Lenoir Sets 2020-2021 Budget

Lenoir City Council is set to hold a public hearing on June 2nd to hear from citizens on its 2020-2021 proposed budget. There is no increase in taxes or fees in the proposed budget.Under the proposal, the

Drive Thru Parade for Graduates

Students, Parents and friends are invited out to South Caldwell High School tonight (Tuesday, May 26) to help recognize graduating seniors.  The campus will be lit up and there will be a drive thru parade to view

Hickory Fire Labeled Suspicious

A fire last week in Hickory is being labeled as suspicious.  A building on 10th Ave. Dr., NE was heavily damaged just after midnight on Friday.  The building housed a number of businesses.  Officials from Hickory Fire

Burke County at 320 COVID-19 on Monday

Burke County’s Response to COVID-19 • Burke County is currently at 320 positive cases. The cases consist of traveling, congregate living, and community spread. All positive cases are isolated and Public Health staff continues to investigate the