Valdese Korean War Veteran Accounted For
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency has announced that 18-year-old U.S. Army Corporal Rex W. Powell of Valdese, who was killed during the Korean War, was accounted for earlier this year by the DPAA laboratory. In the winter
Lail Wins SRO of the Year
The North Carolina Association of School Resource Officers recently named Catawba County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Dale Lail, SRO for St. Stephens High School, as the C.C. McGee School Resource Officer of the Year. The award recognizes outstanding
Sirens To Sound at McGuire Today
According to the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office, Duke Energy will test sirens around the McGuire nuclear station between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. today. Also, emergency response agencies from several area counties will participate in exercises on
New Superintendent at South Mountains
Amanda Lasley has been chosen as the new superintendent of South Mountains State Park, according to the North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation. Lasley takes the helm after longtime superintendent Jonathan Griffith retired earlier this
NC Blackberry Festival Starts Friday
The North Carolina Blackberry Festival, celebrating its 20th year, is happening in downtown Lenoir this weekend. Activities include live music, more than 200 vendors, a kid zone, festival food, a 5K run and of course lots of