Unemployment Rate

The unemployment rate fell across the area for the month of December.  Burke County has a rate of 2.8%, Caldwell 3%, and Catawba County’s rate is 2.9%.  The Hickory Metro area rate is also 2.9% while the

House Fire

A home in Catawba County was destroyed by fire and has been declared an arson case.  One dog was killed, and 2 others are missing.  Aveena Dr was the location.  No injuries were reported, but several vehicles