Morganton receives national accreditation
The City of Morganton Main Street Department has received national accreditation from the North Carolina Main Street and Rural Planning Center. To be eligible for the award, programs have to demonstrate a commitment to grassroots revitalization programs,
Catawba Library hosts Summer Lunch Program
The Catawba County Library in partnership with the Community Kitchen of The Corner Table, and the Backpack Program will be offering weekly lunch on Wednesdays starting June 14th running through August 16th. Lunch will be served between
Hickory hosts youth football program
The City of Hickory will be hosting youth football registration through July 7th. There will be divisions for kids from 7-12 years old. Practices will start in early August. Get more details or register at hickory.activityreg.com/selectactivity_t2.wcs.
Burke County hosting a rabies clinic
Burke County Animal Services and their supporting nonprofit, the Animal Services Foundation, Inc., are holding a low-cost rabies clinic on Saturday, June 10, 2023, 8 am to 1 pm at Belle Farm, 3851 Kathy Road in Morganton.
Hickory Church under investigation for embezzlement
Police in Hickory say they’re investigating a case of embezzlement at a church. WSOC-TV reports that a tip came into the Hickory Police Department about over $180,000 missing from the Highlands Baptist Church. No arrests have been
Catawba Board of Commissioners adopts new budget
The Catawba Board of Commissioners adopted a budget for the next fiscal year at the meeting on Monday night. The budget is just under $300 million dollars and goes into effect July 1st. Commissioners set a tax
Granite Falls man arrested on drug charges
A Granite Falls man was arrested this week on drug charges. 31 year old Jamison Paul Oxford was charged wtih trafficking in Methamphetamine. He was give a $300,000 bond.
Hickory Man convicted of attempted murder
A Hickory Man has been sentenced to 45 years in prison. 46 year old Kevin Maurice Linder was convicted of attempted first degree murder and first degree assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting
Lenoir Man jailed on several charges
A Lenoir Man was jailed this week on several charges. Reports state that 32 year old Michael William Watkins was charged with assault on a Governmental Officer, Resisting an Officer and 2nd degree Trespass. These charges brought
Virginia Man arrested on assault charges in Hickory
Hickory Police Report arresting a Virginia man on assault with a deadly weapon charges. 37 year old Brian Matthew Loudin of Virginia Beach was arrested in Downtown Hickory and given a $30,000 bond.