Man charged with assault in Monday shooting
(HICKORY) – The Hickory Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred at an apartment complex in Hickory on Monday, January 6. Officers responded to a shooting at the Landings of Hickory at 1836 20th Avenue Drive
CCC&TI Practical Nursing Pinning Ceremony
In a recent ceremony held at the J.E. Broyhill Civic Center in Lenoir, Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute honored the Practical Nursing Class of December 2024 with an official pinning and traditional lamp lighting ceremony. Forty-one
North Carolina Eliminates State Drone Permit Requirement, Streamlining Operations for Commercial Operators
By Haye Kesteloo North Carolina is set to eliminate its state-level unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operator knowledge test and permit requirements, marking a significant shift in drone regulation that aims to reduce bureaucratic overhead while maintaining safety standards.
FEMA Extends Deadline to Apply for N.C. Disaster Assistance
At the request of Governor Cooper, North Carolina Tropical Storm Helene survivors now have until Feb. 6, 2025, to apply for assistance with FEMA. Survivors who have insurance are encouraged to file a claim for disaster-caused damage
Domestic Disturbance Leads to Charges of Assault with a Deadly Weapon
On Sunday, January 5, 2025, at approximately 10:27pm, Officers with the Morganton Department of Public Safety were dispatched to 198 Curtis St in reference to a motor vehicle collision with injuries. Upon officer’s arrival, two vehicles were
North Carolina’s NCDOT Invests Over $3 Billion in Post-Helene Rebuild, Showcasing Commitment to Resilience and Infrastructure Enhancement
By Talia Wren As North Carolina turns the page on 2024, a year carved deep with the scars of Hurricane Helene, the state’s Department of Transportation is tallying up a season of both devastation and ground-breaking construction efforts.
Judge denies Trump’s latest request to delay sentencing in hush money case
Attorneys for President-elect Donald Trump asked a New York judge on Monday to delay his sentencing on Jan. 10 in his “hush money” criminal case. Trump’s lawyers had again appealed Justice Juan Merchan’s decision to deny Trump’s
Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel sues Biden administration over decision to block merger
Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel said on Monday that it they are suing the Biden administration over the decision to block its sales agreement, alleging that the White House used the government review process as a pretext
Jacksonville Jaguars fire head coach Doug Pederson after three season
Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan announced Monday that they have fired coach Doug Pederson after three seasons with the organization. According to Khan, the team will retain general manager Trent Baalke (who is entering the final year
Cincinnati Bengals shakeup staff, fire defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo and 3 other assistants
The Cincinnati Bengals have fired defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo, offensive line coach Frank Pollack, linebacker coach James Bettcher and defensive line coach Marion Hobby (per Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic). Anarumo, who has served as Bengals