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Teen Arrested

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Burglary and vehicle theft charges were brought against a Hickory teen.  18 year old Iziaha Nathaniel Corpening was arrested by Lenoir Police.  He faces felony 1st degree burglary, common law robbery and larceny of a motor vehicle. 

Drug Charges

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Drug trafficking charges were brought against a Morganton woman.  45 year old Tammy Lynn Pittman was arrested by Burke County Sheriff’s Officers.  She faces felony trafficking in methamphetamine among other charges.  She was on probation from a

Catalytic Converter Theft

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A Caldwell County man is charged with stealing catalytic converters.   24 year old Cody Alan Watson was arrested by Burke County officers.  He also faces possession of stolen goods charges.  He was placed in the Burke County

Underwater Car

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A stolen vehicle was found in Lake Hickory.  Alexander County officers recovered a 2019 Mitsubishi SUV near the Dusty Ridge Recreational Area.  A dive team from Catawba County assisted.  An aquatic drone first located the vehicle which

Crime Reports

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Speeding to elude arrest charges were brought against a Lenoir woman.  28 year old Kayla Marie Russell was arrested by Granite Falls Police.  She also faces felony larceny among other charges.  She was placed in the Caldwell

Car Show at LP Frans

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Registration is now open for The 9th Annual Autolawn Party. In partnership with the 2022 Volvo Club of America National Meet being held in Hickory this September, HMA is excited to announce its 9th Annual Autolawn Party,

Teen Nights

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 The Hickory Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism Department will host Teen Night After Hours at the Highland Recreation Center on the following Fridays: July 1, July 15, July 29, and August 12. The program is from 5:30-8:30 p.m. and is designed

Grants/Old Rock School

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An $850,000 grant was awarded to Valdese.  The Rural Transformation Grant from the North Carolina Department of Commerce will be used to renovate the Old Rock School.  Most improvements will address accessibility needs for the Americans with

Kidnapping Charge/Fugitive

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A kidnapping charge was filed in Catawba County.  28 year old Taya Alequa McCathern of Raleigh also faces robbery charges.  She was arrested by Catawba County Sheriff’s Officers and placed in the Catawba County Detention Facility under

Fugitive Arrest

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A Morganton man was arrested as a fugitive from Georgia.  68 year old Charles Thomas Corn was arrested by Morganton Department of Public Safety officers.  He was arrested while dumpster diving behind O’Reilly Auto Parts on E