Local News
A man believed to be linked to 12 break-ins over the last four months is in custody. Mark Francis Hodsden of Morganton was identified with help from the community and social media after surveillance footage caught a
Schools all across Caldwell County are helping hurricane victims along the coast. Sawmills Elementary school raised over $1,000 that will go to five families to help their rebuilding efforts. Gamewell Elementary raised $500 to purchase box fans
A Morganton man is in custody after stabbing a man multiple time Saturday night. Sammy Lee Keller was charged with assault with a deadly weapon after police were informed of a man who had been stabbed in
A former postal worker is under federal investigation for discarding mail in a dumpster outside of the Long View Recreation Center Last Week. A town employee saw the mail in a dumpster and then went to check
A Hickory Man was sentenced to 10 years in Federal prison for his role in defrauding people of more than $25 Million. Robert Boston was also ordered to pay more than $27 million in restitution to his
The Hickory Daily Record reports a Hickory man is in custody after an investigation into a shooting in Hickory last week. Adrian Jamar Wells, 30, is charged with assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury. He
According to the Morganton News Herald, Three people were rescued on Monday morning after a kayaking incident left them stranded on an island just downstream from Bridgewater Dam. Linda Bayer said they started at that part of
Enrollment for Caldwell County Schools has dropped for the 10th year in a row. The system is down about 200 students from last year. The News Topic reports the drop can be attributed to the Great Recession
Police are asking for help locating a missing Connelly Springs man. Jason Edward Shuford was last seen in Icard at the end of August. The News Herald reports Shuford was last seen wearing blue jeans and a
A fire that destroyed a mobile home in Northern Caldwell County Monday evening is thought to be an accident. The News Topic reports the fire was reportedly started by electronics by in the front bedroom. The cause
