Phone Scam Warning
The Burke County Sheriffs Department is warning residents about a call scam in the area. Scammers identifying themselves as Lt. Westbrook are calling residents advising that they have missed jury duty and to purchase a VISA debit
Fire Damages Lenoir Restaurant
A fire this morning at Lenoir fast food restaurant caused considerable damage. Firefighter from Lenoir fire department responded to the Wendy’s on Blowing Rock Boulevard after a fire started in a heating and air condition unit on
Help for Holiday Blues
The holidays can be quite an emotional time for some people, especially if coping with the loss of a loved one. Caldwell County Hospice is offering an event to help with the holiday blues. Coping with the
Day to honor LR Football Team
Friday December 6th has been proclaimed Black and Red Day in Hickory to honor the Lenoir-Rhyne Football team who will be playing in the NCAA quarterfinals on Saturday. People wanting to show support are asked to wear
Car Break Ins Arrest
A Hickory woman has been charged in a rash of car break ins across the city. Ashley Rene Stone faces 25 counts of felony break or enter a motor vehicle. She was placed in the Catawba County
Settlement in Excessive Force Case
The Hickory Council has agreed to a settlement of $400,000 in an excessive force case from 2013. Earlier this year, Former Hickory Police Sargent Robert George was found guilty of unreasonable force against Chelsea Doolittle after video