Earthquake
A 2.7 earthquake shook Burke County on Tuesday. Residents reported hearing a boom and feeling the shake around 9:19am. The epicenter was located 4.1 miles north of Morganton. The website volcanodiscovery.com confirmed the quake.
Masks Back in Burke
The Burke County School Board voted to mandate masks for students. A meeting was held last night. The board had previously voted 5-2 for optional mask use. The vote last night was 6-1 for mandatory masks. Wendi
Bond Set at $43,000
Bond was set at $43,000 for a Hudson man. Robert Lee Netherton 35, was arrested by Caldwell County Sheriff’s officers. He was charged with failure to appear on stolen vehicle and other charges. He was placed in