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Instead of letting that stop us, we did what we do best… Search warrant says Old Fort woman told deputies she shot man found dead on front porch Along with two handguns, deputies seized pills and methamphetamine from the mobile home, according to court documents. Police: Marion man fled from officers, was later found stuck on Morganton railroad tracks Officers received a report the Chevrolet Tahoe had become stuck on the railroad tracks near South College Street. Marion man charged with assault inflicting serious bodily injury The victim had sustained multiple fractures to his nose. 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Marion meat processing plant run by local family brings quality meats, serves farmers “We had no experience in meat processing and couldn’t find anyone willing to teach us. Instead of letting that stop us, we did what we do best…
Search warrant says Old Fort woman told deputies she shot man found dead on front porch Along with two handguns, deputies seized pills and methamphetamine from the mobile home, according to court documents.
Police: Marion man fled from officers, was later found stuck on Morganton railroad tracks Officers received a report the Chevrolet Tahoe had become stuck on the railroad tracks near South College Street.
Marion man charged with assault inflicting serious bodily injury The victim had sustained multiple fractures to his nose.
Environmental association says federal rule change threatens Lake James watershed “It will harm our communities, and to the many North Carolinians who rely on our forests to provide a healthy environment, outdoor recreation …
