Local News Archives

On Saturday the Hickory Police Department is investigating a fatal wreck.  A box truck was traveling south on NC 127 and moved into the middle turning lane to turn left onto 31st Avenue Court NE. As the

Joshua Phillip Ostwalt from Lenoir escaped from the Robeson CRV Center in Lumberton on Wednesday the 9th.  He was serving a two-year, six-month sentence for breaking and entering.  The North Carolina Department of Public Safety confirmed that

33-year-old Hickory man, Zong Yang was arrested by Conover Police Officers and charged with possession of a stolen vehicle.  He has also been charged with possession of stolen goods or property, possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana

The North Carolina Chamber of Commerce awarded the City of Newton with a $950,000 grant for revitalization efforts at the Central Recreation Center. The grant will support renovation projects used for education, recreation, and public gatherings.

21-year-old Chauncey Ellis Miller was arrested Wednesday (November 9) by Burke County Sheriff’s Officers. He’s charged with three felony counts of third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor. Miller was Wednesday at an address on Icard Church of

Registration for the youth basketball league is open now through Friday, Nov. 18, in Lenoir. This league will be open to boys and girls, ages 4 to 13. Practice for the league will be in December, and

Over the next few weeks, City of Hickory Public Works crews will begin winterizing park restrooms and water fountains to prevent freezing pipes. This process involves shutting off the water supply and closing facilities. Once winterized, restrooms

Leaves in the street can cause major issues. Bag them in clear plastic bags for weekly pickup! Get your clear bags for FREE at the City’s Public Services Complex, located at 1441 9th Ave NE. One roll

Hickory Business Furniture was evacuated on today around 11AM because of a fire in the building.  Hickory Fire Chief Jeff Barger said the fire was extinguished and employees expected to be allowed back to work.  Thankfully there

A local company in Catawba County is planning to expand its current manufacturing facility in Newton adding new local jobs.  The company, Pregis, specializes in protective packaging.   This expansion will take 3 years and hopes to