A Marion man faces numerous break-in, theft, firearm and drug charges. The McDowell County Sheriff's Office Wednesday, reported the charges on John Wesley Harding, 33, of Old N.C.226 South. On October 17th, Harding entered the occupied South Creek Road home of Jeffrey and Pamela Mast with a gun. There is no indication that Harding knew the couple. The Masts were able to flee the residence. Deputies arrived on the scene and apprehended Harding, who was then in one of the Masts' vehicles. Harding arrived at the Mast home in a van, along with a handgun and utility trailer, that been reported stolen from David Parkins, of Ned McGimsey Road in Nebo earlier that day. Also found on Harding was meth and marijuana. Harding is a felon, having been convicted of breaking and entering in McDowell County in October 2003, according to the Sheriff's Office.
On October 23rd, Watauga County, suffered severe damages as the result of flooding and heavy winds. Initial reports from a November 2nd assessment indicate that Watauga County had at least 25 homes and businesses with major damage. Under the provisions of the U.S.Small Business Administration, Governor Roy Cooper on Wednesday, requested that the SBA make a disaster declaration for Watauga County, and the contiguous counties of Ashe, Avery, Caldwell and Wilkes. This disaster declaration will provide low interest loans to the citizens and businesses affected by the October 23rd event.
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