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Burke Recovery will be at Western Piedmont Community College collecting medications from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday then from 1-4 p.m. the group will be at Crazzy’s House of Tattoos collecting unused medications. If you can’t make
Methamphetamine charges were brought in Burke County. Billy Ray Swink 33, faces felony possession of meth among other charges. He is in jail in Morganton under a $25,000 secured bond. A court date was set for today.
A car crashed through a store front in Hickory. Around 1pm on Tuesday the vehicle crashed at Quick Cash Pawn on Hwy 70. Those in the car were not injured, 1 person in the business had
Bond was set at $70,000 for a Lenoir woman. Alexus Gabriel Blake 34, faces felony trafficking of heroin or opium, possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver methamphetamine and cocaine among other charges. She was placed
In celebration of Arbor Day, the City of Hickory and the Community Appearance Commission (CAC) will distribute free potted trees at the Downtown Hickory Farmers Market on Saturday, April 24. Hickory’s Landscape Services Division planted 350 bare
The Caldwell Health Department has announced the Pfizer vaccine is in stock and appointments are available Wednesday through Friday. Call 828-757-6487. Currently there are 4 people hospitalized in Caldwell County, 10 in Burke and 7 hospitalizations in
A man died Saturday after a fall in the Linville Gorge. The man was hiking with his son near Babel Tower. The Burke County Search and Rescue Team responded around 1230 pm. It is believed the man
The North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority has approved 11 grants totaling $3.7 million. Locally, the city of Lenoir will receive a Building Reuse Program grant for $500,000. Exela Pharma Sciences will establish operations to manufacture generic and
Most North Carolina families with children received an automatic $335 coronavirus relief payment last fall to help with virtual schooling and childcare costs. Eligible families who did not receive the $335 check have another chance to apply through May 31,
