Attempted Robbery with Lighter
A Lenoir man was arrested after an attempted robbery using a lighter and can of spray de-icer. 29 year old Logan Ryan Jones caused a small fire after a cashier refused his demand for money at Ross
Wire Fraud
A former Catawba County official pled guilty in a wire fraud case. 65 year old Barry Bryan Edwards, former Director of Utilities, pled guilty to wire fraud conspiracy for accepting kickbacks and bribes from a private contractor.
Primary Election Filing
Filing for the 2022 Primary Election has resumed and will continue until Friday, March 4, at noon. Candidates who have already filed for office do not need to re-file. The 2022 statewide Primary Election is scheduled to