Local News
The State Bureau of Investigation has been asked to look into alleged use of excessive force by a sheriff’s deputy. The News Herald reports Burke County Sheriff Steve Whisenant requested the SBI investigate the allegations and turn
Google has partnered with the Friends of the Caldwell County Public Library to launch a Wi-Fi lending program. The Hickory Daily Record reports the program will provide hot spot devices and Chromebooks at no cost to connect
A moped driver was killed after hitting a car and being run over by another car early Wednesday morning. The News Herald reports the crash happened when a moped ran a red light and hit a Chevrolet
An accident Wednesday afternoon near Sawmills leaves a local man with severe injuries. The News-Topic reports a Nissan drifted into the lane of an oncoming tractor-trailer and hit the wheels of the vehicle. The man, whose name
The Caldwell County economy remains strong after the July report. The News-Topic reports the local unemployment rate dropped 0.2 percentage points to 4.6 percent according to N.C. Labor and Economic Analysis Division. The number of Caldwell residents
Caldwell County Schools announce stricter discipline for students using any vaping devices. The Hickory Daily Record reports if a high school student is caught vaping on campus or during a school-sponsored event, the student will be given
A group stole 19 cell phones from area business in a break-in. The News-Topic reports the front window was smashed to enter Boost Mobile on Blowing Rock Blvd. early Tuesday morning. The stolen phones are worth about
Overcrowding is addressed at Wilson Creek during a recent meeting with government officials. Federal, state, and county officials recently met to address citizens’ concerns in the area and the following measures were adopted. Marking off parking spaces,
A dirt bike crash during a race at Enola Beach claims the life of area man. The News Herald reports the accident occurred Sunday around noon about a half-mile into the woods on the track. Officials didn’t
A Gamewell-area man pleads guilty to crimes against nature. William Keith Sanders had been charged with second-degree forcible rape which was dismissed. The News-Topic reports Sanders will spend extra time in prison for his actions with a
