Spotlight Wilkes County man charged with killing U.S. Postal Service employee JOHN HINTON Staff Reporter Jun 30, 2026 Jun 30, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A Wilkes County man has been charged in the shooting death of an U.S. Postal Service employee, authorities said.kAm(:==:2> rC2:8 sFC92>[ de[ @7 #@2C:?8 #:G6C[ :D 492C865 H:E9 7:CDE\568C66 >FC56C 2?5 7:CDE\568C66 <:5?2AA:?8 :? E96 562E9 @7 qC2?5: qJC5 #6J?@=5D[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 2? 2CC6DE H2CC2?E]k^AmkAmsFC92> :D 244FD65 @7 <:5?2AA:?8 2?5 <:==:?8 #6J?@=5D @? yF?6 ae[ E96 H2CC2?E D2:5] sFC92> :D 36:?8 96=5 :? E96 (:=<6D r@F?EJ y2:= H:E9 ?@ 3@?5 2==@H65]k^Am Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts kAmsFC92> H2D D4965F=65 E@ 2AA62C @? |@?52J :? (:=<6D s:DEC:4E r@FCE]k^Am kAms6AFE:6D C6DA@?565 2E ci`e A]>] yF?6 ae 7@C =2H 6?7@C46>6?E 2DD:DE2?46 2E b_c |@?E6:E9 p4C6D :? w2JD[ H9:49 :D :? 46?EC2= (:=<6D r@F?EJ[ E96 (:=<6D r@F?EJ $96C:77’D ~77:46 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 kAms6AFE:6D E96? 5:D4@G6C65 #6J?@=5D 5625 2E E96 D46?6[ E96 D96C:77’D @77:46 D2:5]k^AmkAmx?G6DE:82E@CD E96? =:?<65 sFC92> E@ #6J?@=5D’ 562E9[ 2?5 96 H2D 2CC6DE65[ E96 D96C:77’D @77:46 D2:5]k^AmkAm%96 :?G6DE:82E:@? :D 36:?8 4@?5F4E65 3J E96 !@DE2= x?DA64E:@? $6CG:46[ E96 (:=<6D r@F?EJ $96C:77’D ~77:46 2?5 E96 }]r] $E2E6 qFC62F @7 x?G6DE:82E:@?]k^Am Durham 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 Bank questions man’s ID and foils large money laundering scheme, NC sheriff says A complex money laundering operation was uncovered in North Carolina when bank employees noticed a customer had used a different ID the day before. Taylorsville police officer charged with failing to report on-duty patrol car crash "We hold our officers to high standards, but we also support them through due process when technical misunderstandings arise," the police chief said. Watch Now: Related Video Kadin Hoger grilling at the encampment on Williamson and South Baldwin streets 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 Williamson Street memorial site holds strong on day 3 Williamson Street memorial site holds strong on day 3 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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