Top Story Spotlight Southport man charged with stealing first responder's vehicle near Morganton wedding venue Sarah C. Johnson Oct 13, 2025 Oct 13, 2025 Updated Oct 15, 2025 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A man is charged with stealing a Burke County first responder’s vehicle after a car crash along Burkemont Road in Morganton. Hoyle kAmpCE9FC p?5C6D w@J=6 xx[ ea[ @7 $@FE9A@CE[ :D 492C865 H:E9 76=@?J =2C46?J @7 2 >@E@C G69:4=6[ E96 qFC<6 r@F?EJ $96C:77’D ~77:46 D2:5 :? 2 ?6HD C6=62D6]k^AmkAmqFC<6 r@F?EJ t|$ 2?5 $2=6> u:C6 U2>Aj #6D4F6 H6C6 D6?E E@ 2 G69:4=6 4C2D9 ?62C E96 w:556? w:== '6?F6 2E edfa qFC<6>@?E #@25 2C@F?5 `` A]>] @? $2EFC52J] u:CDE C6DA@?56CD 7@F?5 2 3=F6 %@J@E2 r2>CJ 5@H? 2? 6>32?<>6?E[ E96 D96C:77’D @77:46 D2:5]k^Am kAm(9:=6 @77:4:2=D H6C6 H@C<:?8 E96 4C2D9[ 2 H9:E6 >2? H2D D66? DE62=:?8 2 7:CDE C6DA@?56C’D G69:4=6] %96 D96C:77’D @77:46 D2:5 E96 >2? H2D =2E6C :56?E:7:65 2D w@J=6]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 Old Fort man charged with shooting into home, kicking in door McDowell Commissioners OK higher fire tax rates for four departments Old Fort officials day Fourth of July parade will take place on new route The Madness holds soft opening of the new Marion restaurant Man pleads guilty of distributing 156 pounds of meth in Burke, McDowell counties Corpening YMCA director leaves Marion to assume new role NC state employees’ health plan faces big changes. Here’s what’s coming in July Boil water notice issued for Nebo water customers 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 Marion Juneteenth celebration is this week. Here's the 4-day schedule These brands pulled back on Pride. It could cost them. Here's why kAm{2H 6?7@C46>6?E EC:65 E@ DE@A E96 >2? 7=66:?8 :? E96 DE@=6? G69:4=6] p D9@CE E:>6 =2E6C[ 96 =@DE 4@?EC@= @7 E96 DE@=6? G69:4=6 2?5 4C2D965 5@H? 2 5:776C6?E 6>32?<>6?E] ~77:46CD H6?E 5@H? E@ E96 4C2D9 D:E6[ E96 D96C:77’D @77:46 D2:5]k^AmkAm%96 D96C:77’D @77:46 D2:5 H96? @77:46CD 8@E E@ E96 4C2D9 D:E6[ w@J=6 H2D ?@E :? E96 DE@=6? G69:4=6 @C E96 :>>65:2E6 DFCC@F?5:?8 2C62]k^Am A first responder’s vehicle is towed out of an embankment after the truck was stolen while responding to a separate vehicle crash. Courtesy of Burke County government kAmw@J=6 H2D 7@F?5 2E E96 32D6 @7 E96 >@F?E2:? 2?5 2CC6DE65]k^AmkAmw@J=6 H2D E2<6? E@ 2 =@42= 9@DA:E2= 7@C 6G2=F2E:@? 2?5 EC62E>6?E @7 >:?@C :?;FC:6D[ E96 D96C:77’D @77:46 D2:5]k^Am kAmw6 C646:G65 2 Sc_[___ D64FC65 3@?5[ E96 D96C:77’D @77:46 D2:5]k^AmkAm%96 4C2D96D H6C6 :?G6DE:82E65 3J E96 }@CE9 r2C@=:?2 $E2E6 w:89H2J !2EC@=] qFC<6>@?E #@25 H2D 4=@D65 7@C D6G6C2= 9@FCD H9:=6 E96 D46?6 H2D AC@46DD65[ E96 D96C:77’D @77:46 D2:5]k^Am kAm%96 qFC<6 r@F?EJ 8@G6C?>6?E D2:5 6G6?E 2EE6?566D 2E E96 w:556? w:== '6?F6 D96=E6C65 :? A=246 H9:=6 E96 D46?6D H6C6 36:?8 AC@46DD65]k^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 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. McDowell County woman charged after child tests positive for meth Further investigation and a positive drug analysis test determined the juvenile had been exposed to a controlled substance, and charges were filed. Watch Now: Related Video Does Prime Day include free shipping? The hidden costs to watch for Pack These Essential Medicines For Your Next Vacation Pack These Essential Medicines For Your Next Vacation Vandals Warned of Criminal Charges Over Reflecting Pool Damage Vandals Warned of Criminal Charges Over Reflecting Pool Damage Starmer Steps Down After Emotional Downing Street Farewell Starmer Steps Down After Emotional Downing Street Farewell Recommended for you
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.Â
'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.
McDowell County woman charged after child tests positive for meth Further investigation and a positive drug analysis test determined the juvenile had been exposed to a controlled substance, and charges were filed.
