Alert Top Story Former Marion church treasurer charged with embezzling more than $100,000 meant for orphanage From Staff Reports Dec 1, 2025 Dec 1, 2025 Updated Jan 8, 2026 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A former treasurer of a Marion church is facing charges of embezzling more than $100,000 from the house of worship.kAmx? pF8FDE a_ab[ !2DE@C $E6G6 sFC92> @7 q:3=6 q2AE:DE r9FC49 |2C:@? 7:=65 2 C6A@CE H:E9 E96 |2C:@? !@=:46 s6A2CE>6?E 23@FE 2 A@DD:3=6 7:?2?4:2= 4C:>6]k^AmkAmsFC92> AC@G:565 :?G6DE:82E@CD H:E9 32?< 5@4F>6?ED :?5:42E:?8 E92E 2 =2C86 DF> @7 >@?6J 925 366? 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Marion man charged with murder Wednesday in 2024 death of 3-month-old daughter During an investigation that spanned a year and six months, investigators conducted interviews and awaited medical records, the release said.
Man found dead along Interstate 40 in Burke County; Medical examiner notified The person has not been publicly identified as of 2 p.m.
Lenoir woman accused of scratching Telsa Cybertruck using board with nails; see video here “It doesn't do anything good for anybody involved."
Marion man charged after 200 grams of cocaine found in search of home near school In the search, officers found 203.5 grams of cocaine, two guns (a .38-caliber revolver and a .22-caliber long rifle) and $2,186.
Marion man charged with assaulting woman and sheriff's lieutenant An arrest warrant said the lieutenant had a cut to the head that required stitches.
Iranian military statement mocks US for 'strategic failure', suggests no negotiations over 15-point plan
AP Iranian military statement mocks US for 'strategic failure', suggests no negotiations over 15-point plan
