Hickory PD Takes Skill Games From Business

Hickory police officers confiscated skill games at the Lucky Stop convenience store on First Avenue SW yesterday, reported by the Daily Record. In a ruling signed April 26, Mecklenburg County Superior Court Judge George Bell partially rejected

Caldwell County Deputy Attacked by Dog

A Caldwell County deputy was attacked by a dog yesterday afternoon while responding to a call, according to the News-Topic. When the dog latched on, it struggled with the deputy before having to be shot, killing it.

CoMMA Director Resigns

In a press release, CoMMA Director W. Jim Smith resigned yesterday effective immediately. This comes after the News Herald in March reported that he had lied about his education on his city application.

Active-Shooter Drill Held Today

Western Piedmont Community College Main Campus in Morganton will host an active-shooter drill today beginning at approximately 1:30 p.m.