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One person was killed in a fiery crash Tuesday morning on Sulpher springs road near Hickory. Police say 34 year old Devin Jarrel McCorkle of Hickory crossed the center line and stuck another car head on. McCorkles car
Burke County Schools was recently the victim of a ransomeware cyber attack. According to information released by the school district, the cyber attack happened on Sunday and an investigation is on going. The school system has lost
Due to the spread of coronavirus / COVID-19 in North Carolina, UNC Health System Hospitals have announced that it is enacting voluntary restrictions for visitors to its hospitals across the state. This includes Caldwell UNC Health Care
One person was killed in a Tuesday morning wreck in Hickory. The head on collision happened on Sulpher Springs Road near Wandering Lane. The crash caused on of the cars to burst into flames. No information has been released
A participant in a motocross event in Burke County over the weekend died after attempting to make a jump on the course. The 27 year old mans name has not been released but the accident happened Sunday at
Police are looking for two men and a woman connected to a reported assault and attempted robbery on Interstate 40 in Morganton Sunday. A man reported he had stopped to help what appeared to be a woman
The Caldwell County Health Department issued a press release late Friday confirming A case of Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, was reported in the county. The individual diagnosed is being treated, per guidelines established by the State
On Friday President Donald Trump named 11th District Representative Mark Meadows his White House chief of staff, replacing Mick Mulvaney. Meadows is a Republican and represents the 11th District, which includes Caldwell & Burke Counties. Trump said
Local school districts are continuing to keep parents informed about their efforts to deal with the Corona virus should there be any cases in the area. Caldwell County Schools issued a statement saying they are working closely
The NC Attorney General is warning residents of scams circulating pertaining to the corona virus. Attorney General Josh Stein says now is the time criminals are on the lookout to take advantage of people. He says anyone
