woman acquitted in trial
A Granite Falls woman accused of trying to steal a car was acquitted by a jury Thursday. The News-Topic reports Misty Michelle Hughes was charged with attempted common law robbery after Christina Elaine Mullinax said Hughes attempted
Dentention officer resigns after charges
A Burke County detention officer indicted Monday for her involvement in a fatal crash resigns. The News Herald reports Ginger Rae Laws, who had worked at Burke-Catawba Detention Confinement Facility since 2010, handed in her resignation Thursday
Waldensian Festival begins in valdese
The 44th annual Waldensian Festival begins today and continues through Saturday in historic Valdese. Events begin at 5:30 today with a car show, live entertainment, amusement rides, and vendors. For more information on the festival visit www.waldensianfestival.com.