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A Morganton man was charged Wednesday for firing his shotgun in the air when two boys rode their dirt bikes around the property near his. The News Herald reports Dennis Benfield told officers he fired his shotgun

Three people were arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop Tuesday. A Lenoir police officer pulled up behind a black Volvo on North Fairview Drive about 9 a.m, and The News-Topic reports the officer found approximately

Conover Police Department is investigating a malicious email and spread of false information regarding a phony July 4 event at Conover City Park. The email held a press release about a “Nazareth Child and Family’s Independence Day

Maiden police are seeking help in solving a theft. The Hickory Daily Record reports a STIHL weed trimmer was reported stolen on East Klutz Street around 10 a.m. Sunday. Surveillance cameras captured a white female exit a

A Chicago man was killed after falling off Shortoff Mountain on Sunday. The News Herald reports Austin Howell was reportedly free climbing in one of the most challenging parts of the Linville Gorge when he fell about

A man who was shot in the head last week may survive, but his injuries could be debilitating, Rocky Penley of Lenoir was flown to Carolinas Medical Center early Wednesday morning after The News-Topic reports another man

A woman who moved in with her parents after her own house burned is accused of setting fire to her parents’ house to try to kill them. The News-Topics reports Grecia Barlowe is accused of lighting the

The town manager of Cajah’s Mountain is resigning to become town manager of Hildebran. The News-Topic reports the change goes into effect on July 15. 

A new baseball league for players who are on the autism spectrum or have other special needs hopes to start a team in Lenoir and is looking for volunteers, coaches, and players. The league uses a special

The Hickory City Council awarded the City Walk contract to Hickory-based Neill Grading & Construction Co. for $14.3 million during a special meeting on Tuesday. The Hickory Daily Record reports the city hopes to create at least