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Fatality

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A Hickory man died in a fatal wreck Wednesday night.  55 year old James Nelson Poovey Jr drove left of center striking another vehicle on NC 127 according to the NC Hwy Patrol.  The other driver, 19

Discharge of Weapon

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A Rhodhiss man is facing charges.  52 year old Toby Alan Horne faces felony discharge of a weapon into an occupied dwelling or vehicle among other charges.  He was arrested by Caldwell County officers.  Horne reportedly fired

$1 Million Grant

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The North Carolina School of Science and Math recently received a grant.  Dogwood Health Trust awarded $1 million for the Morganton school which is set to open in 2022.  The funds will be used for capital and

8 Arrested For Kidnapping

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Updated Kidnapping charges are brought against 8 people in Caldwell County.  36 year old Anthony Scott Bumgarner, 20 year old Elka Mckenna James, 50 year old Bobby Dean Bowlin, 18 year old Devan Alan Souther, 36 year

Body Identified

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A body has been identified from Burke County.  Baptist Hospital in Winston Salem’s Medical Examiners Office has identified Shawn Jeroskey Cash.  He was reported missing on October 19th.  His body was found October 22nd along the Catawba

$125,000 Bond

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Bond was set at $125,000 for a Winston Salem man.  42 year old Joshua Moore was arrested by the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Officers.  He faces felony counts of possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver heroin

Trunk or Treat

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In the church parking lot, we will have decorated car trunks to distribute treats (even for those with food allergies). Games and fun for all families. Outdoors so dress appropriately for the weather.

$51,000 Bond

Bond was set a $51,000 for a Rutherford College resident.  30 year old Tyler Dwayne South was arrested by Burke County Officers.  He faces felony possession of a weapon among other charges.  He was placed in jail

Fatality

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The NC State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated a fatal collision in Catawba County on Mathis Church Road near Sunset View Lane on Sunday.  A 2008 Honda Civic was traveling south on Mathis Church Road, lost

Body Found

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A body was found along the Catawba River in Morganton.  The Burke County Sheriffs Office is investigating.  The body was located on Friday and is believed to have been there 10 days.  It is an unidentified male.