Western Piedmont Workforce Development Board to Host Rapid Response Sessions for Kroehler Furniture and Queen Transportation Employees
Hickory, NC — In response to the closures of Kroehler Furniture and Queen Transportation, the Western Piedmont Workforce Development Board (WPWDB) is coordinating a series of Rapid Response sessions to support affected employees during this transition. These
Burke Sheriff’s Office announce Christmas Eve assault arrest
PRESS RELEASE: 01/02/2026 On December 25, 2025, the Burke County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an assault involving a knife in the parking lot of Taco Bell located in Icard. Deputies responded to Catawba Valley Medical