[ @7 r@?@G6C[ 2C6 6249 724:?8 2 7656C2= 492C86 @7 4@?DA:C24J E@ EC2?DA@CE DE@=6? 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