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Burke County School Goes on Soft Lockdown

Forest Hill Elementary went into a soft lockdown Tuesday morning March 12th as a result of a possible hostage situation near the school. A Soft Lockdown is defined as an emergency readiness, non-imminent threat procedure that involves

Steel Warehouse to open Hickory Facility

Steel Warehouse, a leading steel service center with distribution, shipping, and processing capabilities, announced that it will open a state-of-the-art facility in Hickory, North Carolina. The ambitious initiative is set to create 58 jobs and involve an

Pedestrian Identified in Fatality

In reference to the fatal collision in Burke County on Sunday, March 10th, the NC State Highway Patrol has identified the pedestrian.  The NC State Highway Patrol wishes to express its appreciation to the local media outlets

Junior Fire Academy Registration

Online applications for the Chief Keith Owens Junior Fire Academy will be available April 1st. – May 1st. If you know of any 5th through 8th graders that are interested in learning about emergency services with a

Fundraiser for American Legion Post 392

AMERICAN LEGION HUDSON POST 392 243 LEGION ROAD HUDSON, NC SATURDAY MARCH 16. 2024 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM PLATE INCLUDES: FISH OR CHICKEN WITH FRIES, COLESLAW, HUSHPUPPIES, DESSERT AND DRINK $12 CASH OR DEBIT CARD FOR

Burke County Teen Missing

The Burke County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation’s Division is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a runaway juvenile.  Madysin Lashea Moore of 5596 Tommy Norman Ave, Morganton ran away from her home on March 02, 2024. She