Top Story Spotlight McDowell Sheriff’s deputies pursue suspect in short chase Mike Conley Sep 29, 2026 Sep 29, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Tuesday afternoon, deputies with the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop a vehicle which resulted in a short chase.kAm%96 :?4:56?E 6?565 @? $F82C w:== #@25 :? |2C:@?[ H96C6 2 D:?8=6\G69:4=6 244:56?E @44FCC65 2E 2C@F?5 c A]>] %96 244:56?E 92AA6?65 24C@DD 7C@> E96 |6DD:?@ r2?46C r2C6 r6?E6C[ 2?5 :E :?G@=G65 E96 DFDA64E H9@ H2D 36:?8 AFCDF65] %96 DFDA64E DFDE2:?65 :?;FC:6D 2?5 :D 4FCC6?E=J 36:?8 EC62E65[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 2 ?6HD C6=62D6 7C@> E96 |4s@H6== r@F?EJ $96C:77’D ~77:46]k^AmkAmx?7@C>2E:@? 23@FE E9:D :?4:56?E DF49 2D E96 ?2>6 @7 E96 DFDA64E[ 2D H6== 2D E96 DFDA64E’D 286[ 86?56C 2?5 255C6DD[ H2D ?@E C6=62D65 3J E96 D96C:77VD @77:46] %96 4:C4F>DE2?46D 369:?5 E9:D :?4:56?E 2?5 H92E =65 E@ E96 492D6 H2D ?@E 2G2:=23=6]k^Am People are also reading… Republicans win all the local races in McDowell County in 2026 elections Could a data center bring more revenue to McDowell County? This local leader says yes Longer wait for Buc-ee’s: Mebane opening delayed until at least early 2028 East Marion, Blue Ridge or Marion Global? Residents can vote on new school name Studs and duds from Carolina Panthers' Week 9 loss to Broncos Update: Republicans win all local races in McDowell County; Greene, Johnson, Daniel reelected International champion to face hometown wrestler in Marion professional wrestling event Foxx's reelection fate may come down to nearly 3,000 provisional ballots McDowell Commissioners hold special meeting Friday morning McDowell commission chairman: We have not spoken with a data center company Hunter's Liver Mush needs help with repairs, rising costs to keep Marion business operating Would listless MLB team trade unicorn shortstop? Blockbuster possibilities Dia de los Muertos returns Saturday to downtown Marion Old Fort's November First Friday brings live music, art and town's first drum circle Mission Ministries Alliance invites McDowell community to take part in ‘Sharing the Abundance’ kAm“%9:D :?4:56?E :D 4FCC6?E=J F?56C :?G6DE:82E:@?[” C625D E96 ?6HD C6=62D6] “p55:E:@?2= :?7@C>2E:@? >2J 36 C6=62D65 2E 2 =2E6C 52E6]”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 Marion woman charged with trying to steal dog from McDowell County residence The dog's owner provided footage to law enforcement of the reported breaking and entering. Marion man charged with stealing $58,000 tractor in March, arrested in October Shortly after being reported missing, the tractor was found abandoned at a property on Lawing Road in Marion. Cherryville man charged in McDowell County for larceny of $2,2000 Honda ATV The four-wheeler was reported stolen on Aug. 5, according to the McDowell County Sheriff's Office. Old Fort man charged with breaking and entering at Marion warehouse A sheriff's deputy saw a man fleeing from the area following a breaking and entering report. Watch Now: Related Video Tesla Adds Cybertruck Shift Before Major Factory Change Who is Stephen Miller? Meet Trump's new chief of staff Who is Stephen Miller? Meet Trump's new chief of staff Why Tesla is ending Cybertruck production Why Tesla is ending Cybertruck production Judge temporarily halts construction of Trump's proposed DC arch Judge temporarily halts construction of Trump's proposed DC arch Recommended for you
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
Marion woman charged with trying to steal dog from McDowell County residence The dog's owner provided footage to law enforcement of the reported breaking and entering.
Marion man charged with stealing $58,000 tractor in March, arrested in October Shortly after being reported missing, the tractor was found abandoned at a property on Lawing Road in Marion.
Cherryville man charged in McDowell County for larceny of $2,2000 Honda ATV The four-wheeler was reported stolen on Aug. 5, according to the McDowell County Sheriff's Office.
Old Fort man charged with breaking and entering at Marion warehouse A sheriff's deputy saw a man fleeing from the area following a breaking and entering report.
