Alert Top Story Man arrested in Old Fort's first murder in more than a decade, police chief says Mike Conley Feb 10, 2025 Feb 10, 2025 Updated Feb 11, 2025 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A McDowell County man was arrested after a man was killed in a shooting outside the Dollar General store near Old Fort on Sunday.kAm%96 D9@@E:?8 92AA6?65 2E 23@FE aicd A]>] $F?52J 2E E96 s@==2C v6?6C2= 2E fha q2E r2G6 #@25 D@FE9 @7 ~=5 u@CE[ ~=5 u@CE !@=:46 r9:67 |6=G:? {JE=6 D2:5] %96 D9@@E:?8 E@@< A=246 :? E96 A2C<:?8 =@E @7 E96 DE@C6]k^AmkAm|2C:@ r2CD@?[ 7C@> |4s@H6== r@F?EJ[ 5:65 2E E96 D46?6[ {JE=6 D2:5]k^AmkAmp DFDA64E[ y24@3 s2?:6= $E6H2CE[ aa[ @7 |2C:@?[ H2D E2<6? :?E@ 4FDE@5J @? $F?52J[ {JE=6 D2:5 |@?52J] $E6H2CE :D 492C865 H:E9 D64@?5\568C66 >FC56C 2?5 H2D A=2465 F?56C 2 S` >:==:@? 3@?5[ 244@C5:?8 E@ E96 D96C:77VD @77:46 (63D:E6 23@FE :?>2E6D 2E E96 ;2:=]k^Am People are also reading… Retired state trooper donates $2,000 to support McDowell Tech BLET cadets When will Copper Penny Grill open in Marion? Owners provide update on plans McDowell County commissioners hear update about design, timeline for new school for Marion Hunter's Liver Mush needs help with repairs, rising costs to keep Marion business operating McDowell County commissioners hear update on data center rules Shiflet Field Fly-In & Drive-In returns to Marion Saturday with aircraft, classic cars, family fun McDowell County Schools alumni spotlight: Carson Gowan has dedicated his life to community Swannanoa man faces sexual assault charges in McDowell County JD Vance to rally Republicans in western North Carolina on Monday UPDATE: Fly-In event at Marion's Shiflet Field rescheduled to Saturday, Oct. 24 McDowell candidates weigh in on affordability, mental health and Helene recovery 6 events with free admission happening in and around Hickory this weekend Wake Forest’s depth on full display in 41-7 rout of Cal Liberty Coin & Bullion brings rare coins, currency and collectibles to Marion Trump donor sues Kimberly Guilfoyle, alleges defamation kAmxE :D E96 7:CDE >FC56C :? ~=5 u@CE 7@C `d J62CD @C >@C6[ {JE=6 D2:5] xE :D E96 7:CDE >FC56C :? |4s@H6== r@F?EJ :? a_ad]k^AmkAm}@ @?6 6=D6 H2D <:==65 @C :?;FC65 :? E96 :?4:56?E 2?5 E96C6 2C6 ?@ E9C62ED E@ E96 4@>>F?:EJ[ 96 D2:5]k^AmkAm“%9:D 92D 366? 2? @?8@:?8 :DDF6 7@C D@>6 E:>6[” {JE=6 D2:5] w6 D2:5 :E H2D 2? “:D@=2E65 :?4:56?E 36EH66? 3@E9 A2CE:6D]” ~? |@?52J 96 D2:5 :E H2D 2? @?8@:?8 72>:=J :DDF6]k^AmkAm%96 ~=5 u@CE !@=:46 s6A2CE>6?E C646:G65 2DD:DE2?46 7C@> E96 |4s@H6== r@F?EJ $96C:77’D ~77:46 2?5 E96 $E2E6 qFC62F @7 x?G6DE:82E:@?[ 244@C5:?8 E@ {JE=6]k^Am Stewart PHOTO SUBMITTED 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 Swannanoa man faces sexual assault charges in McDowell County The sheriff's office said the victim reported being assaulted in her sleep. Nebo woman charged with fentanyl possession following traffic stop Law enforcement found marijuana and fentanyl during a traffic stop on Sept. 30. Nebo man charged with possession of stolen 1976 Yamaha motorcycle Sammy Lee Hensley, 36, of Nebo was found to be in possession of one of the bikes after an investigation by Detective Adam Burnette. Old Fort woman charged with murder Friday Old Fort Police Chief Melvin Lytle said the incident was a domestic situation. Nebo woman charged with stealing $700 in cash from her employer A business owner reported that an envelope containing the money was taken by an employee. Watch Now: Related Video Search for Amelia Earhart’s plane comes up empty, but researchers did find something Over 70% Of Americans Think The US Is On The “Wrong Track” Over 70% Of Americans Think The US Is On The “Wrong Track” Bend, OR school shooting: Community mourning day after tragic incident Bend, OR school shooting: Community mourning day after tragic incident Trump-like name-calling impacting midterm election campaigns Trump-like name-calling impacting midterm election campaigns Recommended for you
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Swannanoa man faces sexual assault charges in McDowell County The sheriff's office said the victim reported being assaulted in her sleep.
Nebo woman charged with fentanyl possession following traffic stop Law enforcement found marijuana and fentanyl during a traffic stop on Sept. 30.
Nebo man charged with possession of stolen 1976 Yamaha motorcycle Sammy Lee Hensley, 36, of Nebo was found to be in possession of one of the bikes after an investigation by Detective Adam Burnette.
Old Fort woman charged with murder Friday Old Fort Police Chief Melvin Lytle said the incident was a domestic situation.
Nebo woman charged with stealing $700 in cash from her employer A business owner reported that an envelope containing the money was taken by an employee.
