Three arrested in Hickory carjacking
The Hickory Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred at Sheetz convenience store located at 2387 Springs Road in Hickory on Monday, October 27, 2025. Hickory Officers responded to reports of an armed robbery shortly
Organizer of Morganton’s ‘Dancing With the Stars’ indicted on six felony charges
By ALLEN VANNOPPEN For THE PAPER A Burke County grand jury has indicted Stanley Travis Stancil, organizer for Morganton’s controversial Dancing With the Stars event, on six felony charges tied to fundraising events promoted as charity benefits
Caldwell County Board of Commissioners Appoints Veteran Local Government Leader Shane Fox as New County Manager
PRESS RELEASE: The Caldwell County Board of Commissioners The Caldwell County Board of Commissioners proudly announces the appointment of Shane Fox as the county’s new manager, effective December 1, 2025. Mr. Fox brings a depth of experience
New NC law has kept thousands from having to visit a DMV office
By Richard Stradling / Newsbreak Thousands of people were able to avoid a trip to the Division of Motor Vehicles in the last two weeks as a result of a bill signed into law on Sept. 30, state