Hickory Police Department arrests Morganton woman under warrant
The Hickory Police Department reports arresting a Morganton woman on a warrant for an order of arrest. 37-year-old Courtney Danielle Gilliam was taken into custody last week in downtown Hickory and jailed under a $20,000 bond.
Hickory Woman Jailed under accusation of assault by pointing a gun
A Hickory woman was jailed last week by Hickory Police for assault by pointing a gun, and possession of a gun by a felon. 35-year-old Caira Leeann Prysock was taken into custody last week and jailed under
Burke County receives national award
Burke County has received a national award for a project to bring awareness to animals in the animal shelter. The National Association of Counties recognized Burke Counties pet of the month program. At the County Commissioner’s business
City of Lenoir receives national recognition
The City of Lenoir has received a national recognition. The city was notified they had gotten accreditation from the main street American program for 2023. This is the top tier recognition from main street American. This is
Vale man sentenced to 10-13 years in prison
District attorney Scott Reilly has announced a Vale man has been sentenced to 10 to 13 years in prison. 54-year-old Rodney Scott wright was given the sentence a part of a plea deal for attempted murder of
Hickory Woman and Hickory man arrested on assault and larceny respectively
The Hickory Police department reports arresting a Hickory woman following an alleged assault. The report state that 59-year-old betty Katherine Wilfong was charged with assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury. Police say that Wilfong was
Morganton man arrested on several misdemeanor and felony charges
The Burke County sheriff’s department reports arresting a Morganton man on several felony and misdemeanor charges. 33-year-old Charles David Gilmore Jr. Was taken into custody on June 9th after officers observed him get into a vehicle in
Hickory man accused of identity theft
Hickory Police reports arresting a Hickory man on 6 counts obtaining property by false pretenses and identity theft. He was jailed under a $10,000 bond.
Burke County budget meeting held last night
There was a public hearing last night in Morganton on the proposed budget for Burke County for the upcoming year. The meeting was held at 6pm in the Commissioners Board Room of the Burke County services building,
Eric Church part of group to purchase majority share of the Charlotte Hornets
Caldwell County native Eric Church is expanding his reach as he is a part of a group who have bought the majority ownership of the Charlotte Hornets. Eric is one of a group who purchased 51% of