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 Prefer us on Google Learn More 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… Appalachian Mountain Brewery bringing new ‘outpost’ to Old Fort. Here's when, where Meet Marion's citizen of the month, a devoted educator Father injured, 18-year-old son killed in Burke County shooting along Mount Olive Church Road Marion woman charged in burglary cases from 2020, 2023 with DNA evidence McDowell Tech names Penny Lonon 2026 Excellence in Teaching Award recipient McDowell County’s Memorial Day service set for Sunday at Carson House North Cove Elementary alumni turned love of creativity into career of service McDowell County board opposes state property tax restriction proposal West Marion Inc. to hold Juneteenth celebration. Here's when, where all the events take place McDowell County EMS deputy director: A letter to the community during National EMS Week Got a McDowell County paranormal experience? Now is the time to speak up Marcus Freeman modernizing Notre Dame football with push from Navy SEALs Meet the Rotary Club of Marion's Students of the Week NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies at 41 after severe illness Demolition of historic NC mansion nearly complete after a week 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 Father injured, 18-year-old son killed in Burke County shooting along Mount Olive Church Road No charges have been filed in the shooting. Marion woman charged in burglary cases from 2020, 2023 with DNA evidence The charges stem from the break-in of a residence on Mack Noblitt Road in 2020 and the break-in of a storage unit in Marion in 2023. Marion man injured in shooting in Newton; police say 1 gunman charged A Marion woman and a baby were also named as victims. 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. Watch Now: Related Video Iran Hormuz Tolls Could Explode American Gas Prices Now Hundreds of Jan. 6 defendants line up to apply for Trump fund payout Hundreds of Jan. 6 defendants line up to apply for Trump fund payout Rising housing costs prompt young couples to defer marriage and parenthood Rising housing costs prompt young couples to defer marriage and parenthood How Stephen Colbert Took a Parting Shot at CBS During His Last 'Late Show' Episode How Stephen Colbert Took a Parting Shot at CBS During His Last 'Late Show' Episode Recommended for you
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