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Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit

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Americana outfit Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit make a tour stop in Boone to promote their newest release, Reunions. The former Drive-By Trucker and his bandmates open the season with an unforgettable evening of rousing anthems

Summer Exhibition Celebration

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Celebrate summer and the opening of new exhibitions at the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts – explore, discover and connect through the arts! This is an opportunity for art lovers to surround themselves with stunning artwork and

Burke School Board New Member

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The Burke County School Board has a new member.  At the Monday meeting, Jane Sohovich was chosen to fill the vacant seat left open by departing Edna Weller.  She will serve until the November election.  The vote

Charges Pending in Shooting Death

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An investigation is continuing in the shooting death of a 2 year old in Lenoir.  The Caldwell County Sheriffs Office reported Michael Dale Summerow 38, allegedly shot his girlfriend Ashely LaDawn Johnson and their 2 year old

Meth Charge

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A Granite Falls man is facing methamphetamine charges.  David Lynn Henson Jr 27, faces felony possession of methamphetamine.  He was placed in the Caldwell County Detention Center under a $7,500 secured bond.  A court date is set

Paving In Lenoir

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City of Lenoir staff paved 1.5 miles of greenway during the past couple of weeks bringing Lenoir’s total paved greenway to nearly 9 miles. The City’s goal is to connect residents to recreation centers via greenway and

Murder Charge

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Hickory Police have arrested a man in the murder of a 7 year old.  Douglas Mason Wilson 23, faces first degree murder in the death of Zakylen Greylen Harris, after shots were fired into a vehicle on