Firefighters respond to smoke in Downtown Morganton

A portion of West Union Street in Morganton was shut down after firefighters were called to Benjamin’s and Libba’s after there were reports of smoke in the building Monday. It was found that an HVAC unit located

CCC&ti purchases former drug store

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute has purchased a building on U.S. 321 that once was a drug store to house the college’s new training center for advanced manufacturing, machining, and engineering programs. The News-Topic reports building

Burke Animal Control to offer low cost rabies clinic

Burke County Animal Control is teaming up with local veterinarians to offer low-cost rabies clinics across the county June 3-7. The clinic will be held at different veterinary practices throughout Burke County. Appointments must be scheduled in