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$55,000 worth of crystal meth was seized in Caldwell County. Antonio Fitzgerald Johnson 51, of Lenoir faces 2 counts of trafficking methamphetamine and possession of methamphetamine among several other drug charges. After a vehicle stop where drugs
A fugitive from South Carolina was arrested in Hickory. Gary Michael Page 39, of Statesville faces stalking charges in York South Carolina, misdemeanor intoxication charges and being a fugitive awaiting extradition. He is now in the Catawba
The Tuttle Educational State Forest will close for winter maintenance on Friday November 20th. The reopening for spring will be in mid-March. Reservations for the picnic shelter will begin January 4th. For any questions and to speak
Multiple charges were brought against a Connelly Springs man. Ricky Jared Gragg, 28 years old, faces possession of stolen property, failure to stop and resisting, delaying or obstructing a public officer among other charges. He attempted to
The oldest funeral home in Caldwell County has turned 100. Mackie Funeral Home was established in 1920. New ownership took over in May of 2020. Those owners are Ed Plemmons and Andy Thompson, who also own Heritage
Felony possession of a stolen motor vehicle, that is the charge against Brittany Geraldine Lindsay of Lenoir. The 31 year old was placed in the Caldwell County Detention Center under a $2,500 secured bond. A court date
No bond was allowed for a Lenoir man. Jonathan Wayne Loven 45, was charged with assault by pointing a gun and communicating threats. He was arrested by the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office November 11th.
8-10 inches of rain fell across the Catawba Valley yesterday. Several area roadways were flooded and closed including 25 roads and bridges in Catawba County. The NC Department of Transportation is assessing damages and will decide which
Felony methamphetamine charges were brought against a Hickory man. Mitchell Todd Bowman 47, also faces possession of drug paraphernalia and resisting, delaying or obstructing an officer. Bowman was taken to the Catawba County Detention Facility by the
The Catawba Valley is under a flood watch until Thursday evening. This includes Burke, Caldwell, Catawba and surrounding counties. Remnants of Hurricane Eta are expected to bring the heavy rains to the area.
