Local News Archives

Heavy damage was done to a truck after hitting a bridge in Hickory.  The 26 foot box truck struck the railroad overpass of 3rd St SW near downtown.  The roof of the truck was peeled back, no

A Granite Falls man was arrested on multiple charges.  Monte Eugene Eaker 26, faces felony trafficking in methamphetamine and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.  He was released on a $100,000 secured bond.  A court

An attempted murder charge was filed in Hickory.  Thalmus Jaton Linder 42,  faces felony attempted 1st degree murder and hit and run with injury, along with drug related charges.  He was arrested in connection to a pedestrian

Methamphetamine charges were brought against a Hickory man.  Michael Lee Pennell 39, was arrested for the sale of meth among other drug charges.  He was placed in the Catawba County Detention Facility under a $52,000 bond.  Court

The Burke County Health Department has named a new director.  Danny Scalise will take over on July 12th.  He was the Executive Director of the West Virginia State Medical Association the last 4 years.  County Manager Bryan

100 new jobs are coming to Hickory.  Commscope has announced the creation of jobs at both of their Catawba County plants.  The company manufactures cabling, antennas and network equipment for cellular and WiFi networks.  The move comes

The town of Sawmills has purchased land for a new town hall.  The property is located at 4077 Baird Drive across from Baird Park.  The cost of the land was $625,000 according to the Town Manager Chase

Bond was set at $200,500 for a Hickory man.  Lamont “Tootsie Roll” Mutz 43, was arrested by Hickory Police after a brief foot chase on S Center St.  He faces multiple failure to appear charges on multiple

Crosswalk improvements and resurfacing have begun at City Walk in Hickory.  The work on Main Ave will stretch from Second St NW to the NC 127 bridge.  Intermittent road closures will continue for several weeks.  On street

A home was destroyed on Banoak Rd.  No injuries were reported as a woman who was asleep escaped safely.  8 area emergency agencies responded.  The fire is under investigation.  According to the Deputy Fire Marshal, the structure