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Hwy 126 Wreck

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On Thursday, February 10, at approximately 7:55 a.m., the NC State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated a fatal collision in Burke County on NC 126 near North Powerhouse Road.  A 1992 Subaru Legacy was traveling west

City Ordered To Pay Church

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The city of Morganton has been ordered to pay nearly $620,000 to a church.  Superior Court Judge Daniel Kuehnert made the order for First Freewill Baptist Church in the February first court filing.  A bench trial was

Fugitive Arrest

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A fugitive from Tennessee was arrested in Lenoir.  32 year old Donald Malaki Canter was arrested by Lenoir Police.  He faces a charge of felony escape and was placed in the Caldwell County Detention Center under a

Beekeepers Event

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A three day event : March 12th, 17th and 19 the Caldwell County Beekeepers Association will be hosting a beginner beekeeper’s workshop/school. This course is designed for beginners and is a great refresher for current beekeepers as

Remains Identified

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Human remains were found last September in Alexander County have been identified.  The NC Crime Lab in Raleigh confirmed them to be that of 39 year old Jason Anthony Riddle of Stony Point.  He had been reported

New Board Member

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The Burke County School Board appointed a new member at last night’s meeting.  Seth Hunt is replacing RL Icard who died last November.  The vote was 4-2.  Hunt will be sworn in today.  The board also voted

$85,000 Bond

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Bond was set at $85,000 for a Lenoir woman.  39 year old Daniel Willie Martin III was arrested by Caldwell County Sheriffs Officers.  He faces felony failure to appear on charges of maintaining a vehicle, dwelling or

Unemployment Rate

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The unemployment rate fell across the area for the month of December.  Burke County has a rate of 2.8%, Caldwell 3%, and Catawba County’s rate is 2.9%.  The Hickory Metro area rate is also 2.9% while the

House Fire

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A home in Catawba County was destroyed by fire and has been declared an arson case.  One dog was killed, and 2 others are missing.  Aveena Dr was the location.  No injuries were reported, but several vehicles