Attempted Murder Charge

An attempted murder charge was filed in Hickory.  Thalmus Jaton Linder 42,  faces felony attempted 1st degree murder and hit and run with injury, along with drug related charges.  He was arrested in connection to a pedestrian

$52,000 Bond

Methamphetamine charges were brought against a Hickory man.  Michael Lee Pennell 39, was arrested for the sale of meth among other drug charges.  He was placed in the Catawba County Detention Facility under a $52,000 bond.  Court

Health Director

The Burke County Health Department has named a new director.  Danny Scalise will take over on July 12th.  He was the Executive Director of the West Virginia State Medical Association the last 4 years.  County Manager Bryan