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.