Spotlight Man found dead along Interstate 40 in Burke County; Medical examiner notified Sarah C. Johnson Mar 19, 2026 Mar 19, 2026 Updated Mar 20, 2026 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Burke County law enforcement were at a scene along Interstate 40 where a white man was found dead. kAms6AFE:6D C6DA@?565 E@ E96 D46?6 @? (65?6D52J 27E6C?@@?] %96 >2?VD 3@5J H2D 7@F?5 ?62C tI:E ``b[ qFC<6 r@F?EJ $96C:77 q2?<D w:?46>2? D2:5]k^AmkAmw:?46>2? D2:5 2 42==6C C6A@CE65 D66:?8 2 A6CD@? :? 2 5:E49] k^AmkAm%96 h`` 42== 42>6 :? D9@CE=J 27E6C ` A]>] %96 42==6C C6A@CE65 E92E E96 A6CD@? H2D =J:?8 7246 5@H? ?62C E96 H6DE3@F?5 tI:E ``b @77\C2>A[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 2 ?6HD C6=62D6 7C@> E96 qFC<6 r@F?EJ $96C:77VD ~77:46] k^Am kAm%96 A6CD@?VD 42FD6 @7 562E9 :D DE:== F?56C :?G6DE:82E:@?] %96 C6=62D6 D2:5 E96 >65:42= 6I2>:?6CVD @77:46 H2D ?@E:7:65] k^Am People are also reading… Update: Old Fort man killed in motorcycle crash on I-40 identified 1 person killed in motorcycle crash on I-40 eastbound near Old Fort McDowell County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing classic car Marion man charged with burglary and kidnapping after woman held against her will in home This WNC family lost their home in Hurricane Helene. 19 months later, they're getting a new one. This new spot in Marion is offering locally grown food and beer, run by farmers and a brewer Reports: NC Rep. Chuck Edwards under investigation for sexual harassment claims Duke basketball makes history with Amazon Prime deal, schedules marquee matchups McDowell Chamber of Commerce holds annual gala, awarding top businesses, leaders McDowell Express expanding on-demand app-based transit to Old Fort FEMA provides $1.4 million to rebuild from Old Fort’s Hurricane Helene damage Investigators allege friends of NASCAR's Greg Biffle stole from his home after plane crash McDowell County native started mowing lawns at 15. 5 years later, he has a business, employees Morganton man charged with raping child; placed under $1 million bond 'Energy is not a luxury': Duke Energy customers speak on price increase at hearing kAm%96 >2?VD :56?E:EJ :D 36:?8 H:E996=5 F?E:= ?6IE @7 <:? :D ?@E:7:65[ E96 C6=62D6 D2:5]k^AmkAmkDA2? 4=2DDlQAC:?E0EC:>Qm}@ 255:E:@?2= :?7@C>2E:@? H2D 2G2:=23=6 2D @7 a A]>] @? (65?6D52J]k^DA2?mk^Am Sarah Johnson is a digital news reporter for the Morganton News Herald. 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. Related to this story Most Popular 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. Marion man charged with burglary and kidnapping after woman held against her will in home He is charged with felony first-degree burglary and felony second-degree kidnapping. Investigators allege friends of NASCAR's Greg Biffle stole from his home after plane crash Search warrants detail the investigation into the theft of $30,000 from Biffle's home after his death. 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. Watch Now: Related Video Video released of armed man storming White House correspondents’ dinner Trump Lashes Out At Merz, Says US Considering Troop Cuts In Germany Trump Lashes Out At Merz, Says US Considering Troop Cuts In Germany Supreme Court Voting Rights Ruling & What It Could Mean For Midterms Supreme Court Voting Rights Ruling & What It Could Mean For Midterms N.C. Wildlife ranger teaches students about black bears N.C. Wildlife ranger teaches students about black bears Recommended for you
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.
Marion man charged with burglary and kidnapping after woman held against her will in home He is charged with felony first-degree burglary and felony second-degree kidnapping.
Investigators allege friends of NASCAR's Greg Biffle stole from his home after plane crash Search warrants detail the investigation into the theft of $30,000 from Biffle's home after his death.
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.
