Local News Archives

The Morganton Downtown Development Association presents the Downtown Morganton Christmas Parade this evening.  This years theme is Parade of Trees.  Parade begins at 6pm.

The City of Morganton has been named one of the top 12 Christmas Towns near Asheville by RomanticAsheville.com.  Topping the list is Forest City.  Others include Bryson City, Hendersonville, and Banner Elk.

Catawba County Planning and Parks is hosting a public forum today from 5:30 until 7:30pm to share the master design plan for the County’s Mountain Creek Park.  The forum will be in the community room at the

This is winter weather preparedness week in NC.  Its a time to make sure your home, car, and more are winter ready and learn how to stay safe during the cold winter months ahead.  A few things

Two Morganton men are facing numerous drug charges following a traffic stop on Interstate 40 in Iredell County.  Police say a search of a vehicle turned up nearly 30 grams of powder cocaine and 72 grams of

Another Caldwell County Sheriffs Deputy has been fired after violating a policy relating to operation during emergency response on November 17th.  According to the Sheriffs office Joshua Aaron Moses was relieved of his duties on November 18th. 

Police in Conover are investigating an armed robbery that was reported Sunday night.  According to reports, the suspect held up the Jack in the Box.  He was wearing a black ski mask and was armed with a

If If You’re headed to the northern mountain areas today, be ready to deal with some snow.  Areas from Boone to all across the Tennessee Border could see 3 to 6 inches of snow through Tuesday morning

The town of McAdenville celebrates its 64th as Christmas Town USA tonight.  The lights will come on tonight at 5:30pm and will be on nightly through December 26th.  Visitors can enjoy the light display Mon through Fri