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The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for our area from 7pm Thursday until midnight on Friday.  Heavy wet snow is likely with accumulations between 2-5 inches possible for the region.  Travel could be

Repairs to a sink hole in Morganton will begin soon.  That is the word from Phillip Boganberger a US Postal Service spokesman.  The growing hole is located in the parking lot of the post office and a

Caldwell County’s unemployment rate remained the same in November at 6.6%.  The rate rose by .1% in Burke County to 5.8% and also by .1% in Catawba County to 6.2%.  The Hickory metro area’s rate remained at

Breaking and entering charges were brought against a Lenoir man.  Todd Anthony Moody 44, faces felony breaking and entering.  He was placed in the Caldwell County Detention Center under a $30,000 secured bond.  A court date was

One man is dead after a shooting in Sawmills.  According to the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office, 2 men shot each other at Market Basket Store on US 321-A.  The incident occurred around 11:30 am on Tuesday.  The

As of Tuesday there was drop in hospitalizations in Catawba County from 120 down to 90.  Caldwell County had 55 in the hospital and Burke County had 25.  While vaccinations have begun, the Burke County Health Department

A Valdese man is facing methamphetamine charges for the third time.  Roger Lee Sparks 36, was charged with felony trafficking of methamphetamine and maintaining a vehicle to keep controlled substance among other drug charges.  A K-9 officer

Multiple charges including felony possession of a stolen vehicle were brought against a Lincolnton resident.  Steven Tyler Philbeck 29, also faces several drug charges and providing false information to an officer.  The Hudson Police made the arrest. 

After a canceled season, the Hickory Crawdads hope to announce the 2021 summer schedule next month.  In addition to those games, L P Frans Stadium plans to host youth tournaments, kick ball leagues and comedy shows.  The

Bond was set at $35,000 after a drug arrest.  Austin Lane Ervin 24, was arrested by officers with the Burke County Sheriff’s Office.  He faces felony possession with intent to manufacture sell and deliver heroin.  The arrest