Officer Fired After DWI
After a DWI a deputy has been fired. Michael Tremayne Watkins 49, was with the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office, he was charged after a single vehicle wreck early Thursday. He crashed after picking up a patrol car.
25 Years
25 years in prison, that is the sentence for Daniel Jeremiah Minton 22, of Lenoir. He was found guilty of second degree murder in the death of Janarion Kaverio Knox and voluntary manslaughter of Branique Stephan McKnight
Resurfacing Projects
Resurfacing is taking place this week in Burke County. Portions of Hwy 70 in Drexel and Valdese, Messer Rd in Valdese and the entrance to Freedom Park from Independence Blvd in Morganton. The park will be closed