Local News Archives

Repairs to close Burke County Animal Shelter for repairs. The News Herald reports the shelter will be closed from  Aug. 26 through Sept. 2 so workers can clean walls and paint the interior of the facility. The

A gun raffle by the DARE Program creates lively discussion. Opinions are varied after a report that the raffle will offer a chance to win a pair of riffles, including an AR-15.  The News-Topic reports the winner

WSOC-TV reports a Caldwell County deputy’s cruiser was struck Thursday during a 10-mile chase in Caldwell and Alexander counties. The chase ended at the driver’s home in the Ellendale community and Miguel Arroyo was charged with not

Ohio based 80 Acres Farms, which owns a manufacturing facility in Granite Falls, enters into an agreement with two international companies to sell automated hydroponic farming systems. The News-Topic reports the systems, which grow plants without soil,

A Caldwell County deputy makes arrest after high-speed chase. The News-Topic reports the chase started in Sawmills and ended on Main Street in Hudson after speeds reached up to 100 mph during the brief incident.  Paul Eric

A Morganton area woman was hit by a vehicle when she tried to cross West Fleming Drive on Wednesday afternoon. The News Herald reports the incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. in front of Advance Auto Parts and

The Main Street Program in downtown Morganton will hold its second public meeting this afternoon about redesigns for the Courthouse Square. The News Herald reports the meeting will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Collett Street Recreation Center.

A four-car accident Tuesday on I-40 sends two people to the hospital. The News Herald reports the accident started after a Food Truck lost a back wheel triggering the incident that included a Fed Ex truck and

Caldwell County Emergency Services has named Jason M. Pennell as the new director of the county’s 9-1-1 Communications Center. The Hickory Daily Record reports Pennell will oversee a staff of 24 telecommunicators who provide primary 911 call-taking

A traveling exhibit honoring the memory of 9/11 victims will make a stop in Morganton on Aug. 8-10. The 9/11 World Trade Center Memorial Quilt Project will be put on display in the downstairs meeting room of