Top Story Spotlight McDowell County jury finds man guilty in drug trafficking case; sentenced to minimum of 9 years Mike Conley Dec 15, 2025 Dec 15, 2025 Updated Jan 22, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A McDowell County jury has found a man guilty in a drug trafficking case.kAmx? u63CF2CJ a_ac[ qC:2? zJ=6 (2CC6?[ bg[ H2D DE@AA65 :? ~=5 u@CE 3J s6E64E:G6 s2G:5 y@?6D H:E9 E96 |4s@H6== r@F?EJ $96C:77’D ~77:46 r@>>F?:EJ x>A24E %62>[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 2 ?6HD C6=62D6 7C@> E96 D96C:77VD @77:46] s6E64E:G6D 7@F?5 `c 8C2>D @7 @IJ4@5@?6[ >2C:;F2?2[ DJ?E96E:4 42??23:?@:5 2?5 2 =2C86 2>@F?E @7 >@?6J 2?5 5CF8 A2C2A96C?2=:2[ 244@C5:?8 E@ E96 ?6HD C6=62D6]k^AmkAm~? uC:52J[ s64] d[ 2 |4s@H6== r@F?EJ ;FCJ 7@F?5 (2CC6? 8F:=EJ @7 EH@ 4@F?ED 76=@?J EC277:4<:?8 @A:F> @C 96C@:? 2?5 76=@?J A@DD6DD:@? @7 @A:2E6D]k^Am Warren MIKE CONLEY MCDOWELLNEWS kAm(2CC6? H2D D6?E6?465 E@ 2 >:?:>F> @7 h J62CD 2?5 `_ >@?E9D E@ 2 >2I:>F> @7 `b J62CD 2?5 `_ >@?E9D] p7E6C E96 8F:=EJ G6C5:4E[ (2CC6? 6?E6C65 2 8F:=EJ A=62 E@ 923:EF2= 76=@? DE2EFD]k^Am People are also reading… Marion police respond to shooting involving death of 15-year-old Old Fort to see 8-cent property tax increase, 10% increase in water and sewer rates McDowell County bridge temporarily closed for resurfacing McDowell Commissioners OK higher fire tax rates for four departments Old Fort man charged with shooting into home, kicking in door The Madness holds soft opening of the new Marion restaurant McDowell County man wins $100,000 in scratch-off prize Old Fort officials day Fourth of July parade will take place on new route Update: Gas leak in Marion Monday morning cleared; road reopened Corpening YMCA director leaves Marion to assume new role Man pleads guilty of distributing 156 pounds of meth in Burke, McDowell counties Pedestrian hit by train, killed in downtown Hickory Thursday NC state employees’ health plan faces big changes. Here’s what’s coming in July Mission Ministries Alliance receives award from state health department 'I shot that guy': Hickory man gets $2.5M bond; charged with murder of business partner, who was on area school board kAm|4s@H6== r@F?EJ $96C:77’D ~77:46 r9:67 s6AFEJ }2E92? |246 6IE6?565 9:D 8C2E:EF56 E@ 2== :?G@=G65]k^AmkAm“%96 A6C7@C>2?46 @7 @FC rx% %62> 92D 366? C6>2C<23=6[” |246 D2:5] “%9:D :?G6DE:82E:@? H2D 92?5=65 6I46AE:@?2==J H6== 3J @FC 56E64E:G6D 2?5 DE277] (6 2C6 2=D@ 8C2E67F= E@ s:DEC:4E pEE@C?6J %65 q6== 2?5 9:D @77:46[ H:E9 DA64:2= C64@8?:E:@? E@ pDD:DE2?E s:DEC:4E pEE@C?6J $62? ~5@> 7@C 8F:5:?8 E96 AC@D64FE:@?]”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 police respond to shooting involving death of 15-year-old No other individuals inside were injured, according to the news release. Old Fort man charged with shooting into home, kicking in door A brief standoff took place before he surrendered and was taken into custody. Man pleads guilty of distributing 156 pounds of meth in Burke, McDowell counties The man supplied large batches of methamphetamine to local dealers. 'I shot that guy': Hickory man gets $2.5M bond; charged with murder of business partner, who was on area school board An Alexander County Schools Board of Education member was shot and killed at the Old Hickory Tannery on Wednesday. Statesville man charged with assaulting man, threatening woman with machete Court documents said the man threatened the woman to try to force her to sign her truck over to him. Watch Now: Related Video Major US-Iran Peace Push Resumes in Switzerland Israel strikes Lebanon despite ceasefire, at least 16 killed Israel strikes Lebanon despite ceasefire, at least 16 killed Gas Prices Dip Below $4 — Still 25% Higher Gas Prices Dip Below $4 — Still 25% Higher President awards Medal of Honor to three recipients at White House President awards Medal of Honor to three recipients at White House Recommended for you
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Marion police respond to shooting involving death of 15-year-old No other individuals inside were injured, according to the news release.
Old Fort man charged with shooting into home, kicking in door A brief standoff took place before he surrendered and was taken into custody.
Man pleads guilty of distributing 156 pounds of meth in Burke, McDowell counties The man supplied large batches of methamphetamine to local dealers.
'I shot that guy': Hickory man gets $2.5M bond; charged with murder of business partner, who was on area school board An Alexander County Schools Board of Education member was shot and killed at the Old Hickory Tannery on Wednesday.
Statesville man charged with assaulting man, threatening woman with machete Court documents said the man threatened the woman to try to force her to sign her truck over to him.
