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 Caldwell County learned of its 11 COVID-19-related death on Friday and its sixth outbreak in a congregate living facility. The patient, who passed away, was over the age of 75, and had been hospitalized. The patient was

Health officials in Catawba County reported another Coronavirus related death on Thursday.  The total number of deaths in Catawba County is now at 21.  41 new cases were reported Thursday.

The deceased female found on the side of Golf Course Rd. Thursday morning has been identified as 24-year-old Christina Marie Hernandez of Morganton.  An autopsy is pending, and the investigation is continuing. The Burke County Sheriff’s Office

A Morganton man is facing charges in connection to a woman who was found dead on the side of a road near Mimosa Hills Golf Course.  33 year old Joshua Kenneth Epley is currently charged with felony

Three new Coronavirus related deaths were reported Wednesday in Catawba County.   All three were hospitalized and had underlying medical conditions.  Two of the individuals were in their 70s and one was in their 80s. 47 new cases

Wednesday, Caldwell County learned of its 10th COVID-19-related and its fifth outbreak.  The patient, who passed away, was over the age of 75, had been hospitalized, and was reported to have underlying health conditions. This patient was not

Four employees at the Burke County Clerk of Court’s office have tested positive for Coronavirus.  Officials say other workers are currently being tested.  For now, the Clerks office has been sealed off and at least one of

Water customers in the southern end of Caldwell County can expect low water pressure Wednesday, July 22 as work continues on the water main break in Granite Falls. Areas impacted include Dudley Shoals, Grace Chapel, North Lakes,

Caldwell County schools approved Plan B for re-opening during a meeting on Tuesday.  Under the plan students will be able to attend school in person for a portion of the week and learn remotely for a portion

Several people were injured Tuesday afternoon at an attraction in Avery County when strong storms passed through.  Lightning struck a tree at the Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster and injured six people who were nearby.  Those injured were