Local News
4th Street Southwest in Hickory was closed at 7th Avenue after an SUV struck a power pole and overturned. Duke Energy was called to replace the pole, and WSOCTV reports the driver was taken to the hospital.
The NCDOT is looking to widen part of Main Street in downtown Granite Falls. The project is to help ease congestion and to improve safety, but WSOCTV reports railroad track running parallel to the street prevent the
The ninth annual Friends of the Library book sale will be held March 21 through 23 at the Bethlehem Fire Department. The Daily Record reports donations of gently used books are currently being accepted a the Bethlehem
Hickory Police are searching for a former Statesville police officer who is accused of filing a false police report. Christopher Rivera claimed someone stole his unmarked police car. WSOCTV reports the vehicle was later found wrecked and
A Domino’s delivery driver was robbed in Newton Tuesday night. In a press release, the City of Newton Police reports the driver was at the intersection of 321 and Highway 10 around 10;30 when a man pointed
Caldwell County Schools is terminating the lease with the Patterson School in September. The campus has been used to house the Patterson Science Center since 2012. The News Topic reports the decision to end the lease was
A body was found by the Newton Police Department Monday afternoon. The body was found on North Rankin Avenue near SunQest around 5 p.m. The Daily Record reports the identity of the body has not been released,
Sign-ups end today for the first stretch of the Lenoir Triple Crown. The Leprechaun Leap 5k and 10k will be held on Saturday. The races will begin at 9 a.m. at the Lenoir Rotary Soccer Complex. Individuals
A man was rescued from a house fire in Hickory yesterday afternoon. Firefighters noticed the fire while at a nearby business and were able to get the flames under control within 30 minutes. The man was sent
A dinner series that has helped highlight Morganton’s Guatemalan population will finish up with a potluck tonight. The News Herald reports individuals interested in attending can register on tossstudio.org.
