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On Tuesday, January 17, at approximately 5:00 p.m., the NC State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated a fatal collision in Catawba County on Saint James Church Road at Sunset Street. A 2009 Kia Rio was traveling
The Hickory City Council held its regular session on Tuesday, January 17th, where they approved minutes, second readings, and the consent agenda. The council also recognized outgoing councilman David Williams for his service to the city. Williams
An investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office (ICSO) led to the seizure of over $600,000 worth of THC-containing products. The discovery was made after ICSO narcotics investigators received a tip about a suspicious package found at
Catawba County Sheriff’s Officers arrested 39-year-old James Lee Fones of Lexington, North Carolina on Sunday, January 15th. Fones is facing charges of felony possession of a stolen motor vehicle and misdemeanor larceny. He was booked into the
On January 14, Jordan Lance Killian, was arrested by Hickory Police Officers in Taylorsville. He was charged with multiple felonies, including trafficking methamphetamine, possession of a schedule I controlled substance, maintaining a place for controlled substances, possession
The Caldwell County Animal Care Enforcement (ACE) will unveil its new facility with a dedication ceremony on January 21st at 10 a.m. The Director of ACE, Richard Gilliland, stated in a press release that the new facility
Frye Regional Medical Center has announced the completion of their new rooftop helipad located on the top floor of the hospital’s parking garage. The construction and staff education for the new helipad took several months to complete.
We reported earlier that a body was found near Lee Cline Rd. and later identified as Luiz Enrique Rodriguez. Juan Jesus Santellan has been arrested and charged with the murder of Rodriguez. At the moment the means
On Thursday the 12th, the first manufacturing business broke ground in Burke Business Park. UNIX Packaging LLC announced they were opening a plant in Burke County, which is expected to generate over 150 new jobs. UNIX specializes
Government offices will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and will reopen at 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 17. The Catawba County Park System will be open for the Holiday. Catawba County Library System branches (Newton,
