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Close to 7,000 homes and 374 businesses in 12 counties will be getting high speed internet.  Gov Cooper announced $23.4 million in grants to upgrade the systems.  Locally, Alexander, Avery and Lincoln Counties will receive funding.

Bond was set at $25,000 in Caldwell County.  28 year old William Dillon Eplee was arrested by Caldwell County Sheriff’s officers.  He faces felony possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver controlled substance.  He was released

Two area law enforcement agencies are warning the public of a scam.  The Catawba and Caldwell Sheriff’s offices reported citizens receiving texts involving the sale of t-shirts from law enforcement.  In a statement, the offices said they

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol reports a fatal crash.  The head on collision involved a pick-up truck hitting another vehicle on Bethel Church Rd in Catawba County.  Authorities believe the truck crossed the centerline.  The pick-up

A fugitive from Ohio was arrested in Hickory.  38 year old Cory Lee Close was arrested by Hickory Police.  He is wanted in Scioto County, Portsmouth Ohio on failure to appear and receiving stolen property charges.  He

Due to emergency shoulder repair, 17th Street NE/SE between Highland Avenue NE and A Avenue SE will be closed through at least Tuesday, July 19. Traffic can use the clearly marked detour route of Highland Avenue NE,

Bond was set at $45,000 for a Hickory man.  37 year old Johnny Earl Ramirez was arrested by Catawba County Sheriff’s officers, he faces felony assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill among other charges. 

Heroin charges were brought against a Morganton man.  33 year old Vicente Omar Forney was arrested by Morganton Department of Public Safety officers.  He also faces possession of methamphetamine and misdemeanor larceny.  Officers arrested Forney at WalMart

The City of Hickory invites the public to attend the naming dedication of the main room at the newly renovated Ridgeview Branch Library in honor of former Hickory City Councilman Webster Lytle. The ceremony will take place

A sixth suspect has been taken into custody in a murder case.  The 17 year old along with 4 other teens and 21 year old Aunshae Montezz Conley are facing charges in the murder of Shonniel Blackburn