Community Events
61-year-old Jimmy Carl Wyatt was arrested after leading police on a chase in Morganton for traffic violations. He faced multiple charges, including felony flee to elude arrest with a motor vehicle, speeding, and reckless driving. The pursuit
Two Catawba County elementary schools, Banoak and Sherrills Ford, recently celebrated their 100th anniversaries with events involving current families, alumni, and local dignitaries. At Banoak Elementary, a newly renovated facility was showcased, and former student and principal
On April 1st, an unknown person shot at a couple, prompting the wife to call 911. The husband, Prosper Nyatorwonu, sustained serious injuries and passed away at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center on April 4th. The Hickory
An autopsy of 33-year-old Ron Christopher Broussard, Jr., whose body was found in a tributary of the Henry Fork River, has revealed that his death was a drowning accident. The North Carolina Office of the Chief Medical
Frye Regional Medical Center has introduced automated breast ultrasound services, making it the only healthcare organization offering this screening option in the Catawba Valley region. The Automated Breast Ultrasound System (ABUS) is a non-invasive examination used alongside
A fire destroyed a vacant mobile home in Alexander County on April 1, caused by heavy winds blowing a live power line onto the structure. Units from Taylorsville, Hiddenite, and Wittenburg responded to the incident, and no
Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina has announced the permanent protection of 130 acres of conservation easements transferred from Duke Energy, aiming to preserve water quality in the upper section of the Catawba River Basin. These lands will
NCDOT contract crews began a $9 million structure preservation project on Interstate 40 near Statesville, awarded to Mountain Creek Contractors Inc. in January. The project includes lane closures between mile markers 130-148 and work on 18 structures
On April 1st, 2023, a deceased African American male identified as Ron Christopher Broussard Jr. was found in a tributary of the Henry Fork River in Catawba County. Investigators have launched an investigation into the death, with
Zachary Aaron Roach was arrested on multiple felony and misdemeanor charges, including possession of a firearm by a felon, first-degree burglary, and possession of cocaine. He broke into a Morganton residence, killed the homeowner’s dog, and threatened
