A structure fire in Marion destroys a mobile home and travel trailer; requiring multiple agencies from two counties.

Just before 11 this morning, firefighters from across McDowell and three departments from Burke responded to 616 Linville Road off Lake James Road.

According to fire officials, the single-story home and attached trailer were engulfed in flames upon arrival.

Homeowner Michael Spencer suspects an electrical problem caused the fire; however, the cause remains under investigation.

Both structures were called total losses.

Occupants of the home escaped without injury.

An early morning shooting at a campsite in Linville Gorge last Saturday is under investigation by local authorities.

A news release from the Burke Sheriff’s Office states officers were called to Carolinas Healthcare Morganton where a woman was being treated for a gunshot wound.

An investigation by the Criminal Investigation Division revealed the incident occurred at a campsite off Old Highway 105.

Reports say two males got into a heated verbal argument which led to approximately four gunshots from a 380-caliber handgun being fired into the air,

Jasmine Adriel Lytle was struck in the back of the head with one of the projectiles.

She was later transported to Carolinas Med Center Charlotte where she is recovering from her injuries and is in stable condition.

43-year-old Paxton Gabriele Kirby of 3715 Piedmont Road Morganton is identified in the press release as the person who discharged the gun.

The investigation is continuing.

Findings will be turned over to the District Attorney’s office to determine if criminal charges will be filed.

A Nebo woman has been arrested and charged with breaking and entering.

Reports say James Bordeau of Green Sea South Carolina arrived at his residence on Old Highway 10 East, found the lights on, and a female inside.

The suspect was identified as 29-year-old Amber Dawn Honeycutt of 16 Mercy Lane.

Reports with the McDowell Sheriff’s Office say nothing was reported missing or damaged.

Two men have been charged with the assault of another man in Newton last week.

34-year-old James Thomas Cash and 28-year-old Stephen Kyle Tillery were both reportedly charged with assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury.

According to published reports, 32-year-old Mark Andrews was beaten with a metal pipe and a wooden stick while on Franklin Street last Friday.

Andrews was transported to Wake Forest –Baptist Medical Center where he was stable Monday and able to speak with investigators.

The dispute between the three men was allegedly part of a domestic dispute that also involved a woman, according to officials.