Bicyclist injured in hit and run

Morganton Public Safety officers are asking for the public’s help for information about a hit and run accident around 6:30  Sunday evening.  A bicyclist was struck on Independence Blvd by what is believed to have been a

Earthfare to close all stores

North Carolina-based specialty grocer Earth Fare has announced the closing of its nearly 50 stores which includes a Boone location. The Asheville company cited challenges in the retail industry in a press release announcing the closure. The organic and natural

Caldwell County to vote on 2nd Amendment Sanctuary

Caldwell County Commissioners are expected to be next in line to vote on a proposed resolution to make the county a 2nd Amendment Sanctuary during its regular meeting tonight.  The resolution states  the Caldwell County Board of Commissioners wishes to express its

One Killed in Weather related accident Friday

The brief winter weather on Friday claimed one life in the area.  48-year-old Thrana Charmane Frye of Iron Station was killed in an accident in Lincoln County that the Highway Patrol is calling weather related.  The accident happened

Morganton New Interim Chief

Tony Lowdermilk was sworn in as Interim Chief of Morganton Public Safety during a ceremony at Morganton City Hall Friday, January 31. Lowdermilk was promoted to Interim Chief from the rank of Major of Support Services. Lowdermilk

Caldwell County Schools Expands Telemedicine program

Caldwell County Schools Superintendent Donald Phipps recently announced that Nine Caldwell County schools will use telemedicine technology to boost health and student performance in an expansion of the  Health-e-Schools Telemedicine Program.   The innovative project will begin its pilot phase