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Multiple Charges

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Multiple felony and misdemeanor charges were brought against a Granite Falls man.  Sterling Dion Dula was attested by Lenoir Police.  He faces felony uttering a forged instrument, second degree trespass, fictitious tag or title and possession of

COMMUNITY YARD SALE

COMMUNITY YARD SALE @ Martin Luther King Jr. Center Parking Lot.   Saturday 5/7/2022       7am till 1pm  If Rain, Yard Sale will be Saturday, May 14th same time scheduled.  

Lake James Fire

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Several fire departments from Burke and McDowell Counties responded to a campground fire at Lake James.  The structure fire was located off Bear Cliff Village Drive.  There were no injuries reported.  2 campers and a wooded area

Crime Report

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A Morganton woman is facing drug charges in Catawba County.  35 year old Amber Dawn Harris was arrested by Hickory Police.  She faces possession of methamphetamine charges.  Harris was placed in the Catawba County Detention Facility under

Hickory Public Meetings

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Help craft the future of recreation in Hickory. The City of Hickory is currently working to update its existing parks and recreation master plan to reflect the needs and desires of citizens today while planning thoughtfully for

Drug Charge

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A Hickory woman is facing drug charges.  33 year old Candace Hurt was arrested by Long View Police.  She was charged with felony possession of methamphetamine among other charges.  Hurt was placed in the Catawba County Detention

Lenoir Road Work

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Contractors will be paving Finley Avenue from Main Street to Arlington Circle today and Friday.  Drivers traveling the area should expect delays.  Finley Avenue will not be closed during paving, but travel will be reduced to one

Name Released in Drowning

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The name of the victim has been released in a Catawba County drowning.  18 year old Zimera Smith was swimming with a friend in Lake Lookout around 7pm Tuesday.  After jumping off a boat ramp, she did

Connelly Springs Event

The Town of Connelly Springs will hold their Annual Town Day Festival on Saturday, May 14th from 10 am – 3 pm. There will be a variety of vendors selling handmade crafts and other items as well

New Manager

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Catawba County has a new manager.  Mary Furtado will begin work on July 1st.  The current manager Mick Berry is retiring.  The county commissioners selected Furtado and the announcement came at the recent meeting.  She has served