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In recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day, Caldwell County RESTART will host an Overdose Awareness Event at the JE Broyhill Civic Center on Thursday, August 31, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The event will feature individuals telling their own
According to the Morganton News Herald, a pedestrian was hit and killed on Interstate 40 in Burke County early Thursday morning. The accident took place at I-40 near Mile Marker 101 when a person walked out in
Lenoir-Rhyne Athletics will host its annual 828 Day celebration from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 26 at Moretz Stadium. The free event will feature live music, local food trucks, bounce houses, giveaways, prizes and opportunities
UPDATE: On August 24, the Burke County Sheriff’s Office received an additional report involving Aaron Mirstsching. After further investigation, warrants were issued on Mirtsching for 10 counts of indecent liberties with a minor. Mirtsching was arrested and issued
The N.C. Department of Transportation will close the bridge on Greedy Highway over Jacob Fork next week to start a $1.7 million replacement project. Contractor R.E. Burns and Sons of Statesville earned the contract to remove and
The Town of Valdese will continue its Family Friday Nights Summer Concert Series from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Aug. 25 at Temple Field behind the Old Rock School. The free concert will feature The Super 60s.
North Carolina set a record for visitor spending in 2022, according to data recently released by the North Carolina Department of Commerce. North Carolina reached a record $33.3 billion in visitor spending, with nearly half of counties
The Burke County Sheriff’s Office has issued an alert to the public about a possible scam. If a man identifying himself as James Newell with the Burke County Sheriff’s Office makes contact with via telephone or social
Hickory Public Schools and Alexander County Schools both are piloting free breakfast and lunch programs for all students for the 2023-2024 school year through the federal Community Eligibility Program. Students can participate in these meal programs without
Appalachian State University’s new Hickory campus opened its doors for the first day of the Fall Semester Monday morning. To celebrate the milestone, the university hosted a ribbon-cutting event at the newly remodeled 225,000-square-foot facility that previously
