Local News
One person was killed and another injured when their vehicle hit a cement truck on Thursday afternoon. The News-Topic reports that Kenneth and Gwendolyn Philyaw were traveling on Southwest Boulevard when their Toyota Highlander crashed into the
An Icard teen got off his school bus to discover his house was on fire. Trance Vang noticed smoke when he entered his home and called his father. The News Herald reports when Vang’s younger sibling came
Authorities are investigating five armed robberies that happened overnight Wednesday in Burke and Catawba County. WSOCTV reports Walter Scott Smith was arrested after police identified him when he didn’t cover his face during a robbery at a
Two Alexander County Schools were placed on lockdown yesterday morning. Alexander Central High School and East Alexander Middle school were placed under lockdown after an alarm malfunction at the high school. The lockdowns were both lifted by
Police in Granite Falls are investigating a case of potential revenge porn. A woman reported to the Police department that her ex-boyfriends had posted private images and videos of her on the internet without her consent. The
The Town of Hudson will present its 27th dinner theater production, “Divorce Southern Style” at the HUB Station Auditorium April 4-6 and April 11-13. Dinner begins and 6:30 with the show to follow at 7:30. Tickets can
Lenoir residents may see a slight increase in their water and sewer rates in the coming year. The average increase for a customer who uses less than 5,000 gallons a month would be a combined 87 cents.
Hibriten High School’s Head Football Coach has resigned. According to a press release Coach Clay Lewis has accepted a position as Head Football Coach at Chesnee High School in South Carolina. Hibriten’s Defensive Coordinator Sam Macey has
The Town of Granite Falls will allow more residents to live in upstairs units in the downtown business district. The News Topic reports the town council voted to allow residents in the units as long as prospective
Three of the oldest properties in Downtown Lenoir with historic connections to our manufacturing roots are being considered for landmark designation by Lenoir Historic Preservation Committee. The News-Topic reports that the designation could assist the buildings’ owners
