Following the initial investigation, a search of the vehicle was conducted. Deputies reported locating a suspected quantity of methamphetamine inside the car. The evidence was seized, and Molina was taken into custody without incident.

The Catawba Nation Foundation (CNF) has awarded $800,000 in 2025 grants to nonprofit organizations advancing cultural preservation, education, economic development, and environmental stewardship across the Catawba Nation, the Cleveland County region, and Native American communities in North Carolina.

Brown took time out of his day to talk with The Shelby Independent about several issues, including his credentials for a senate seat, healthcare, and what drastic measures need to be taken to reduce the deficit.

The McDowell County Sheriff’s Office charged two Old Fort men following a traffic stop on Saturday, September 27.

The case began on October 24, 2024, when Detective Matt Smith of the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop in the West Marion area for traffic violations.