Suspicious Item Leads to Investigation

The Burke County Sheriff’s Office, the Morganton Department of Public Safety, the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation Bomb Squad, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Burke Emergency Management responded to two suspicious items found at Patton

Alexander Co. Responding to Closure

In response to the closure of Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, Alexander County government is working with the Western Piedmont Council of Governments, NCWorks and local industry to assist. Several area manufacturers have responded publicly reminding impacted

Fiddlers Convention Starts Friday

The Happy Valley Fiddlers Convention is back for its final gathering. The event, known for showcasing of traditional old-time, bluegrass, folk and Appalachian music, is scheduled for Sept. 1 through Sept. 3 at 3590 NC 268 in