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A woman with a history of multiple convictions was arrested by Burke County Sheriff’s Officers on March 9. Priscilla Dawn Moody of Rhodhiss Road in Connelly Springs has been charged with felony possession of a schedule II

A multi-county narcotics operation conducted on Thursday by the Lincoln, Cleveland, and Caldwell County Sheriff Offices resulted in the arrest of two Vale residents, Karan Lynn Holmes-Still and Justin Adam Miller. A search warrant was executed at

Travon Marquise Berry, a 28-year-old resident of Hickory, has been arrested by Conover Police on two felony warrants and charged with misdemeanor larceny. Berry is a fugitive awaiting extradition to Texas, where he is wanted for driving

Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC) is now accepting nominations for its 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award, which recognizes alumni who have made a significant impact with their education from CVCC. Any graduate who has received a degree, diploma,

The Hickory Museum of Art has named Clarissa Starnes as its new Executive Director, according to a press release issued on March 7. Starnes, who had previously served as Associate Director for six years and in various

A traffic stop by Catawba County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division on Saturday, March 4th led to the seizure of drugs, firearms, and drug paraphernalia. The deputies stopped a vehicle at the intersection of Hwy 127 South and

Caldwell County’s Human Resources Director, Beth Brown, has recently earned the Society of Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credential, showcasing her expertise in strategic human resources duties. Having worked with Caldwell County for just over

An investigation is underway by Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives after a break-in and larceny at Denver Construction Company in North Carolina. Last Saturday, March 4, an individual cut through a chain link fence and entered the business.

Google has partnered with Betabox Learning to launch a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) tour of North Carolina’s school districts. The tour will kick off on Saturday, March 11, at the City of Lenoir’s Martin Luther

A suspect in a murder case is still being searched for by the Conover Police Department and the U.S Marshal’s Service. Ten months ago, 48-year-old Tinikia Hodges was found dead in her Conover home. Authorities are seeking