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 Prefer us on Google Learn More 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… Opening soon? The Madness, Copper Penny Grill still coming to Marion, owners say Marion man gets multiple drug charges after SWAT Team search McDowell High School graduates 313 in Friday ceremony McDowell High School graduation is Friday. Shuttles to run from three parking areas McDowell County alum credits education for preparing him for career in law enforcement S.C. man charged with statutory rape of McDowell child Music, festivals among free things to do this weekend in and around McDowell County Exclusive leaked documents expose growing white supremacist group McDowell County Commissioners to meet Monday See schedule, events at 2026 N.C. Gold Festival, coin show this weekend in McDowell County Hickory NASCAR legend Ned Jarrett dies at home in Newton on Thursday Trails, Trains and Travelin’ McCourys: Festival is multifaceted celebration of outdoors, music Meet the McDowell County Soil and Water District contest winners 28th annual Operation Backpack set to begin for McDowell’s students Health center’s director denies clinic harmed patients by over-prescribing opioids 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 Marion man gets multiple drug charges after SWAT Team search "This arrest is the result of the continued dedication of our team to remove illegal drugs from our communities." S.C. man charged with statutory rape of McDowell child An investigation that began after a runaway juvenile from McDowell was located has led to the arrest of a South Carolina man on felony child s… Marion man shot at Love's Travel Stop dies; Lincolnton man now faces murder charge The shooting happened in Newton on May 11. Family of man shot by Newton officer grieves as they wait for officer to be sentenced Former Newton Police Department Lt. Carlos Uribe pleaded guilty to shooting and killing 21-year-old Camden Childers. Marion woman charged in burglary cases from 2020, 2023 with DNA evidence The charges stem from the break-in of a residence on Mack Noblitt Road in 2020 and the break-in of a storage unit in Marion in 2023. Watch Now: Related Video A quick guide to the stadium rules for the FIFA World Cup How To Choose The Right SPF For Your Skin Type How To Choose The Right SPF For Your Skin Type UNCAPTIONED: Nick Reiner seeking to access trust fund to pay for high-profile lawyer. UNCAPTIONED: Nick Reiner seeking to access trust fund to pay for high-profile lawyer. Sasse's Cancer Drug Breakthrough Gains Momentum Sasse's Cancer Drug Breakthrough Gains Momentum Recommended for you
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Marion man gets multiple drug charges after SWAT Team search "This arrest is the result of the continued dedication of our team to remove illegal drugs from our communities."
S.C. man charged with statutory rape of McDowell child An investigation that began after a runaway juvenile from McDowell was located has led to the arrest of a South Carolina man on felony child s…
Marion man shot at Love's Travel Stop dies; Lincolnton man now faces murder charge The shooting happened in Newton on May 11.Â
Family of man shot by Newton officer grieves as they wait for officer to be sentenced Former Newton Police Department Lt. Carlos Uribe pleaded guilty to shooting and killing 21-year-old Camden Childers.
Marion woman charged in burglary cases from 2020, 2023 with DNA evidence The charges stem from the break-in of a residence on Mack Noblitt Road in 2020 and the break-in of a storage unit in Marion in 2023.
