Local News
The Caldwell County Board of Education voted to extend the contracts of Superintendent Dr. Don Phipps and Assistant Superintendent Dr. Katrina McEllen through 2023. The News-Topic reports the board also congratulated Dr. Phyllis Blair for receiving the
Caldwell County Register of Deeds Wayne Rash was elected to serve as President of the International Association of Government Officials. Rash has served as Register of Deeds since 2003, has been a member of IGO since 2005.
Utility improvements in Morganton will force one street and a portion of another to close. The News Herald reports a portion of Bouchelle Street and all of Fleming Place will be closed for the next two weeks
Authorities are investigating a triple homicide Monday night in Hickory. The Hickory Daily Record reports two women and a man were killed in the incident and another man injured and transported by helicopter to an area hospital.
Lenoir’s third fire station officially opens after a Monday ceremony. The News-Topic reports Lenoir Fire Chief Ken Hair credited past and current leaders for making Lenoir’s first new fire station in 45 years a reality. The station
The Lenoir Aquatic & Fitness Center will hold a Back to School Splash Bash this Saturday. Residents can swim, splash, cool off, and celebrate getting back to school with free admission for 2 year olds and under,
An incarcerated man already charged with second-degree murder in an overdose death has been indicted on new charges. The News-Topic reports Dorian Roshad Ferguson was indicted last week on six new charges, including two counts of being
Improvements to numerous exits along Interstate 40 in Burke County have been delayed in the state’s 10-year draft transportation plan. The News Herald reports several updates have been delayed until next year. Other projects listed include the
The Caldwell County Board of Elections will host a voter ID training seminar and an open house this week. The News-Topic reports the voter ID training seminar will be held today on the lower level of the
A Granite Falls woman accused of trying to steal a car was acquitted by a jury Thursday. The News-Topic reports Misty Michelle Hughes was charged with attempted common law robbery after Christina Elaine Mullinax said Hughes attempted
