Suspect a no show

Brandy Nicole Davis was scheduled to appear in Burke County Superior Court for sentencing on Wednesday, January 22, 2020. Davis along with Scott Hemphill, Brian Robinson and Icey Gooden were arrested for their involvement in two murders

Hickory man beaten and robbed

A Hickory man had to be hospitalized after someone forced their way inside his home and robbed and severely beat him.  The armed suspect knocked 72 year old Charles Linebarger unconscious as he tried to fight back. 

New recreational activities coming to area

Foothills Conservancy of NC has announced the purchase of land along Jacob Fork River in Catawba County that will be used for new outdoor recreational activities the public can enjoy.  The  68 acres of woodlands and former

Hickory Polar Plunge Sign ups

The Hickory Police Department will be hosting the 15th Annual Polar Plunge on Saturday, February 29, 2020 to benefit the Special Olympics of North Carolina. The event will be held at the Wittenburg Wildlife Access on Lake