Autopsy Report

An autopsy has revealed drowning as a cause of death in a Lenoir case.  The deceased was Fritz Allen Colbert Jr 31.  His body was found in a shallow creek outside Dollar Tree on Blowing Rock Blvd

House Arrest

The Granite Falls Police Dept reports a violation of a house arrest order.  Christopher Gene Crawford 35, was on electronic house arrest.  The new charge brings a $50,000 secured bond.

Sanford Dr Closed in Morganton

Traffic was stopped on Sanford Drive in Morganton Thursday.  A tree fell damaging power lines between N Green St and Carbon City Rd.  Crews were working on the repair through Thursday evening.