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 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 native started mowing lawns at 15. 5 years later, he has a business, employees One person critically injured in Sunday crash involving bicycle in McDowell County McDowell County man charged with sexual assault of employee 12-year-old arrested in death of classmate who was hit in the head by a metal water bottle Marion sixth graders say city needs a dog park; family nonprofit aiming to create toddler park This new spot in Marion is offering locally grown food and beer, run by farmers and a brewer Art gallery in Old Fort champions western North Carolina art McDowell Endowment giving $56,950 in grants to local nonprofits McDowell legal leaders: Justice denied is a public shame See events that will close Marion downtown streets this year, including Friday night concerts For McDowell High alum Michael Smith, education is a lifelong journey McDowell County leaders to hear updates on trains, parks Monday Actor in "The Pitt' is from North Carolina, raised by ER nurse mom, paramedic dad Highway patrol: Juvenile killed in McDowell County wreck while driving electric bike Marion City Council recognizes Betty Lynch as Citizen of the Month 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 man charged with sexual assault of employee He was charged and arrested on March 30. Sheriff's office: Marion man charged with breaking and entering He was arrested and charged with felony breaking and entering. He was issued a secured bond of $500,000. Marion man charged with death by distribution in 22-year-old's 2025 overdose death An autopsy revealed the man died from toxic levels of fentanyl and cocaine in his system. Marion woman charged with starting wildfire in northern McDowell County As of Tuesday morning, the fire is 185 acres in size and 20% contained. McDowell County man charged with abuse of child, adults with special needs An 11-year-old girl, an adult man and adult woman (both with special needs) were living at the home without running water or indoor plumbing, … Watch Now: Related Video Pope departs for Africa as Trump issues scathing Truth Social post Pope Leo hits back at Trump over Iran war Pope Leo hits back at Trump over Iran war Oil surge as Trump says to blockade Hormuz after Iran talks fail Oil surge as Trump says to blockade Hormuz after Iran talks fail AP Top Stories April 13 AP AP Top Stories April 13 Recommended for you
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Sheriff's office: Marion man charged with breaking and entering He was arrested and charged with felony breaking and entering. He was issued a secured bond of $500,000.
Marion man charged with death by distribution in 22-year-old's 2025 overdose death An autopsy revealed the man died from toxic levels of fentanyl and cocaine in his system.
Marion woman charged with starting wildfire in northern McDowell County As of Tuesday morning, the fire is 185 acres in size and 20% contained.Â
McDowell County man charged with abuse of child, adults with special needs An 11-year-old girl, an adult man and adult woman (both with special needs) were living at the home without running water or indoor plumbing, …
