Top Story Spotlight Marion couple charged with exposing child to drugs; children tested after DSS referral Mike Conley Feb 25, 2026 Feb 25, 2026 Updated Apr 4, 2026 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A Marion couple was charged after a child in their care tested positive for drugs.kAmq6E92?J %2J=@C w6?D=6J[ bh[ 2?5 !C6DE@? q2==6H w6?D=6J[ bh[ 2C6 492C865 H:E9 76=@?J 6IA@D:?8 2 49:=5 E@ 2 4@?EC@==65 DF3DE2?46[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 2 ?6HD C6=62D6 7C@> E96 |4s@H6== r@F?EJ $96C:77VD ~77:46]k^Am Preston Hensley PHOTO SUBMITTED Bethany Hensley PHOTO SUBMITTED kAm~? %F6D52J[ y2?] `b[ s6E64E:G6 q:==:6 qC@H? H:E9 E96 |4s@H6== r@F?EJ $96C:77’D ~77:46 DA@<6 H:E9 E96 w6?D=6JD 27E6C 2 C676CC2= 7C@> E96 |4s@H6== r@F?EJ s6A2CE>6?E @7 $@4:2= $6CG:46D]k^AmkAmp7E6C 2? :?G6DE:82E:@?[ E96 49:=5C6? :? E96 9@>6 H6C6 E6DE65 7@C ?2C4@E:4D 6IA@DFC6 27E6C E96 A2C6?ED’ 4@?D6?E[ 244@C5:?8 E@ E96 C6=62D6]k^Am People are also reading… 12-year-old arrested in death of classmate who was hit in the head by a metal water bottle McDowell County man charged with sexual assault of employee One person critically injured in Sunday crash involving bicycle in McDowell County McDowell County native started mowing lawns at 15. 5 years later, he has a business, employees See events that will close Marion downtown streets this year, including Friday night concerts Investigation continues into fatal wreck that killed juvenile on Sunday This new spot in Marion is offering locally grown food and beer, run by farmers and a brewer Highway patrol: Juvenile killed in McDowell County wreck while driving electric bike Art gallery in Old Fort champions western North Carolina art Sheriff's office: Marion man charged with breaking and entering McDowell legal leaders: Justice denied is a public shame For McDowell High alum Michael Smith, education is a lifelong journey Actor in "The Pitt' is from North Carolina, raised by ER nurse mom, paramedic dad McDowell County will help some households connect to county water McDowell County women's powerlifter inducted into North Carolina hall of fame kAm%96 w6?D=6JD H6C6 492C865 @? u63] b[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 2? 2CC6DE H2CC2?E]k^AmkAmq6E92?J w6?D=6J C646:G65 2 Sfd[___ D64FC65 3@?5 H9:=6 !C6DE@? w6?D=6J H2D :?:E:2==J 56?:65 3@?5 5F6 E@ 2=C625J 36:?8 @FE @? AC6EC:2= C6=62D6]k^AmkAm~? u63] c[ |4s@H6== r@F?EJ sCF8 t?7@C46>6?E 6I64FE65 2 ?2C4@E:4D D62C49 H2CC2?E 2E E96 w6?D=6JD’ 9@>6 :? |2C:@?] sFC:?8 E96 D62C49[ 56E64E:G6D 7@F?5 `f 8C2>D @7 4@42:?6[ E96 C6=62D6 D2:5]k^AmkAm%96 w6?D=6JD H6C6 3@E9 492C865 H:E9 76=@?J A@DD6DD:@? @7 4@42:?6 2?5 76=@?J >2:?E2:? 2 G69:4=6[ 5H6==:?8 @C A=246 7@C 4@?EC@==65 DF3DE2?46[ E96 C6=62D6 D2:5] q6E92?J w6?D=6J H2D :DDF65 2 D64FC65 3@?5 @7 Sa_[___[ 2?5 !C6DE@? w6?D=6J H2D 8:G6? 2 Sad[___ 3@?5 @? E96 ?6H 492C86D]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 man charged with sexual assault of employee He was charged and arrested on March 30. Sheriff's office: Marion man charged with breaking and entering He was arrested and charged with felony breaking and entering. He was issued a secured bond of $500,000. Marion woman charged with starting wildfire in northern McDowell County As of Tuesday morning, the fire is 185 acres in size and 20% contained. Marion man charged with death by distribution in 22-year-old's 2025 overdose death An autopsy revealed the man died from toxic levels of fentanyl and cocaine in his system. McDowell County man charged with abuse of child, adults with special needs An 11-year-old girl, an adult man and adult woman (both with special needs) were living at the home without running water or indoor plumbing, … Watch Now: Related Video Melania Trump denies ties to Jeffrey Epstein in a White House address 2026-04-09T122029Z_1_LWD113809042026RP1_RTRWNEV_D_1138-IRAN-CRISIS-EXPLOSIVE-MEDIA.MP4 2026-04-09T122029Z_1_LWD113809042026RP1_RTRWNEV_D_1138-IRAN-CRISIS-EXPLOSIVE-MEDIA.MP4 Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again, accuses US of breaking ceasefire Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again, accuses US of breaking ceasefire Families of Gilgo Beach murder victims express gratitude for Rex Heuermann’s guilty pleas Families of Gilgo Beach murder victims express gratitude for Rex Heuermann’s guilty pleas Recommended for you
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Sheriff's office: Marion man charged with breaking and entering He was arrested and charged with felony breaking and entering. He was issued a secured bond of $500,000.
Marion woman charged with starting wildfire in northern McDowell County As of Tuesday morning, the fire is 185 acres in size and 20% contained.Â
Marion man charged with death by distribution in 22-year-old's 2025 overdose death An autopsy revealed the man died from toxic levels of fentanyl and cocaine in his system.
McDowell County man charged with abuse of child, adults with special needs An 11-year-old girl, an adult man and adult woman (both with special needs) were living at the home without running water or indoor plumbing, …
