Alert Featured Top Story Man shoots self, dies after traffic stop in Morganton From staff reports Jan 8, 2024 Jan 8, 2024 Updated Jan 8, 2024 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save From staff reports MORGANTON -- A man is dead after police say he shot himself during a traffic stop for suspected driving while impaired.kAmxE H2D 2C@F?5 `_ib_ A]>] $2EFC52J H96? @77:46CD H6C6 5:DA2E4965 E@ E96 2C62 @7 (6DE u=6>:?8 sC:G6 ?62C $@FE9 $E6C=:?8 $EC66E 7@C 2 DFDA64E65 :>A2:C65 5C:G6C[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 2 AC6DD C6=62D6 7C@> E96 |@C82?E@? s6A2CE>6?E @7 !F3=:4 $276EJ]k^AmkAm(96? @77:46CD DE@AA65 E96 G69:4=6[ :E AF==65 :?E@ E96 A2C<:?8 =@E 2E ad_ (] u=6>:?8 sC:G6[ E96 C6=62D6 D2:5] %92E :D E96 255C6DD 7@C E96 |@C82?E@? pqr $E@C6]k^Am Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts kAmpD @77:46CD DE2CE65 E96:C 5C:G:?8\H9:=6\:>A2:C65 :?G6DE:82E:@?[ E96 5C:G6C 8@E 2 8F? @FE @7 9:D G69:4=6 2?5 7:C65 :E E@H2C5 9:>D6=7[ C6DF=E:?8 :? 2 D6=7\:?7=:4E65 8F?D9@E H@F?5[ E96 C6=62D6 D2:5]k^Am People are also reading… Camping World property in Marion sold to Christian mission organization Joint law enforcement operation in McDowell County results in 56 charges Meat processing plant in Marion to expand, create new jobs Man pleads guilty of distributing 156 pounds of meth in Burke, McDowell counties McDowell County woman charged after children in her care test positive for narcotics How a Marine veteran bought a new home without paying a dollar in upfront closing costs Update: 1 injured in I-40 wreck in McDowell County; truck veered off road Town of Old Fort buys property for new town hall, purchase paid for with FEMA funds What's in a name? Mr. Bob’s Do-Nuts' Apple Ugly pastry has new name, same taste Crash temporarily shut down lanes of I-40 in McDowell County Monday night 90 mph tornado touched down in Catawba, Cleveland, Lincoln counties; toppled camper, trees Christmas in July? Marion's Historic Carson House to host Christmas Market this weekend Lawmakers demand WNBA accountability after ‘attacks’ on Caitlin Clark Barefoot Baby Foundation to host free ‘Pirate Invasion’ at McDowell Rec Center pool Mitch McConnell's health absence a mystery with Senate poised to return kAm~77:46CD 42==65 7@C t|$ E@ C6DA@?5 E@ E96 D46?6] %96 5C:G6C H2D EC2?DA@CE65 E@ 2 =@42= 9@DA:E2= H96C6 96 5:65 7C@> 9:D :?;FC:6D]k^AmkAm%96 >2?’D :56?E:EJ :D 36:?8 H:E996=5 A6?5:?8 ?@E:7:42E:@? @7 ?6IE @7 <:?[ E96 C6=62D6 D2:5]k^AmkAm%96 42D6 C6>2:?D F?56C :?G6DE:82E:@?] p55:E:@?2= :?7@C>2E:@? H:== 36 C6=62D65 2D D@@? 2D A@DD:3=6]k^Am 0 Comments Love 0 Funny 0 Wow 0 Sad 0 Angry 0 Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Most Popular Camping World property in Marion sold to Christian mission organization "This site can house and feed approximately 80 volunteers who will work on homes in McDowell and surrounding counties.” 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." Meat processing plant in Marion to expand, create new jobs The expansion will increase processing capacity and allow the production of products like jerky, snack sticks, summer sausage, hot dogs and more. Man pleads guilty of distributing 156 pounds of meth in Burke, McDowell counties The man supplied large batches of methamphetamine to local dealers. 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 U.S. says Strait of Hormuz is open, Iran says it's closed Trump says he deserves Nobel Peace Prize after claiming he ended eight wars Trump says he deserves Nobel Peace Prize after claiming he ended eight wars Nolan Wells’ Best Friend Says His Case Is 'Not a Whole Race Thing' Nolan Wells’ Best Friend Says His Case Is 'Not a Whole Race Thing' Mississippi mother makes plea for transparency in death investigation of teen son Mississippi mother makes plea for transparency in death investigation of teen son Recommended for you
Camping World property in Marion sold to Christian mission organization "This site can house and feed approximately 80 volunteers who will work on homes in McDowell and surrounding counties.”
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."
Meat processing plant in Marion to expand, create new jobs The expansion will increase processing capacity and allow the production of products like jerky, snack sticks, summer sausage, hot dogs and more.
Man pleads guilty of distributing 156 pounds of meth in Burke, McDowell counties The man supplied large batches of methamphetamine to local dealers.
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.
