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Forgery Charges

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Forgery charges were brought against a Hudson man.  Daniel Sherman King 39, was arrested by Granite Falls police.  He faces felony forgery of an instrument and uttering a forged instrument.  He was taken to the Caldwell County

Suspect Sought

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On Thursday, March 18th, at approximately 3:12 pm, the Newton Police Department responded to a reported armed robbery at Truist / BB&T located at 12 N. Main Ave. Upon arrival, officers were advised that a suspect entered

4 Days of School

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The Catawba County School Board voted unanimously this week to have students back in school 4 days a week.  Beginning April 12 after spring break, grades 6-12 will be in school Monday – Thursday.  Friday will still

Covid 19 Tests Down

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As Covid 19 numbers continue to fall and fewer are getting tested, Caldwell UNC’s drive thru testing site will close at the end of March.  The daily average for tests at the site outside Quest for Life,

Larceny Charge

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Lenoir Police arrested Tristan Jay Gibson 24, of Granite Falls.  He faces felony larceny of a motor vehicle and possession of a stolen motor vehicle.  He was taken to the Caldwell County Detention Center under a $10,000

Proposed Election Bill

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A press conference is planned for 10am today in Morganton.  Several municipalities are opposing a bill in the North Carolina Senate that would move those elections and school board elections, to match national and state races where

Vehicle Theft

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Bond was set at $10,000 for a Hickory man.  Jordan O’Neal Shade 29, was arrested by Catawba County Sheriff’s officers.  He faces larceny of a motor vehicle.  He was placed in the Catawba County Detention Facility with

Counterfeit Drugs

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A Granite Falls man faces drug charges.  Coty Alan White 22, was arrested by Hickory Police.  He faces felony possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver counterfeit controlled substance.  He was placed in the Catawba County

Gardner Class

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The Caldwell County Extension Center will be having a Master Gardner Class for 2021! Join a network of passionate gardeners across the state who are dedicated to learning and sharing research based information, enhancing their communities through