Retired church pastor in North Wilkesboro is facing child sex-abuse charges JOHN HINTON Staff Reporter Jun 22, 2026 Jun 22, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A retired pastor of Peace Haven Baptist Church in North Wilkesboro is facing nine child sexual-abuse charges, authorities said.kAm%:>@E9J r=:?E@? !CF:EE[ fa[ @7 }@CE9 (:=<6D3@C@ :D 492C865 H:E9 E9C66 4@F?ED @7 7:CDE\568C66 DE2EFE@CJ D6I @776?D6[ E9C66 4@F?ED @7 :?5646?E =:36CE:6D H:E9 2 49:=5 2?5 E9C66 4@F?ED @7 6?828:?8 :? 2 D6I 24E 2D 2 DF3DE:EFE6 A2C6?E[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 2? 2CC6DE H2CC2?E]k^AmkAm!CF:EE :D 244FD65 @7 6?828:?8 :? 2 D6I @776?D6 H:E9 2 49:=5 F?56C `b[ E2<:?8 :?5646?E =:36CE:6D H:E9 2 >:?@C F?56C `e 2?5 6?828:?8 :? 2 D6I 24E H:E9 2 49:=5 F?56C `g 2D 2 DF3DE:EFE6 A2C6?E[ E96 H2CC2?E D2JD]k^Am kAm%96 @776?D6D 2==6865=J 92AA6?65 @? y2?] `[ a_a_[ 2?5 !CF:EE H2D 2CC6DE65 yF?6 `g 3J E96 (:=<6D r@F?EJ $96C:77’D ~77:46[ E96 H2CC2?E D2:5]k^Am People are also reading… Marion police respond to shooting involving death of 15-year-old McDowell County bridge temporarily closed for resurfacing Old Fort to see 8-cent property tax increase, 10% increase in water and sewer rates Old Fort officials day Fourth of July parade will take place on new route Man pleads guilty of distributing 156 pounds of meth in Burke, McDowell counties The Madness holds soft opening of the new Marion restaurant Corpening YMCA director leaves Marion to assume new role McDowell County woman charged after child tests positive for meth McDowell Commissioners OK higher fire tax rates for four departments Old Fort man charged with shooting into home, kicking in door NC state employees’ health plan faces big changes. Here’s what’s coming in July Boil water notice issued for Nebo water customers 'I shot that guy': Hickory man gets $2.5M bond; charged with murder of business partner, who was on area school board These brands pulled back on Pride. It could cost them. Here's why Opening soon? The Madness, Copper Penny Grill still coming to Marion, owners say Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts kAm!CF:EE :D 36:?8 96=5 :? E96 (:=<6D r@F?EJ y2:= H:E9 ?@ 3@?5 2==@H65[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 2 4@FCE C64@C5]k^AmkAmx? 2 DE2E6>6?E[ !6246 w2G6? 49FC49 @77:4:2=D 4@?7:C>65 E92E !CF:EE H2D 2 A2DE@C 367@C6 96 C6D:8?65 :? a_`a[ 2?5 96 92D?’E D6CG65 :? 2?J C@=6 H:E9 E96 49FC49 D:?46 E92E E:>6]k^AmkAm“!6246 w2G6? q2AE:DE r9FC49 :D 566A=J D2556?65 2?5 5:DEFC365 3J E96 C646?E 2==682E:@?D 2?5 2CC6DE :?G@=G:?8 %:> !CF:EE $C] H9@ 7@C>6C=J D6CG65 2D A2DE@C @7 @FC 49FC49[” E96 49FC49’D 6=56CD D2:5]k^Am kAm“%96 492C86D E92E 92G6 366? C6A@CE65 2C6 6IEC6>6=J D6C:@FD[ 2?5 @FC 962CED 2C6 H:E9 2?J@?6 H9@ >2J 92G6 366? 92C>65[” E96 6=56CD D2:5]k^Am kAm“(9:=6 H6 C6DA64E E96 =682= AC@46DD 2?5 C64@8?:K6 E92E E96D6 >2EE6CD H:== AC@4665 E9C@F89 E96 4@FCED[ !6246 w2G6? q2AE:DE r9FC49 F?6BF:G@42==J 4@?56>?D 2?J 7@C> @7 23FD6[ 6IA=@:E2E:@? @C >:D4@?5F4E[” E96 6=56CD D2:5]k^Am jhinton@wsjournal.com336-727-7299@jhintonWSJ 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. Related to this story Most Popular Business partner shot dead at Old Hickory Tannery was set to acquire company, per lawsuit A judge ordered the owner to comply with an agreement for Robert Arguelles to purchase the remaining company stock. Leather furniture company owner facing murder charge in shooting at Newton business Newton police said a co-worker was shot and died in an office area. Mother of slain NC man still seeks justice in unsolved killing “I’m hurt and I’m angry,” Velma Terry said in an interview about the case. Watch Now: Related Video Savannah Guthrie responds after reports on ransom note claiming her mother died Trump celebrates 'brutal' Hitler comparison during unhinged posting spree Trump celebrates 'brutal' Hitler comparison during unhinged posting spree Owl Cam Owl Cam Does Prime Day include free shipping? The hidden costs to watch for Does Prime Day include free shipping? The hidden costs to watch for Recommended for you
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