Man Found Dead Identified as Police Chase Suspect

A man found dead from an apparent accidental drowning Saturday was identified as a suspect in a high-speed chase. Douglas Cox of Morganton was found after his sister reported him missing on Monday. The News Herald reports

Former Hickory Police Officer Faces Civil Suit

A Former Hickory Police Officer who was convicted of unreasonable use of force in Federal Court is now facing a civil suit. Robert George threw Chelsea Doolittle to the ground from the back of a police car

Granite Falls Looking To expand Downtown Living

Granite Falls may expand its downtown apartment living. The Granite Falls Planning Board voted in favor of changing a rule so apartments on the second floor of a downtown building can be lived in by anyone. The Granite