Fatality

A Hickory man died in a fatal wreck Wednesday night.  55 year old James Nelson Poovey Jr drove left of center striking another vehicle on NC 127 according to the NC Hwy Patrol.  The other driver, 19

Discharge of Weapon

A Rhodhiss man is facing charges.  52 year old Toby Alan Horne faces felony discharge of a weapon into an occupied dwelling or vehicle among other charges.  He was arrested by Caldwell County officers.  Horne reportedly fired

$1 Million Grant

The North Carolina School of Science and Math recently received a grant.  Dogwood Health Trust awarded $1 million for the Morganton school which is set to open in 2022.  The funds will be used for capital and