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The Morganton Department of Public Safety ended a standoff peacefully Thursday morning. Officers responded to a call on Rhyne St near Burkemont Ave around 215am. An individual was armed and barricaded in the home. Area residents were
A murder suspect has been taken into custody. 22 year old Nolan Andre Smith was taken into custody after a vehicle stop on I40 Thursday. He is wanted in connection to the murder of 35 year old
Early voting starts today in North Carolina and will end on Saturday May 14th. The primary election is Tuesday May 17th with the general election set for Tuesday November 8th. Contact your local board of elections for
Legal action is now being taken concerning the wooden arches collapse in Hickory. The city is suing the contractor Neill Grading and Construction along with the subcontractor Dane Construction, and the arch builder Western Wood Structures. The
Drug trafficking charges were brought against a Hudson man. 32 year old Joshua James Severt faces felony trafficking of opium or heroin among other drug charges. He was placed in the Caldwell County Detention Center under a
Hickory Fire Department Hickory Police and Catawba County EMS all responded to a vacant factory fire early Wednesday. The location was 1655 11th Ave NE. Longview and St Stephens fire departments were called for mutual aid. No
The Valdese Fire Department responded to a Praley St location on Tuesday afternoon. The structure fire was at the former Alba plant. The fire was under control quickly and the cause is under investigation.
A woman from Lenoir won the $1 million Spectacular Riches game from the NC Education Lottery. The $25 scratch off ticket was sold at Jasons Mart on Wilkesboro Blvd. She opted for the $600,000 lump sum which
A Hickory man is facing methamphetamine charges. 42 year old Jerry Richard McDaniel was arrested in Iredell County and faces charges of possession in Catawba County. He was placed in the Catawba County Detention Facility under a
Burke County officials are looking for a murder suspect. A warrant was issued for 22 year old Nolan Smith for felony murder. The victim was identified as 35 year old Jonathan Carl Ross. His body was found
