"Officers from the Shelby Police Department, along with Emergency Medical Personnel from Cleveland County EMS and Shelby Fire and Rescue, attempted lifesaving measures on the victim," the statement continues.

Scammers are sending urgent texts and making calls from fake numbers that are not connected to the McDowell County Tax Collection Office. These messages often claim immediate payment is required or that legal action is pending.

A Marion woman has been charged with felony possession of methamphetamine following a traffic stop on November 10, according to the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office.

DHS officials said nearly 1,400 ICE detainers statewide went unacted upon, resulting in the release of individuals with prior arrests for violent crimes, sexual offenses, and other serious charges.

At a November meeting of GROW NC — the Governor’s Office of Recovery and Resiliency for Western North Carolina, held on Nov. 14 in Spruce Pine, state officials detailed the mounting challenges local communities face as they work to rebuild after Hurricane Helene.