Top Story Spotlight Former Burke County coach charged with sex crimes against student in Hickory s_johnson Sep 29, 2026 Sep 29, 2026 Updated 5 hrs ago 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A former Burke County high school coach was arrested in Catawba County on sex charges involving a student. Rugama-Blandon kAmw6C=:?E@? #2>@? #F82>2\q=2?5@?[ ba[ @7 w:4<@CJ[ :D 492C865 H:E9 76=@?J D6I 24E H:E9 2 DEF56?E 2?5 76=@?J :?5646?E =:36CE:6D H:E9 2 DEF56?E[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 4@FCE 5@4F>6?ED]k^AmkAm#F82>2\q=2?5@? H2D 3@@<65 :? E96 r2E2H32 r@F?EJ s6E6?E:@? u24:=:EJ @? %F6D52J]k^AmkAm%96 2CC6DE H2CC2?E D2:5 #F82>2\q=2?5@? H2D 2 4@249 2E y:>>J r] sC2F89? w:89 $49@@= :? '2=56D6] #F82>2\q=2?5@? 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Search warrant says Old Fort woman told deputies she shot man found dead on front porch Along with two handguns, deputies seized pills and methamphetamine from the mobile home, according to court documents.
Police: Marion man fled from officers, was later found stuck on Morganton railroad tracks Officers received a report the Chevrolet Tahoe had become stuck on the railroad tracks near South College Street.
Marion man charged with assault inflicting serious bodily injury The victim had sustained multiple fractures to his nose.
Old Fort woman charged with murder Friday Old Fort Police Chief Melvin Lytle said the incident was a domestic situation.
