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A Hickory man is charged in a shooting.  Dimitris Reshawn Williams 29, was arrested in connection with shooting at a residence on Ramseur Rd in Maiden.  A male and female victim were shot multiple times, both are

Multiple charges were brought against a Hickory man.  Todd Lee Hefner 31, faces charges of felony possession of a stolen motor vehicle and possession of methamphetamine among other charges.  He was placed in the Catawba County Detention

The Burke County School Board has named an interim superintendent.  Dr Mike Swan will take over as interim from Dr Larry Putnam.  Swan has been the assistant superintendent since last year, and has served in many capacities

The Catawba County Health Department is reporting that 12% of the county’s population is now vaccinated for Covid 19.  There are currently 16 people in the hospital in Catawba County, 11 hospitalizations in Caldwell County and 3

Hickory Police responded to a stabbing at Quality Suites on 13th Ave Drive SE on Thursday.  The victim is Deon Thompson 37, he was allegedly stabbed by Landon Allen Thompson, his 18 year old son after an

Bond was set at $50,000 for a Lenoir man.  Justin Douglas Wilson 27, was arrested by Lenoir Police.  He faces felony 1st degree burglary among other charges.  He was placed in the Caldwell County Detention Center under

The Crawdads announced the start times for their 60 home games in 2021. Tuesday through Saturday games will begin at 7pm while Sundays will begin at 3pm. The Crawdads July 4thcelebration will begin at 7pm. The Christian

As new cases of Covid 19 continue to fall, the Burke County Health Department will move to media briefings on Mondays and Fridays only, unless cases warrant moving back to daily briefings.  Currently there are 3 people

Longview and Hickory firefighters and Catawba County EMS responded to a crash on Hwy 70.  A truck rolled over several times after hitting another vehicle near Longview on Hwy 70 SW.  No injuries were reported.  Hickory Police