Top Story Marion man charged with stealing wiring from two chicken houses in McDowell County Mike Conley Jan 14, 2026 Jan 14, 2026 Updated Jan 16, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A Marion man has been charged with stealing wiring from chicken houses.kA 4=2DDlQq@5JQm~? |@?52J[ y2?] d[ 56AFE:6D H:E9 E96 |4s@H6== r@F?EJ $96C:77’D ~77:46 C6DA@?565 E@ 2 42== 23@FE 2? 24E:G6 3C62<\:? :? E96 v=6?H@@5 2C62] &A@? 2CC:G2=[ E96 G:4E:> D2:5 E96 DFDA64ED 925 =67E 2?5 925 4FE 2?5 C6>@G65 H:C:?8 7C@> EH@ 49:4<6? 9@FD6D @? E96 AC@A6CEJ[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 2 ?6HD C6=62D6 7C@> E96 D96C:77VD @77:46] %96 3F:=5:?8 H2D @? $A@@<J w@==@H #@25[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 4@FCE 5@4F>6?ED]k^Am Dakota Hollifield PHOTO SUBMITTED kA 4=2DDlQq@5JQmp? :?G6DE:82E:@? 3J s6E64E:G6 p2C@? '2==:?:[ 2=@?8 H:E9 A9@E@8C2A9D AC@G:565 3J E96 G:4E:>[ :56?E:7:65 E96 DFDA64E[ E96 C6=62D6 D2:5]k^Am kA 4=2DDlQq@5JQms2<@E2 w@==:7:6=5[ bb[ @7 |2C:@?[ H2D 2CC6DE65 2E 2 82D DE2E:@? :? ~=5 u@CE 27E6C 36:?8 AF==65 @G6C 3J s6E64E:G6 |2EE $>:E9 7@C 2 EC277:4 G:@=2E:@?] $@>6 @7 E96 DE@=6? H:C6 H2D C64@G6C65 2E E92E E:>6 27E6C 2 D62C49 @7 E96 G69:4=6[ E96 C6=62D6 D2:5]k^Am People are also reading… McDowell County NC woman charged after 10-year-old tests positive for drugs Asheville artist hides painting of Jimothy the raccoon in woods Report says Davidson Fort unsafe, costly to repair. What is the future of the Old Fort property? North Carolina sets first elk hunt for 2027. Here's when it will be and who can participate Restaurant with Western theme opens in Valdese this week How a Marine veteran bought a new home without paying a dollar in upfront closing costs UNC AD reveals what was behind decision to fire Hubert Davis How young is too young to leave your kids at home alone in NC? Here’s the law Atrium pushes back after State Health Plan leaves healthcare network out of Tier 1 U.S. 221 may be widened, bridge over I-40 replaced. Learn more about project at meeting McDowell High basketball player caps season at state East-West All-Star game HCA Healthcare, Mission monitor reports potential non-compliance for 3rd straight year McDowell County working to address teen suicide Marion mayor speaks on election year changes made by state legislature You might get an insurance lapse letter from the NC DMV. It’s not a scam. kA 4=2DDlQq@5JQmw@==:7:6=5 H2D 492C865 H:E9 76=@?J 3C62<:?8 2?5^@C 6?E6C:?8 2?5 76=@?J =2C46?J 27E6C 3C62<:?8 2?5^@C 6?E6C:?8] w6 H2D 8:G6? 2 D64FC65 3@?5 @7 S`_[___[ 244@C5:?8 E@ E96 ?6HD C6=62D6]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 McDowell County NC woman charged after 10-year-old tests positive for drugs The sheriff's office received a referral from the McDowell County Department of Social Services about a child being neglected North Carolina legislature looks to 'modernize' DWI laws. Here's what to know A new bill could tighten laws around driving while impaired in North Carolina. McDowell County woman accused of stabbing sleeping man with pocketknife The victim had multiple stab wounds and cuts across his body. Joint law enforcement operation in McDowell County results in 56 charges “Operations like this allow us to hold offenders accountable while reminding the community that their safety remains our top priority." McDowell County Sheriff’s Office warns about scammers impersonating law enforcement “As a reminder to the public: This is NOT how we operate," the sheriff's office said. Watch Now: Related Video Fauci invokes 5th Amendment at Senate hearing Mooresville police chief gives update on Interstate 77 shooting Mooresville police chief gives update on Interstate 77 shooting Iran ENDS Ceasefire With Surprise Missile Attack On U.S. Bases, Troops Run For Their Lives On CAM Iran ENDS Ceasefire With Surprise Missile Attack On U.S. Bases, Troops Run For Their Lives On CAM Civil Rights Groups Allege Immigration Agents Used Racial Slurs to Target Latinos Civil Rights Groups Allege Immigration Agents Used Racial Slurs to Target Latinos Recommended for you
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McDowell County NC woman charged after 10-year-old tests positive for drugs The sheriff's office received a referral from the McDowell County Department of Social Services about a child being neglected
North Carolina legislature looks to 'modernize' DWI laws. Here's what to know A new bill could tighten laws around driving while impaired in North Carolina.
McDowell County woman accused of stabbing sleeping man with pocketknife The victim had multiple stab wounds and cuts across his body.
Joint law enforcement operation in McDowell County results in 56 charges “Operations like this allow us to hold offenders accountable while reminding the community that their safety remains our top priority."
McDowell County Sheriff’s Office warns about scammers impersonating law enforcement “As a reminder to the public: This is NOT how we operate," the sheriff's office said.
