PUBLIC SAFETY CHIEF SWORN IN

MORGANTON – The Morganton Department of Public Safety announced that Jason Whisnant was named the Chief of Morganton Public Safety. Whisnant was sworn-in on Tuesday, August 30. He has 25 years of experience with the Morganton Public

$206 million allocated to ensure digital equity

Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, McDowell, and Wilkes Counties are among 69 counties selected to receive a portion of the Growing Rural Economies with Access to Technology (GREAT) grant allocation.   The press release of the grant roll out follows

Drexel – A school in Burke County was put on alert on Tuesday, August 30 following a report that a man with a weapon may have run onto campus. Kicks 103.3 reached out to Burke County Public Schools

House fire claims life

LENOIR –  A fire engulfed a small yellow house and claimed the life of an elderly woman as well as her two dogs. Firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze as thick smoke billowed out of the frame