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Heritage Middle School in Valdese is closed today after a water main break.  State law states that the town must test the water for 24 hours and the school is under a boil water advisory.  Staff members

Heres an update to a story we reported yesterday.  An elderly couple who were missing from the Lincoln County area were found safe in Lenoir yesterday.  The pair had been reported missing from their sons home on

Work will begin toady along Main Ave NW in Hickory from 9th st NW to 4th St NW as part of the City Walk Project.  One lane will remain open but there could be some congestion in

A Hiddenite man has been convicted on breaking and entering charges. Michael Scott Henderson, will spend five to seven years in prison after he was convicted during Catawba County Superior Court on Tuesday. the break ins happened

A Hickory man was given an active prison sentence of six to nine years following his conviction for multiple crimes during Catawba County Superior Court on Monday. Renous Alan Hughes, pleaded guilty to flee to elude arrest with

A Silver alert has been issued for a man and wife last seen in the Denver area of Lincoln County.  Charles William Whitner and his wife Maxine were last seen on Monday.  The couple may be suffering

The Burke County Sheriffs Department is warning residents about a call scam in the area.  Scammers identifying themselves as Lt. Westbrook are calling residents advising that they have missed jury duty and to purchase a VISA debit

A fire this morning at  Lenoir fast food restaurant caused considerable damage.  Firefighter from Lenoir fire department responded to the Wendy’s on Blowing Rock Boulevard after a fire started in a heating and air condition unit on

The holidays can be quite an emotional time for some people, especially if coping with the loss of a loved one.  Caldwell County Hospice is offering an event to help with the holiday blues.  Coping with the

Friday December 6th has been proclaimed Black and Red Day in Hickory to honor the Lenoir-Rhyne Football team who will be playing in the NCAA quarterfinals on Saturday.  People wanting to show support are asked to wear