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