Man Charged with Indecent Liberities
A Hickory man faces charges of indecent liberties with a minor. Following an investigation by the Burke County Sheriffs Office, John Kevin Pace was arrested on Wednesday. Police say he admitted to the inappropriate contact. His first
High Winds Cause Power Outages
Blue Ridge Energy crews worked throughout Thursday to restore power outages across the area after strong winds Wednesday night. Early Thursday morning over 2,500 customers were without power but according to their website this morning it looks
Christmas Parades this weekend
Several Christmas parades happening this weekend beginning with Lenoir Friday night at 6:30. The Town of Valdese will have its parade Saturday at 10am. Other parades on Saturday include Granite Falls at 12pm and The Town of
Red and Black Day
Today is Red and Black Day in Hickory. People are encouraged to wear those colors to support the Lenoir Rhyne Football team will advanced to tomorrows NCAA quarterfinals.
Water Main Break Closes School
Heritage Middle School in Valdese is closed today after a water main break. State law states that the town must test the water for 24 hours and the school is under a boil water advisory. Staff members
Couple Found Safe
Heres an update to a story we reported yesterday. An elderly couple who were missing from the Lincoln County area were found safe in Lenoir yesterday. The pair had been reported missing from their sons home on