Death in Jail
An investigation is underway after a man died in jail. 61 year old John Howard Lambert of Drexel, was arrested December 24th on assault on a female charges. He was found unresponsive on December 26th at the
Chase and Arrest
A Morganton man was charged after a chase. 36 year old John Allen Merrell Jr faces trafficking methamphetamine among other charges. He was placed in jail in Burke County under a $25,000 secured bond. A court date
Sewer Line
The City of Lenoir City Council approved a bid to replace more than 3,800 feet of sewer line that runs from Mayflower Seafood Restaurant to the Lenoir Golf Club parking lot. Public Utilities Director Radford Thomas said the