Top Story Spotlight Nebo man charged for debris burn that started Brunswick County wildfire, NC officials say Chrissy Murphy May 12, 2025 May 12, 2025 Updated Jun 19, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A Nebo man has been charged in connection with a wildfire that has burned 1,331 acres in Brunswick County since May 2.kAmq@33J |2I {@H6CJ[ cg[ @7 }63@[ H2D 4:E65 H:E9 G:@=2E:?8 }@CE9 r2C@=:?2 v6?6C2= $E2EFE6 `c\`c_]`[ 244@C5:?8 E@ E96 }@CE9 r2C@=:?2 u@C6DE $6CG:46]k^AmkAm%96 86?6C2= DE2EFE6 >2<6D :E 2? :?7C24E:@? E@ 3FC? 3CFD9[ 8C2DD @C @E96C >2E6C:2=D H96C6 AC@A6CEJ 4@F=5 36 E9C62E6?65 H:E9@FE <66A:?8 2 4=@D6 H2E49 @? E96 7:C6] p 4@AJ @7 E96 4:E2E:@? 7:=65 :? qCF?DH:4< r@F?EJ D2JD {@H6CJ :D E@ A2J 2 E@E2= @7 S`g` F?=6DD E96 492C86 :D 5C@AA65]k^Am kAm%96 3FC? E92E DE2CE65 E96 H:=57:C6 H2D @? AC:G2E6 AC@A6CEJ @? pAC:= ad[ 244@C5:?8 E@ E96 }]r] u@C6DE $6CG:46] }@ 9@>6D @C 3FD:?6DD6D 92G6 366? 52>2865 3J E96 7:C6[ 3FE 2? F?@44FA:65 DECF4EFC6 FD65 7@C 9F?E:?8 H2D 56DEC@J65[ D2:5 r2CC:6 |4rF==6?[ 2 7:C6 :?7@C>2E:@? @77:46C 7@C E96 7@C6DE D6CG:46]k^Am People are also reading… Old Fort woman charged with murder Friday Marion meat processing plant run by local familiy brings quality meats, serves farmers What's the latest on the Clinchfield Mill apartment project in Marion? Two write-in candidates running in McDowell County fall elections Marion woman gets 3 years in prison for defrauding FEMA after Helene Foothills Food Hub opens store in Marion selling locally produced food, including meat and veggies McDowell County man charged with kicking open front door of house McDowell County Schools alumni spotlight: Early College grad's career brings her back home Woman accused of doing heroin in restroom at sheriff’s office, NC deputies say What's the latest on Old Fort's streetscape? Here's the schedule for construction, detour routes South Carolina man charged by McDowell Sheriff’s Office with child sex crimes North Carolina JV football player dies after suffering injury during Thursday night game More than 10 college baseball coaches are coming to Hickory for CVCC prospect camp McDowell County commissioners hear about state legislation on data centers Craft beer and wine taproom honored as Marion’s Small Business of the Year for 2026 kAmsC@F89E 4@?5:E:@?D :? E96 D@FE962DE6C? A2CE @7 E96 DE2E6 <6AE G686E2E:@? AC:>65 7@C 42E49:?8 7:C6 2?5 D@:=D :? E96 2C62 42? 9@=5 8C@F?5 7:C6 7@C 2? 6IE6?565 A6C:@5 @7 E:>6[ E96 u@C6DE $6CG:46 D2:5] %92E 5C@F89E 4@>3:?65 H:E9 4@=5 7C@?E 4@?EC:3FE65 E@ 6IEC6>6 7:C6 3692G:@C 2?5 4@?E:?F65 DAC625 E9C@F89 |2J b]k^Am kAmp3@FE a]fd :?496D @7 C2:? 76== 2C@F?5 E96 7:C6 @? $2EFC52J[ |2J ``[ 42FD:?8 7:C6 A6CD@??6= E@ DE286 F?E:= >F55J 4@?5:E:@?D :>AC@G6[ E96 7@C6DE D6CG:46 D2:5]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. Chrissy Murphy Author email Follow Chrissy Murphy 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 Old Fort woman charged with murder Friday Old Fort Police Chief Melvin Lytle said the incident was a domestic situation. 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… McDowell County man charged with kicking open front door of house Video footage provided by the homeowner confirmed the break-in. 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 … South Carolina man charged by McDowell Sheriff’s Office with child sex crimes He received a secured bond of $750,000. Watch Now: Related Video 3 U.S. media outlets sue Trump administration States settle lawsuit with Paramount, paving way for Warner merger States settle lawsuit with Paramount, paving way for Warner merger Vice President JD Vance rallies for Republican candidates in Greenboro Vice President JD Vance rallies for Republican candidates in Greenboro Fall starts Sept. 22, but the autumn equinox actually happens late in the day Fall starts Sept. 22, but the autumn equinox actually happens late in the day Recommended for you
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Old Fort woman charged with murder Friday Old Fort Police Chief Melvin Lytle said the incident was a domestic situation.
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…
McDowell County man charged with kicking open front door of house Video footage provided by the homeowner confirmed the break-in.
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 …
South Carolina man charged by McDowell Sheriff’s Office with child sex crimes He received a secured bond of $750,000.
