Alert Top Story McDowell County man killed in shooting at Dollar General near Old Fort Mike Conley Feb 9, 2025 Feb 9, 2025 Updated Feb 10, 2025 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A McDowell County man was killed in a shooting outside the Dollar General store near Old Fort on Sunday afternoon.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^AmkAm~?6 DFDA64E H2D E2<6? :?E@ 4FDE@5J @? $F?52J[ 96 D2:5] pD @7 g A]>] E96 DFDA64E H2D 3C:?8 AC@46DD65 2E E96 |4s@H6== r@F?EJ s6E6?E:@? r6?E6C $F?52J ?:89E[ 96 D2:5]k^Am kAm{JE=6 5:5 ?@E C6=62D6 E96 ?2>6 @7 E96 DFDA64E] w6 D2:5 E96 :?4:56?E H2D DE:== F?56C :?G6DE:82E:@?] k^Am People are also reading… Opening soon? The Madness, Copper Penny Grill still coming to Marion, owners say McDowell High School graduation is Friday. Shuttles to run from three parking areas McDowell High School graduates 313 in Friday ceremony McDowell County alum credits education for preparing him for career in law enforcement S.C. man charged with statutory rape of McDowell child Trails, Trains and Travelin’ McCourys: Festival is multifaceted celebration of outdoors, music Music, festivals among free things to do this weekend in and around McDowell County Appalachian Mountain Brewery bringing new ‘outpost’ to Old Fort. Here's when, where Greg Biffle’s ex-wife sues driver’s estate, pilot’s estate for wrongful death in plane crash Meet the McDowell County Soil and Water District contest winners Exclusive leaked documents expose growing white supremacist group Sixth grade teacher named McDowell County Schools Teacher of the Year See schedule, events at 2026 N.C. Gold Festival, coin show this weekend in McDowell County Marion’s 18th annual Liver Mush Festival is coming up. Here's everything you need to know. Marion man shot at Love's Travel Stop dies; Lincolnton man now faces murder charge kAm“%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]”k^AmkAm}@ @?6 6=D6 H2D <:==65 @C :?;FC65 :? E9:D :?4:56?E 2?5 E96C6 2C6 ?@ E9C62ED E@ E96 4@>>F?:EJ[ 96 D2:5]k^AmkAm{JE=6 D2:5 E96 56A2CE>6?E :D D66<:?8 24 D64@?5\568C66 >FC56C 492C86]k^Am kAm%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 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 S.C. man charged with statutory rape of McDowell child An investigation that began after a runaway juvenile from McDowell was located has led to the arrest of a South Carolina man on felony child s… Greg Biffle’s ex-wife sues driver’s estate, pilot’s estate for wrongful death in plane crash The pilot of the plane that would crash and kill everyone on board, including NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family, failed to follow prope… Marion man shot at Love's Travel Stop dies; Lincolnton man now faces murder charge The shooting happened in Newton on May 11. Marion couple charged after kids test positive for meth, marijuana Both were charged with four counts each of exposing a child to a controlled substance and misdemeanor child abuse. Iredell County Animal Services capture 2 more wild horses; 1 horse continues to roam free The reported owners of the horses were charged in May due to the escape. Watch Now: Related Video Air raid sirens trigger panic for Kyiv child who survived blast Watch a week of unrest unfold at Delaney Hall ICE facility in Newark Watch a week of unrest unfold at Delaney Hall ICE facility in Newark UN: 86% Chance US Hits Hottest Year on Record by 2027 UN: 86% Chance US Hits Hottest Year on Record by 2027 Where Is It Illegal To Be Gay? Where Is It Illegal To Be Gay? Recommended for you
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S.C. man charged with statutory rape of McDowell child An investigation that began after a runaway juvenile from McDowell was located has led to the arrest of a South Carolina man on felony child s…
Greg Biffle’s ex-wife sues driver’s estate, pilot’s estate for wrongful death in plane crash The pilot of the plane that would crash and kill everyone on board, including NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family, failed to follow prope…
Marion man shot at Love's Travel Stop dies; Lincolnton man now faces murder charge The shooting happened in Newton on May 11.
Marion couple charged after kids test positive for meth, marijuana Both were charged with four counts each of exposing a child to a controlled substance and misdemeanor child abuse.
Iredell County Animal Services capture 2 more wild horses; 1 horse continues to roam free The reported owners of the horses were charged in May due to the escape.
