7th annual Taste of Burke Fundraiser

Tickets are on sale now for the 7th annual Taste of Burke fundraiser, which will be held April 16th at the Community House and will feature 25 vendors sampling their food and beverages.  Proceeds will benefit various

Store Clerk Fights Off Would-Be Robber

The Lenoir News-Topic reports a convenience store owner in Lenoir fought off a would-be robber Saturday night. Sherry Setser, 63, was stocking the cooler at Quick-Way Superette about 10:30 p.m. when a man in black clothing walked

Hydroplaning Leads to Crash on I-40

A pregnant woman was transported to a hospital to get checked out after she hydroplaned Monday afternoon on Interstate 40. Morganton News-Herald reports Haili Cook Williams of Hickory, was headed east on I-40 near Exit 116 when

Retail and Office Space Coming to Lenoir

The Lenoir News-Topic reports retail stores and offices may be built in front of the new Hampton Inn and Suites hotel in Lenoir in the next year. The three buildings, one with five office and retail spaces,