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A Caldwell County man was charged for stealing wheels and tires off a truck from a Morganton car dealership. Michael Leroy Whisenant was charged after investigators with the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office were able to identify the

The executive director of the Caldwell Arts Council has resigned after less than two years in the position. Lindsey Barrick was forced to resign due to ongoing health problems that, according to the News-Topic, make her unable

The Director of CoMMA in Morganton has been suspended. The News Herald reports Jim Smith was suspended due to a disciplinary reason. The decision came after questions arose about Smith’s education and an award that the CoMMA

Granite Falls is applying for a grant to pay for eight proposed projects at the Shuford Recreation Center. The projects would include playground equipment, sports facilities, and water features. The News-Topic reports the proposal will go through

One person was killed and another injured when their vehicle hit a cement truck on Thursday afternoon. The News-Topic reports that Kenneth and Gwendolyn Philyaw were traveling on Southwest Boulevard when their Toyota Highlander crashed into the

An Icard teen got off his school bus to discover his house was on fire. Trance Vang noticed smoke when he entered his home and called his father. The News Herald reports when Vang’s younger sibling came

Authorities are investigating five armed robberies that happened overnight Wednesday in Burke and Catawba County. WSOCTV reports Walter Scott Smith was arrested after police identified him when he didn’t cover his face during a robbery at a

Two Alexander County Schools were placed on lockdown yesterday morning. Alexander Central High School and East Alexander Middle school were placed under lockdown after an alarm malfunction at the high school. The lockdowns were both lifted by

Police in Granite Falls are investigating a case of potential revenge porn. A woman reported to the Police department that her ex-boyfriends had posted private images and videos of her on the internet without her consent. The

Lenoir residents may see a slight increase in their water and sewer rates in the coming year. The average increase for a customer who uses less than 5,000 gallons a month would be a combined 87 cents.