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Fugitive Arrest

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A fugitive arrest was made in Hickory.  James Michael Kessinger 44, was arrested by Hickory Police for felony warrants as a fugitive awaiting extradition to another state.  He is wanted by Louisville Metro Police in Kentucky on

Meth Charges and Vehicle Theft

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Methamphetamine charges were brought against a Lenoir man.  Brandon Scott Harris 33, was arrested by Lenoir Police.  He faces felony possession of meth.  Harris was taken to the Caldwell County Detention Center under a $15,000 secured bond. 

Medicare Help

The Satie and J.E. Broyhill Caldwell Senior Center is now scheduling one-on-one appointment with a trained SHIIP counselor for Medicare Open Enrollment. The Medicare Open Enrollment Period begins on Oct. 15, 2021 and runs for eight weeks

Carolina Truck and Tractor Pull

oothills Antique Power Association and Hickory American legion Fair are partnering together to Co-Sanction a fall pull with the Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League / Carolina Truck and Tractor Pullers. This event will take place on Saturday

An Evening with Sarah Jones

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The Schaefer Center Presents… An Evening with Sarah Jones Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts with with livestream option. Called “a master of the genre” by The New York Times, Sarah Jones is a Tony Awardwinning performer,

New Caldwell Board Member

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At the Board of Education regular business meeting newly appointed board member BJ Fore took the Oath of Office, administered by Dan Kuehnert, Superior Court Judge for the 25th Judicial District of the NC 5th Superior Court

Crawdads 2022

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The Hickory Crawdads played their last home game this past Sunday.  While a few road games remain, the team announced the schedule for the 2022 season.  The Crawdads will return to a 132 game schedule.  The first

Bond Set at $100,000

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A Granite Falls man is under a $100,000 bond.  Jimmy Ray Nichols 42, faces possession of a firearm by a felon as well as several drug charges.  He was placed in the Caldwell County Detention Center after

State Board Of Elections

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The North Carolina State Board of Elections has upheld a Burke County ruling.  Jim Jacumin will remain on the ballot for the mayoral race in Valdese.  At issue was residency.  Jacumin has a residence now in Valdese

Court Dates Today

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Felony drug charges were brought against 2 men in Caldwell County.  John Leslie Frasse 54, and Jason Dwight Dickson 38, were arrested by Caldwell County Sheriff’s Officers.  Frasse faces possession of methamphetamine and felony manufacturing marijuana among