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Teen Arrested in Granite Falls

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A Granite Falls teen is facing charges.  18 year old Nora Marie Rivera was arrested by Caldwell County Sheriff’s Officers.  She faces felony larceny by employee and aid and abet larceny.  She was placed in the Caldwell

$500,000 Grant

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The Industrial Commons in Morganton was awarded a $500,000 grant.  The money will be used to clean up the former Drexel 3 and 5 factory sites at 211 E Fleming St.  According to Mayor Ronnie Thompson, the

Crime Reports

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The Morganton Department of Public Safety is looking for an armed robbery suspect.  The Shop and Save #4 on W Fleming Dr next to Burger King was robbed at gunpoint of an undisclosed amount of money.  It

Dr Phipps Honored

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Donald Phipps, Superintendent of Caldwell County Schools, was named the Region Seven Superintendent of the Year by the Northwest Regional Educational Service Alliance (NWRESA) for 2022-2023. NWRESA is an organization that provides professional services, staff development, and

Hickory Is Number 1

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Hickory, North Carolina ranks among the country’s best places to live and takes the lead as America’s most affordable metro, according to a new report released by U.S. News. U.S. News analyzed the 150 most populous metropolitan

Peanut Butter Recall

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Certain Jif peanut butter products are being voluntarily recalled; the J.M. Smucker Co. announced Saturday. The products, which were sold and distributed across the U.S. and in Canada, may be contaminated with salmonella.  At least 14 people

Hwy 321 Closures

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I-40 and the US 321 interchange will have nightly closures this week.  The NC Department of Transportation announced that crews will be replacing bridge joints with work expected to be complete by May 26th.  Detour signage will

Lake Hickory Death

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An investigation is continuing after a Caldwell County man died on Lake Hickory.  The NC Wildlife Resources Commission reported the death of 36 year old Terry Josh Fowler of Granite Falls.  He was thrown from a boat

Stolen Vehicle

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A stolen vehicle charge was filed against a Lenoir man.  34 year old Lashaun Diantea Ellis was arrested by Lenoir Police.  He also faces felony possession of methamphetamine.  Ellis was placed in the Caldwell County Detention Center

Cool Off

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The City of Morganton has opened the splash pads at Martha’s Park and MLK Park early this year.  Normally they open on Memorial Day weekend, but crews were able to open them this week and with temperatures