Top Story Spotlight Iredell County man gets 80 years in prison for 2021 murder of parents, brother Sarah C. Johnson Sep 9, 2026 Sep 9, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save An Iredell County man will spend at least 80 years in prison for killing his parents and brother, then setting their family home on fire in 2021.kAmr@C6J p=6I2?56C sF?42? r@@< A=62565 8F:=EJ E@ E9C66 4@F?ED @7 D64@?5\568C66 >FC56C :? E96 562E9D @7 9:D A2C6?ED[ y@9??J qCJ2? r@@< 2?5 p?86=2 s2H? r@@<[ 2?5 9:D 3C@E96C[ y]%] “y2J” r@@<]k^Am Corey Cook, at left on the screen, and defense attorney Mark Davis appear in Iredell County Superior Court via a video call in 2024. Sarah C. 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Nebo woman charged with stealing $700 in cash from her employer A business owner reported that an envelope containing the money was taken by an employee.
Marion man faces charges of breaking and entering, marijuana possession After detaining Cook, Baliles searched him and found multiple items belonging to the victim, along with marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
Former Burke County coach charged with sex crimes against student in Hickory The man was an employee at Burke County Public Schools from August of 2023 to June of 2025.
Nebo man charged with possession of stolen 1976 Yamaha motorcycle Sammy Lee Hensley, 36, of Nebo was found to be in possession of one of the bikes after an investigation by Detective Adam Burnette.
Marion man pleads guilty to felony firearm, drug charges Deputies found a semi-automatic 12-gauge shotgun and methamphetamine in a vehicle.
