Newton PD Searching for Robbery Suspect

Newton Police are asking for the public’s help locating a suspect in a weekend armed robbery. The Circle H gas station at 334 East 20th Street was robbed at 3:42 a.m. Saturday morning by a suspect described

Higher Ed Leaders Gather at App State

College and university leaders from across the region gathered Friday morning at Appalachian State’s new Hickory campus for a higher education summit. App State Chancellor Dr. Sheri Everts welcomed participants, which included officials from Caldwell Community College

Burke Schools Announce Vaping Policy

Burke County Public Schools has announced a new anti-vaping policy. Students caught vaping or with vaping paraphernalia face three days of in-school suspension for the first offense and out-of-school suspensions of 1 to 10 days or longer

‘Rick Rash Trail’ Honors Advocate

The City of Lenoir Council recently named a section of the Lenoir Greenway as “Rick Rash Trail.” The trail honors former city employee and long-time recreation advocate Rick Rash, who passed away earlier this year. Rash worked