Alert Top Story Marion couple charged after kids test positive for meth, marijuana Mike Conley Jun 1, 2026 Jun 1, 2026 Updated Jun 3, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A Marion couple has been charged after the children they were caring for tested positive for both methamphetamine and marijuana.kAmpFDE:? |4r=2:?[ ac[ 2?5 |2=:< |@?E2 |4r=2:?[ ae[ 2C6 492C865 H:E9 7@FC 4@F?ED 6249 @7 6IA@D:?8 2 49:=5 E@ 2 4@?EC@==65 DF3DE2?46 2?5 @?6 4@F?E @7 >:D56>62?@C 49:=5 23FD6[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 2 ?6HD C6=62D6 7C@> E96 |4s@H6== r@F?EJ $96C:77’D ~77:46]k^Am Austin McClain PHOTO SUBMITTED kAm%96 42D6 H2D C676CC65 E@ E96 D96C:77VD @77:46 7C@> E96 |4s@H6== r@F?EJ s6A2CE>6?E @7 $@4:2= $6CG:46D]k^AmkAm%96 :?G6DE:82E:@? 3682? 27E6C 2 E@55=6C :? E96:C 42C6 H2D 7@F?5 H:E9 >2C<:?8D 4@?D:DE6?E H:E9 23FD6[ E96 C6=62D6 D2:5] %96 E@55=6C H2D C6>@G65 7C@> E96 9@>6 2=@?8 H:E9 E9C66 @E96C 49:=5C6? :? E96 4@FA=6’D 42C6] p== 7@FC 49:=5C6? E6DE65 A@D:E:G6 7@C >6E92>A96E2>:?6 2?5 >2C:;F2?2[ E96 C6=62D6 D2:5]k^Am People are also reading… North Carolina sets first elk hunt for 2027. Here's when it will be and who can participate Asheville artist hides painting of Jimothy the raccoon in woods This group of McDowell County 8-year-olds is competing in the Babe Ruth World Series Restaurant with Western theme opens in Valdese this week Atrium pushes back after State Health Plan leaves healthcare network out of Tier 1 How a Marine veteran bought a new home without paying a dollar in upfront closing costs McDowell High basketball player caps season at state East-West All-Star game Byrd’s Auto Sales in Marion to close after 40 years. "The time has come for us to slow down" West Caldwell cancels varsity football. What does this mean for other Catawba Valley teams? Man hit, killed by utility pole being dragged by semi-truck in Catawba County McDowell County working to address teen suicide Duke Energy, N.C. officials reach deal on rate hike. Customer bills to go up 9.5% Marion mayor speaks on election year changes made by state legislature USA World Cup winners and losers: Unforgettable summer ends on sour note Camping World property in Marion sold to Christian mission organization Malik McClain PHOTO SUBMITTED kAmq@E9 H6C6 :DDF65 2 Sb__[___ D64FC65 3@?5[ 244@C5:?8 E@ E96 ?6HD C6=62D6]k^AmkAm%9:D :?G6DE:82E:@? :D @?8@:?8[ E96 D96C:77VD @77:46 D2:5]k^Am 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 McDowell County woman accused of stabbing sleeping man with pocketknife The victim had multiple stab wounds and cuts across his body. McDowell County Sheriff’s Office warns about scammers impersonating law enforcement “As a reminder to the public: This is NOT how we operate," the sheriff's office said. Joint law enforcement operation in McDowell County results in 56 charges “Operations like this allow us to hold offenders accountable while reminding the community that their safety remains our top priority." 700 NC residents lost more than $8.4 million in 2025 to this fraud. Here’s how “The No. 1 rule is, in any of our frauds across any sector that we work in law enforcement, is if something sounds too good to be true, it pro… McDowell County woman charged after children in her care test positive for narcotics An investigation found that illegal drugs were being used around the children, the sheriff's office said. Watch Now: Related Video Williamson Street memorial site holds strong on day 3 People gather at the site where Corey Ruiz was fatally shot by a police officer People gather at the site where Corey Ruiz was fatally shot by a police officer Kadin Hoger grilling at the encampment on Williamson and South Baldwin streets Kadin Hoger grilling at the encampment on Williamson and South Baldwin streets Canada-US Trade War Escalates As Gordie Howe Bridge Opens Without US Officials Canada-US Trade War Escalates As Gordie Howe Bridge Opens Without US Officials Recommended for you
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McDowell County woman accused of stabbing sleeping man with pocketknife The victim had multiple stab wounds and cuts across his body.
McDowell County Sheriff’s Office warns about scammers impersonating law enforcement “As a reminder to the public: This is NOT how we operate," the sheriff's office said.
Joint law enforcement operation in McDowell County results in 56 charges “Operations like this allow us to hold offenders accountable while reminding the community that their safety remains our top priority."
700 NC residents lost more than $8.4 million in 2025 to this fraud. Here’s how “The No. 1 rule is, in any of our frauds across any sector that we work in law enforcement, is if something sounds too good to be true, it pro…
McDowell County woman charged after children in her care test positive for narcotics An investigation found that illegal drugs were being used around the children, the sheriff's office said.
