Morganton Man Charged with Kidnapping and Other Violent Crimes
A Morganton man was charged with kidnapping and other violent crimes Friday morning. The News Herald reports Phillip Elmer Groh IV was charged after turning himself into the Morganton Department of Public Safety Headquarters. The charges came
Help Needed Finding Runaway Teen
The Burke County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help locating a runaway teen. Larry William Powell of Morganton was last seen on September 13. The News Herald reports Powell may be walking to Avery County or the
Inmate Found Dead at Burke County Jail
The Burke County Sheriff’s Office has been brought in to investigate the death of an inmate at the Burke County Jail. Charles Benthum Hughes of Morganton was placed in a single cell on September 22 for safety