One arrested and one still at large in major Alexander County drug bust
The Alexander County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office, and the Lenoir Police Department, has concluded a four-month investigation into the sale and distribution of
State Ranking Boosts Burke’s Access to Resources—While Local Growth Accelerates
The North Carolina Department of Commerce has designated Burke County as a Tier 1 county for 2026, one of 18 counties statewide to experience a tier change this year. County leaders emphasize that Burke County’s local economy
Seasonal Respiratory Illnesses Increase In North Carolina
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting an increase in flu activity and flu-related deaths. Three flu-related deaths were reported during the past week, bringing the total number of deaths this season to