Loss of an Officer

A Burke County Sheriff’s Officer has died.  Lt William “Mac” McMurtray III was 48.  He had battled Covid 19 for 5 weeks.  He is survived by his wife and 3 daughters.  McMurtray was with the Burke County

100 Jobs

100 jobs are coming to Catawba County.  McCreary Modern will add an 80,000 square foot sewing operation next to their existing building in Maiden on US 321 Business.  The company manufactures residential furniture.  Completion should be fall

Fugitive Charges

A Hudson man faces fugitive charges.  Michael Angel Briones 20, was arrested by Lenoir Police.  He faces felony fugitive warrant from another state.  He is wanted in San Bernadino County California.  He was placed in the Caldwell