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McDowell County Sheriff's Office
Monday February 17th, 2025 :: 08:46 a.m. EST

Advisory

Public Advisory: Bomb Threat in Downtown Marion 

Public Advisory: Bomb Threat in Downtown Marion 
Date: February 17, 2025 
Location: McDowell County Courthouse

Law enforcement and emergency services are once again actively investigating a bomb threat at the McDowell County Courthouse in the downtown area of Marion. As a precaution, evacuations have been implemented, and authorities are working to secure the scene.

For your safety, please avoid the downtown area until further notice. If anyone has any information, please contact Captain Shanon Smith with the McDowell County Sheriff's Office at (828) 652-2235, ext. 1254.

 

Address/Location
McDowell County Sheriff's Office
593 Spaulding Rd
Marion, NC 28752

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 828-652-2235

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