Top Story Spotlight Burke County man charged in Alexander County road rage shooting on Church Road Sarah C. Johnson Feb 4, 2026 Feb 4, 2026 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A Burke County man is accused of shooting at an occupied vehicle in Alexander County on Tuesday. Shuford kAmpFDE:? %J=6C $9F7@C5[ ac[ @7 r@??6==J $AC:?8D[ :D 492C865 H:E9 EH@ 4@F?ED @7 2DD2F=E H:E9 2 5625=J H62A@? H:E9 :?E6?E E@ <:==[ @?6 4@F?E @7 5:D492C8:?8 2 7:C62C> :?E@ 2? 6?4=@DFC6 E@ :?4:E6 762C 2?5 EH@ 4@F?ED @7 8@:?8 2C>65 E@ E96 E6CC@C @7 E96 AF3=:4[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 4@FCE 5@4F>6?ED]k^AmkAmp=6I2?56C r@F?EJ 56AFE:6D H6C6 D6?E E@ :?G6DE:82E6 2 C@25 C286 2=E6C42E:@? ?62C E96 :?E6CD64E:@? @7 r9FC49 #@25 2?5 %628F6 %@H? #@25 @? |@?52J] %96 h`` 42==6C C6A@CE65 >F=E:A=6 8F?D9@ED H6C6 7:C65 2E 2 G69:4=6 @? r9FC49 #@25[ p=6I2?56C r@F?EJ $96C:77 r925 !6??6== D2:5]k^Am kAmp 92?58F? H2D FD65 :? E96 D9@@E:?8] %96 D9@ED H6C6 7:C65 2E 2 G69:4=6 @44FA:65 3J $2C29 (@@5C:?8[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 4@FCE 5@4F>6?ED]k^Am People are also reading… McDowell County native started mowing lawns at 15. 5 years later, he has a business, employees One person critically injured in Sunday crash involving bicycle in McDowell County McDowell County man charged with sexual assault of employee 12-year-old arrested in death of classmate who was hit in the head by a metal water bottle Marion sixth graders say city needs a dog park; family nonprofit aiming to create toddler park This new spot in Marion is offering locally grown food and beer, run by farmers and a brewer Art gallery in Old Fort champions western North Carolina art McDowell Endowment giving $56,950 in grants to local nonprofits McDowell legal leaders: Justice denied is a public shame See events that will close Marion downtown streets this year, including Friday night concerts For McDowell High alum Michael Smith, education is a lifelong journey Actor in "The Pitt' is from North Carolina, raised by ER nurse mom, paramedic dad McDowell County leaders to hear updates on trains, parks Monday Highway patrol: Juvenile killed in McDowell County wreck while driving electric bike Marion City Council recognizes Betty Lynch as Citizen of the Month kAmp D64@?5 G:4E:> =:?<65 E@ E96 2DD2F=E 492C86D H2D y2D@? |:==D2AD[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 4@FCE 5@4F>6?ED]k^AmkAm!6??6== D2:5 E96 56AFE:6D C6DA@?565 E@ E96 :?E6CD64E:@? H96C6 E96 D9@@E:?8 H2D C6A@CE65] %96 56AFE:6D =@42E65 E96 DFDA64E G69:4=6 @? p=DA2F89 s2> #@25]k^AmkAm}@ :?;FC:6D @C AC@A6CEJ 52>286 H6C6 C6A@CE65[ !6??6== D2:5]k^Am kAm$9F7@C5 :D :??@46?E F?E:= AC@G6? 8F:=EJ :? 2 4@FCE @7 =2H]k^Am Sarah Johnson is the courts and breaking news reporter for the Hickory Daily Record. 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 McDowell County man charged with sexual assault of employee He was charged and arrested on March 30. Sheriff's office: Marion man charged with breaking and entering He was arrested and charged with felony breaking and entering. He was issued a secured bond of $500,000. Marion man charged with death by distribution in 22-year-old's 2025 overdose death An autopsy revealed the man died from toxic levels of fentanyl and cocaine in his system. Marion woman charged with starting wildfire in northern McDowell County As of Tuesday morning, the fire is 185 acres in size and 20% contained. McDowell County man charged with abuse of child, adults with special needs An 11-year-old girl, an adult man and adult woman (both with special needs) were living at the home without running water or indoor plumbing, … Watch Now: Related Video Unable to play video AP top stories April 12 US, Iran hold separate talks with Pakistan's PM ahead of negotiations US, Iran hold separate talks with Pakistan's PM ahead of negotiations AP top stories April 10 AP top stories April 10 Climate change is outpacing evolution. Scientists are using DNA to catch up Climate change is outpacing evolution. Scientists are using DNA to catch up Recommended for you
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