Spotlight Scam callers claiming to be with McDowell County Sheriff’s Office Mike Conley Jul 9, 2026 Jul 9, 2026 Updated Jul 10, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Scam calls are circulating from individuals impersonating law enforcement and claiming to be with the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office.kAm%96 D96C:77’D @77:46 :DDF65 2 DE2E6>6?E (65?6D52J 27E6C?@@? 23@FE E96 D42> 42==D]k^AmkAm“%9:D :D }~% 9@H H6 @A6C2E6[” E96 D96C:77VD @77:46 D2:5] “%96 D96C:77’D @77:46 H:== ?6G6C 42== 2?J@?6 56>2?5:?8 >@?6J[ A2J>6?E[ 8:7E 42C5D[ H:C6 EC2?D76CD[ 4CJAE@4FCC6?4J @C 2?J @E96C 7@C> @7 A2J>6?E E@ 4=62C FA 2 H2CC2?E[ >:DD65 4@FCE 52E6[ ;FCJ 5FEJ :DDF6 @C D:>:=2C >2EE6C]”k^Am kAm%96 D96C:77VD @77:46 D2:5 :7 A6@A=6 C646:G65 2 42== =:<6 E92E[ E96J D9@F=5ik^Am People are also reading… Somewhere between Western Sizzlin and Michelin star: Marion has a new steakhouse. New farmers and crafters market opens south of Marion McDowell County sales tax increase on ballot. Here's how the money would be used. McDowell County to consider possible data center moratorium at Monday meeting Bella Donna Beauty in downtown Marion aims to make people feel their best McDowell County Schools superintendent: Welcome to a new school year Man convicted of murdering McDowell County woman in 1993 claims innocence, requests new trial Mooresville police complete Flock camera use audit; no more officers will be charged McDowell County considering 1-year data center moratorium; public hearing scheduled Morganton Chicken Salad Chick to open soon. 1st 100 customers get free chicken salad for a year Kershaw’s Kreamery set to open location in Marion. Here's where and when Marion bookstore to host author event, book signing Seth Trimble gives reasons for leaving North Carolina basketball to play at Louisville New McDowell County sheriff sworn in after former sheriff retires Retiring McDowell County sheriff honored with awards, recognitions kF=mk=:mw2?8 FA :>>65:2E6=Jk^=:mk=:ms@ ?@E AC@G:56 A6CD@?2= @C 7:?2?4:2= :?7@C>2E:@?k^=:mk=:ms@ ?@E D6?5 >@?6Jk^=:mk=:mr2== E96 |4s@H6== r@F?EJ $96C:77’D ~77:46 5:C64E=J H:E9 BF6DE:@?D @C 4@?46C?D]k^=:mk^F=m 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 Man convicted of murdering McDowell County woman in 1993 claims innocence, requests new trial “Cold case investigations of cases where there is public pressure for resolution can fall prey to tunnel vision and sloppy investigation fuele… NC couple was shot while sleeping in home, later buried in park, search warrant says After they were shot, their faces were used to open their phones and remove the passcodes, according to the search warrant. Read motion filed claiming man convicted of killing Zilpha Lowery in innocent The N.C. Center on Actual Innocence is representing Robert Dean Taylor to try to get the conviction overturned. Marion man charged with 10 counts sexual exploitation of a minor On Wednesday, July 22, investigators with the Marion Police Department were informed of possible child pornography. Hickory man accused in fatal domestic violence shooting on I-77 in Mooresville has died Justice Faith Wells was fatally shot on July 26. Her boyfriend was accused of shooting her and then himself. Watch Now: Related Video Climate change 'loading the dice' for extreme weather, says climate scientist Flock camera scandals prompt company to make changes Flock camera scandals prompt company to make changes Trump's secret plane swap: Did Trump rely on Israel intel instead of CIA? Trump's secret plane swap: Did Trump rely on Israel intel instead of CIA? ICE Faces Criticism Over New Electric Shock Gloves Plan ICE Faces Criticism Over New Electric Shock Gloves Plan Recommended for you
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Man convicted of murdering McDowell County woman in 1993 claims innocence, requests new trial “Cold case investigations of cases where there is public pressure for resolution can fall prey to tunnel vision and sloppy investigation fuele…
NC couple was shot while sleeping in home, later buried in park, search warrant says After they were shot, their faces were used to open their phones and remove the passcodes, according to the search warrant.
Read motion filed claiming man convicted of killing Zilpha Lowery in innocent The N.C. Center on Actual Innocence is representing Robert Dean Taylor to try to get the conviction overturned.
Marion man charged with 10 counts sexual exploitation of a minor On Wednesday, July 22, investigators with the Marion Police Department were informed of possible child pornography.
Hickory man accused in fatal domestic violence shooting on I-77 in Mooresville has died Justice Faith Wells was fatally shot on July 26. Her boyfriend was accused of shooting her and then himself.Â
