National Weather Service issues flood watch
The weather could be an issue for the next couple of days. The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch through Thursday at 6pm. The area could see heavy rains and possible thunderstorms for the next
Lenoir City council approves budget
The Lenoir City Council has approved the budget for next fiscal year. The budget includes a $1 increase in the solid waste fee, which will now be $12 per month. If residents use 5,000 gallons of water
Hickory City Council met to approve funding
The Hickory City Council met last night in the City Council Chambers on North Center Street. The council approved some block grant funding, and a budget revision was addressed among other items on the agenda. If you
Burke County Arrests man on numerous drug charges
The Burke County Sheriff’s department reports arresting a man on numerous drug charges. 38-year-old Melvin Woodrow Wilson of Morganton has been charged with 6 felony drug charges, two additional felonies, and two misdemeanor charges. These charges stem
Hickory man arrested for possession of a firearm by a felon
Hickory Police say they have arrested a Hickory man on a gun charge. 36-year-old Javrio Davon Robinson on Sunday in possession of a gun. Robinson was charged with possession of a firearm by a felon. Robinson had
Marion Man arrested on drug and weapons charges
The Marion Police Department reports arresting a Marion man on drug and weapons charges. The report states that 24-year-old Cannon Devon Pressley was stopped for speeding. During the traffic stop, the report states that officers found nearly
Cleveland County man arrested in Hickory
A Cleveland County man has been arrested in Hickory and placed under a $150,000 bond. 52-year-old Harold Douglass Scott was jailed on an order to arrest. Scott has a court appearance on July 10th.
Conover man sentenced to 7-10 years in prison
The D.A.’s office reports that a Conover man has been sentenced to 7 to 10 years in prison. 45-year-old john David Swink pled guilty to trafficking heroin and fleeing to elude arrest. Swink was also ordered to
Hickory Man sentenced to 6-9 years in prison
District Attorney Scott Reilley reports that a Hickory man has been sentenced to prison for 6 to 9 years. 40-year-old Javon Dooley was convicted this week of breaking and entering with admission of felon status. The length
Two Burke County Individuals accused of theft
The Burke County Sheriff’s Department reports arresting two people after a collection of items that had recently been reported stolen were discovered at a home on Amber Lane. The items that were recovered include 2 campers, lawn