Top Story Spotlight Police: Marion man fled from officers, was later found stuck on Morganton railroad tracks Sharon McBrayer Sep 24, 2026 2 hrs ago 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A man whose vehicle ended up on railroad tracks in Morganton Wednesday night is facing multiple charges.kAmpFDE:? y2>6D (:=D@?[ ac[ @7 |2C:@?[ H2D 492C865 H:E9 >:D56>62?@C 9:E^CF? =62G6 D46?6 @7 AC@A6CEJ 52>286 2?5 72:=FC6 E@ DE@A 7@C 2 DE625J C65 =:89E] w6 2=D@ :D 724:?8 >:D56>62?@C 5C:G:?8 H9:=6 :>A2:C65 2?5 >:D56>62?@C EC6DA2DD:?8 @? E96 C2:=C@25 C:89E\@7\H2J[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 4@FCE C64@C5D]k^AmkAm%96 492C86D 42>6 27E6C |@C82?E@? s6A2CE>6?E @7 !F3=:4 $276EJ @77:46CD C6DA@?565 E@ 2 G69:4=6 HC64< 2E E96 :?E6CD64E:@? @7 qFC<6>@?E pG6?F6 2?5 (6DE u=6>:?8 sC:G6 2E 2C@F?5 hic_ A]>] (65?6D52J]k^Am kAm!F3=:4 D276EJ D2:5 2 3=24< r96GC@=6E %29@6 H2D :?G@=G65 :? E96 4C2D9 2?5 H2D 5C:G6? 3J (:=D@?] ~77:46CD DFDA64E65 (:=D@? H2D :>A2:C65 2E E96 E:>6 @7 E96 HC64<[ :E D2:5] q67@C6 @77:46CD 4@F=5 4@>A=6E6 E96:C :?G6DE:82E:@?[ (:=D@? 7=65 E96 D46?6 :? E96 %29@6[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 2 C6=62D6 7C@> AF3=:4 D276EJ]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 What's the latest on the Clinchfield Mill apartment project in Marion? Marion man charged with assault inflicting serious bodily injury Marion woman gets 3 years in prison for defrauding FEMA after Helene What's the latest on Old Fort's streetscape? Here's the schedule for construction, detour routes Campaign saves Asheville bear 'Dolly' from death. Here's what to know McDowell County Safe Baby Court program works to place foster kids in homes quickly Environmental association says federal rule change threatens Lake James watershed Woman accused of doing heroin in restroom at sheriff’s office, NC deputies say McDowell County Schools alumni spotlight: Early College grad's career brings her back home McDowell County talk new 911 Center, animal shelter and funding challenges McDowell Sheriff’s Office warns of scam: Victim called shortly after fire alarm at home Two write-in candidates running in McDowell County fall elections Lenoir-Rhyne basketball teams release rosters, two Hickory-area players made the cut A Chevrolet Tahoe ended up on the railroad tracks in Morganton. Photo courtesy of MDPS kAmyFDE 367@C6 ``ia_ A]>][ @77:46CD C646:G65 2 C6A@CE E96 r96GC@=6E %29@6 925 364@>6 DEF4< @? E96 C2:=C@25 EC24<D ?62C $@FE9 r@==686 $EC66E] ~77:46CD C6DA@?565 E@ E96 2C62 2?5 7@F?5 E96 G69:4=6 @? E96 C2:=C@25 EC24<D 36EH66? $@FE9 r@==686 2?5 #2?5 DEC66ED[ H96C6 E96J 2=D@ 7@F?5 (:=D@?[ E96 C6=62D6 D2:5]k^Am kAm~77:46CD 4@?5F4E65 2 s(x :?G6DE:82E:@? 2?5 56E6C>:?65 E92E (:=D@? H2D :>A2:C65[ E96 C6=62D6 D2:5] (:=D@? H2D 2CC6DE65 2?5 492C865[ 244@C5:?8 E@ E96 C6=62D6]k^Am Wilson Photo contributed, BCSO kAm(:=D@? H2D @C56C65 E@ DFCC6?56C 9:D 5C:G6C’D =:46?D6 7@C 2E =62DE b_ 52JD[ 4@FCE C64@C5D D9@H]k^AmkAm(:=D@? C646:G65 2 Sa[___ D64FC65 3@?5 2?5 92D 2 4@FCE 52E6 @? ~4E] ae[ 244@C5:?8 E@ E96 C6=62D6 2?5 4@FCE C64@C5D]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. 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. 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 … McDowell Sheriff’s Office warns of scam: Victim called shortly after fire alarm at home The McDowell County Sheriff’s Office received a report from a community member involving a concerning new angle on the familiar “failure to ap… Watch Now: Related Video Judge orders man shot by ICE to court as police release new body cam video Chinese beauty products prove resilient amid US-China trade war Chinese beauty products prove resilient amid US-China trade war What the FAA's new AI system means for Washington DC-area flyers What the FAA's new AI system means for Washington DC-area flyers How Long Does Beef Jerky ACTUALLY Stay Good? How Long Does Beef Jerky ACTUALLY Stay Good? Recommended for you
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