Local News
A man who was shot by a SWAT officer is in custody after walking out of a hospital. Johnny Kaylor of Hickory was charged with trafficking opium or heroin and other drug-related charges. The News Herald reports
A Gamewell town councilman who has worked as a bail bondsman now faces a felony charge because his wife is a judicial official. The News-Topic reports Richard Kidd has been indicted by the Caldwell County grand jury
A Dudley Shoals woman is accused of using special tools to create counterfeit drugs. The News-Topic reports Jasmine Andrews is accused of using a pill press to press a white powdered substance into pills imprinted with letters
The 3rd annual Gamewell Middle School Golf Tournament will take place on Friday. Registration will begin at noon. Sign up forms are available at the Gamewell Middle School Front office.
Catawba County Schools will be closed today due to flooding in the area. It is an optional teacher workday for teachers for those who feel it is safe to travel. The Hickory Daily Record reports the school
A temporary shelter has been set up at the Tarlton Complex at Catawba Valley Community College in response to localized flooding at Ridgecrest Apartments. The Hickory Daily Record reports the shelter is open for residents and their
The City of Hickory experienced multiple waterline breaks due to the storm, and some consumers in the City of Hickory service area may be experiencing isolated water and sewer service interruptions. City crews are working to restore
The Community Strong talent show will take place tomorrow at The City of Morganton Municipal Auditorium from 6:30-9:30 p.m. For more information rules and regulations visit art4apurpose.org
The Valmead Substation Facility will be doing storm related maintenance which will cause power outages starting at 7:00pm that could last at least 2 hours. This power outage will affect Lenoir on 321 to Grace Chapel area. The areas
Caldwell County, North Carolina has declared a State of Emergency due to the current flooding event. A State of Emergency allows the government entity to request and utilize operational resources to respond to the emergency and covers residual projects
