Burke County Back to School
The Burke County Board of Education has decided that on Monday, Feb. 22, PreK-5 elementary students will return to school buildings under Plan A with middle and high school students starting Plan B. Under Plan A, elementary
Unemployment Rate
The unemployment numbers for December 2020 remained relatively unchanged in the Hickory, Lenoir, Morganton metro area. Burke County’s rate was up .1% at 5.8% while Catawba County’s rate fell .1% to 6%. Caldwell County’s rate remained at
Shelby Man Arrested in Caldwell County
A Shelby man is facing drug charges in Caldwell County. Victor Tyrone Coffey 24, was charged with possession of methamphetamine on Feb 3rd among other charges. Bond was set at $15,000. A court date is set for