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McDowell County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing classic car It was last seen parked in the owner’s garage off Bethel Church Road on Thursday, April 16.
Morganton man charged with raping child; placed under $1 million bond The Burke County Sheriff’s Office said it received a report of a sexual assault on April 14. After an investigation, warrants were issued.
McDowell high school victim testified before former guidance counselor pleads guilty to sex crimes “A predator was lurking behind the walls of the counseling office, waiting for a victim,” the victim's sister said.
5 questions answered about the trial of former McDowell High counselor Jessica Finley The case went to trial last week. Testimony began April 15. After the victim testified in court on Thursday, Jessica Patrick Finley pleaded gu…
