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Lenoir-Rhyne University has announced another partnership with the City of Hickory that will help keep students and faculty more safe. The University and the Hickory Police Department and will place officers on campus full time beginning in February.
With more rain in the forecast this week, Duke Energy says its meteorologists are keeping a close eye on the forecast and the possibility of more flooding. Moderate to isolated heavy rainfall will likely occur Monday night through the day on Tuesday. Wednesday
The search for a Cleveland County girl that was 9 years old at the time of her disappearance, still continues, nearly 20 years later. Asha Degree disappeared from her home on Valentines Day of 2000 and has
Three people have been arrested in connection to a riot that led to injuries and a QT convenience store being ransacked. Video posted on Facebook by participants and bystanders helped lead to the arrests. The three who
The City of Morgantons Electric Services Department recently won two 2019 Public Power Awards of Excellence. ElectriCities awarded Morganton the Wholesale Power Cost Award for providing competitive and stable wholesale electric rates for its customers. Additionally, the City’s
On Thursday, February 6, 2020 information was developed reference the location of Steven Razelle Staples; b/m/30 YOA of Charlotte, NC. Staples was located and apprehended in Charlotte, NC by the U.S. Marshals with the assistance of Charlotte
Clean up and damage assessment will continue today after heavy rains and strong storms blew through the area Thursday. A number of roads remained closed this morning due to flooding, debris, or damage to the roadway. Police
ROADWAYS AND HIGH WATER UPDATE IN BURKE COUNTY Please proceed with extreme caution on all local roads and when you see standing water, please remember to turn around, don’t drown. Updated road issues: · East Meadow
Due to flooding and heavy rain, Caldwell County Schools will operate on a 2 hour delay Friday, February 7, 2020. Please exercise caution and drive safely. Burke County Public Schools will operate on a 2 hour delay
ROAD CLOSURES AND HIGH WATER IN BURKE COUNTY The Burke County Emergency Operations Center wants to make Burke County residents aware of local roadways with reports of possible high water. Please proceed with extreme caution on all
