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Multiple Charges

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A court date is set for today for 28 year old Wesley Alan Cox.  He was arrested by the Burke County Sheriffs Officers.  He faces felony possession of a weapon by a felon, possession of controlled substance

Ribbon Cutting

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The City of Hickory will honor Invisible Disabilities Week and celebrate the installation of a new message center at Zahra Baker All Children’s Playground at Kiwanis Park with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, October 21, at

2 Seriously Injured

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A crash on NC 126 results in 2 injuries.  The North Carolina Highway Patrol reported a head on collision between Silver St and Frank Whisnant Rd just north of Morganton.  Trevon McNair 26, crossed the center line

Meth Charges

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Methamphetamine charges were brought against a Hickory woman.  Angela Beth Duncan 44 was arrested by Hickory Police.  She faces felony possession of schedule II controlled substance.  Bond was set at $1,200 secured.  Her next court date will

Lenoir Contest

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The City of Lenoir Main Street Department is organizing a Haunted Halloween Mystery Heist in Downtown Lenoir, and the top prize is $1,000! The game will draw visitors into Downtown and promote local businesses. Main Street Community

Cyclo-Cross Race

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The City of Hickory will host the 8th race in the 2021 North Carolina Cyclo-Cross (NCCX) Series at Stanford Park on Sunday, November 7. The first race will begin at 10 a.m., with races taking place throughout

Dinner Theater

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We are resuming dinner theatre after a 2 year hiatus! “The Sweet Delilah Swim Club” tells the story of 5 college swim teammates who develop a life long friendship. They gather for a long weekend at the

No Charges

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No charges will be filed against 2 Hickory officers.  District Attorney Scott Reilly announced on Monday after review of bodycam and video tape surveillance footage there would be no charges against officers Josh Null and Richard Bortrick. 

Multiple Charges

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A chop shop charge was brought against a Hudson man.  Joshua Lee Smart 34, faces felony counts of breaking and entering, larceny of a motor vehicle and chop shop activity among other charges.  He was placed in

Fatal Shooting

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A fatal shooting took place in Hudson on Friday night.  The victim was Terry Dale Hefner 44, who was pronounced dead in the parking lot of Dollar General on Pine Mountain Rd.  The investigation is continuing.  Hefner