Top Story Editor's Pick McDowell Children’s Advocacy Center helps abused children. Federal funding to do so is dwindling Chrissy Murphy Apr 15, 2025 Apr 15, 2025 Updated Apr 16, 2025 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Twenty years ago, a child reporting abuse would share their experience with different investigators an average of six to eight times.kAm$@>6 49:=5C6? >2J 92G6 925 E@ E6DE:7J :? 4@FCE]k^AmkAm%92E 32CC:6C D@>6E:>6D 42FD65 49:=5C6? 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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.
