According to a news release from the Catawba College athletic department, student-athlete Fletcher Mark Daniel Harris, a Catawba County native, was killed in a car accident Friday (January 16). Harris,…

Lenoir-Rhyne University will host the 4th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Breakfast, featuring a special performance by Aquarius Moon and Friendz. The celebration continues with a collaborative program…

According to the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office,  14-year-old Gideon Andrew Ferguson has been found alive not far from his home after authorities searched for approximately three days. This is the…

A traffic crash occurred near Chick-fil-A in Viewmont on Highway 127 this morning (January 17). Hickory Police responded. No other details were immediately available. Check this site for updates. [Photo…

Firefighters from the Hickory Fire Department battled below-freezing conditions to fight a fire this morning (January 16). Shortly before 7 a.m. Hickory firefighters responded to the 3100 block of 8th…

The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is continuing their search for a missing teenager. On Wednesday evening (January 14) 14-year-old Gideon Andrew Ferguson was reported missing. He was last seen at…

Airline passengers who do not have a REAL ID driver license, state ID card, or another acceptable form of ID after Saturday, Jan. 31 will have to pay a $45…

A road closing is announced for this evening (January 15) in Conover. 2nd Avenue SE between the Salvation Army and the former Stewart Jewelry building will be closed today starting…

34-year-old Tyler Matthew Chapman of Gastonia faces charges filed by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. he’s charged with twenty counts of felony disseminating obscenity and five counts of cyberstalking. On…

The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance from the public in locating a missing boy. On Wednesday (January 14) evening 14-year-old Gideon Andrew Ferguson was reported missing. He was…

The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a break-in and larceny that occurred at a home that was owned by late NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, who died in a plane…

43-year-old of Bradley Thomas Sain of Granite Falls was arrested Tuesday (January 13) by Morganton Public Safety Officers. He’s charged with 24 counts of felony breaking & entering to a…

Emergency services are currently working a multi-car incident on I-40 Eastbound, near mile marker 127. Scanner reports indicate that as many as seven cars may have been involved in the…

In observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, City of Hickory offices, library branches, and recreation centers will be closed next Monday, January 19th. The main lobby and Records…

An eighth-grade student from East Burke Middle School, Mya Gurule,  has been named the Middle Division winner in the North Carolina Art Education Association’s Youth Art Month Flag Design contest,…

Taylorsville native Harry Gant has been named as a 2026 inductee to the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Gant won 18 Cup Series races, including the Southern 500 in 1984 and…

43-year-old Lyndon Dale McCorkle, Jr. of Jamestown Road in Morganton was arrested by Burke County Sheriff’s Officers. He’s charged with felony counts of assault with a deadly weapon with intent…

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) today (January 14) announced $197,929 in grants to 10 public school districts to expand Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs in homebuilding…

On Tuesday (January 13) Governor Josh Stein announced the release of the North Carolina Task Force on Child Care and Early Education’s 2025 year-end report. Led by bipartisan co-chairs Lieutenant…

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced that the North Carolina Department of Insurance saved or recovered $142 million for North Carolinians in 2025. The recovered funds include those from insurance fraud…

35-year-old Darrell Stephen Hunter of Fayetteville was arrested Monday (January 12) by Catawba County Sheriff’s Officers. He’s charged with possession of a stolen firearm, possession, transportation, and manufacture a weapon…

Today (January 13) at approximately 1:20 a.m., Hickory firefighters from Engines 5 and 7, Ladder 2, Rescue 1, and Battalion Chief 2 responded to a reported commercial structure fire in…

A Board of Education meeting ended early due to a reported conflict between board members. According to the Iredell Free News, Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education members voted unanimously Monday…

The City of Lenoir City Council honored former Councilman Todd Perdue during the Council meeting on Jan. 6, 2026. Mayor Joe Gibbons read Perdue’s retirement resolution during the meeting. Mayor…

Burke County announces the planned retirement of Kay Honeycutt Draughn, Clerk to the Burke County Board of Commissioners, effective March 31, 2026, marking the culmination of 28 years of distinguished…

The City of Hickory is now accepting applications for nonprofit Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The funds are used for grants for public services programs that benefit low and…

Fire damaged an Iredell County outbuilding Monday (January 12). According to the Iredell Free News, Troutman and Shepherds fire rescue personnel were alerted for a structure fire off Autumn Leaf…

The University City Commission (UCC), a City of Hickory board and commission, will host the Careers. Well Crafted. Career Fair on Wednesday, Feb. 4, from 3-6 p.m. at the Hickory…

An Avery County man was killed in a Burke County crash. The deceased is Joel Morales Ramirez of Newland. On Friday (January 9) at 8:33 p.m., the North Carolina State…

Today (January 12), North Carolina’s 100 county boards of elections will begin sending absentee-by-mail ballots to registered voters who requested a ballot for the 2026 primary election. This marks the…

At their recent meeting, Alexander County Commissioners approved an economic development incentive grant for KMC Furniture LLC. Michael Worley, Economic Development Director, said discussion began in October 2025 with the…

33-year-old Jonathan Christopher Gibson of Bessemer City was arrested by Lincoln County Sheriff’s Officers. He’s charged with nine counts of felony sexual assault on a minor. On Thursday (January 8),…

32-year-old Ashley Nicole Martin of Clarence Towery Circle in Hildebran and 28-year-old Tabitha Sage Hawkins of Flat Gap Road in Valdese were arrested Thursday (January 8) by Morganton Public Safety…

The Green Room Community Theatre announced that tickets for “Jack and the Beanstalk” are on sale now. This fresh, fun spin on the classic fairytale is perfect for the whole…

This week, the First Circuit Court of Appeals upheld an injunction preventing the National Institutes of Health (NIH) from unlawfully cutting billions in cutting-edge medical and public health research at…

Starting today (January 9) 10th Street SE in Hickory will be closed to through traffic from the intersection with C Avenue SE to the intersection with Main Avenue SE for…

The ratification of Alexander County on January 15, 1847, was a significant event in the history of North Carolina as it marked the establishment of a new county from parts…

62-year-old David Daniel Hunter of China Grove was arrested by Mooresville Police Officers. He’s charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm by a felon. On…

A Newton man will serve a prison sentence of 12 to 19 years following his conviction for the sexual assault of a teenage female victim. The sentence was imposed during…

29-year-old Joshua Adam Bullard of NC 18/US 64 in Morganton was arrested by Burke County Sheriff’s Officers. He’s charged with two felony counts of indecent liberties with a child. In…

29-year-old Brandon Lee Lackey of the Cleveland County town of Kingstown was arrested by Morganton Public Safety Officers. He’s charged with felony second-degree forcible sexual offense and indecent exposure. The…

Construction will start work soon on the long-awaited on Hospital Avenue Sidewalk Project in Lenoir. The new sidewalk will increase safety and connectivity for residents and visitors in Lenoir. The…

58-year-old Anthony Cornell Brown of Concord was arrested by Iredell County Sheriff’s Officers. He’s charged with felony counts of attempted first-degree murder, robbery with a dangerous weapon, second-degree kidnapping, and…

37-year-old Tony Elias Swaney of Taylorsville was arrested today (January 7) by Alexander County Sheriff’s Officers. He’s charged with murder. The Alexander County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the North…

A man who was charged in connection to a fatal shooting at a Hickory lodging establishment received local jail time and probation following a guilty plea. 30-year-old James David Houser…

The Alexander County Board of Commissioners adopted a new branding package at the January 5 meeting. Public Information Officer Gary Herman said part of the branding initiative includes a new…

On Monday (January 5) Site Selection magazine ranked North Carolina the Top State for Workforce Development for 2026. Governor Josh Stein celebrated this ranking during a visit to Machine Specialties…

After 32 years of dedicated service in local government, Assistant City Manager Rick Beasley will retire from the City of Hickory on Feb. 28. For the past eight years, Beasley…

Hickory City Council met in regular session Tuesday (January 6). Minutes, second readings and the consent agenda were all approved. An Interbasin transfer (IBT) update was presented by Western Piedmont…

According to a press release from the North Carolina Department of Administration (NCDOA), On January 7, 2026, Governor Josh Stein proclaimed January Human Trafficking Awareness Month and January 11 as…

63-year-old Michael John Daigler was arrested today (January 6) by Valdese Police Officers. He’s charged with dissemination of obscene material to minors younger than 16-years-old. Daigler is a former teacher…

The Hickory Public Library announced a revamp of its 1000 Books Before Kindergarten reading challenge, an initiative designed to instill a love of reading in young children while preparing them…

A new North Carolina law now allows Registers of Deeds across the state to issue certified copies of adoptive birth certificates. According to a news release from Caldwell County Government…

The Corner Table in Newton has received $3,000 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help nourish neighbors experiencing hunger. The Nourishing our Neighbors grant supports community feeding partners…

The Hickory Police Department’s January traffic enforcement P.A.C.T. – Pay Attention in City Traffic – will be located on Hwy 70 SE from South Center Street to Fairgrove Church Road…

59-year-old Craig Steven Mason was arrested Monday (January 5) by Iredell County Sheriff’s Officers. He’s charged with felony assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury,…

On Wednesday, Jan. 7, the traffic signal at the intersection of Tate Boulevard SE and McDonald Parkway SE in Hickory will be undergoing repairs. During this time, the traffic signal…

At approximately 3:40 p.m. Saturday (January 3), Engine 3 from the Hickory Fire Department was dispatched to a reported grass and woods fire in the area of L.P. Frans Stadium…

Attorney General Jeff Jackson is suing to protect Congressionally-mandated funding for federal consumer protection efforts after the acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) threatened to unlawfully and…

Friday morning (January 2) just before 9:00, Hickory firefighters from Engine 2, Engine 1, Ladder 2, Rescue 1, and Batallion 1 were dispatched to a reported structure fire on the…

This morning (January 3), shortly after midnight, the Burke County Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call reporting a commercial structure fire at ZipTied Performance, located on U.S. Highway 70…

38-year-old Bruce Alan Reed of Pheasant Road in Vale was arrested by Burke County Sheriff’s Officers. He’s charged with felony assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting…

A suspect who was being sought by authorities has been taken into custody. 27-year-old Michael Eugene Gamble II of Taylorsville was arrested Friday morning (January 2). Taylorsville Police Officers charged…

Alexander County Emergency Management urges the public to register for the Special Needs Registry, which has been established to assist those with special needs during an emergency or disaster situation.…

The Newton-Conover City Schools Superintendent has been sworn in. Dr. Emily Shaw took the oath during a New Years Day ceremony. She was chosen as the District’s new Superintendent during…

Attorney General Jeff Jackson is suing the U.S. Department of Education for unlawfully terminating nearly $50 million in federal education funding for North Carolina public schools. According to a news…

A fire was fought at a recycling center Wednesday (December 31) in Iredell County. According to the Iredell Free News, Mooresville Fire-Rescue and Shepherds Fire Department personnel responded to a…

The Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation following the discovery of a deceased individual. The person was found inside a residence in the Charlie Little Road area…

Local paper, Hickory Daily Record announced today (December 31) that the company was sold. According to HDR, David Hoffmann, a Florida-based billionaire and Washington, Missouri, native, is spearheading a $50…

The Mooresville Police Department Issued an update Wednesday regarding a homicide investigation we previously reported on. The final suspect 17-year-old Christofer Noe Flores of Statesville was arrested following his release…

Attorney General Jeff Jackson won a case against the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for withholding state funds for emergency management, disaster relief,…

In recognition of National Radon Action Month, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is providing 8,000 free radon test kits available beginning Jan. 1, 2026, at radon.ncdhhs.gov.…

The Federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Monday (December 29) awarded North Carolina $213 million through the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). These funds will improve health care…

According to a post on social media from the Hickory Aviation Museum (HAM), Effective December 31, 2025, HAM will officially close where they have called home for the past 18…

A Hickory-based trucking company with 89 trucks and 90 drivers reportedly ceased operations over the Christmas holiday, leaving drivers, owner-operators, mechanics and office staff suddenly unemployed. The information is from…

Hickory Firefighters responded to a vehicle fire this evening (December 30). Shortly after 7:00 p.m. firefighters from Engine 2 were dispatched to the 1800 Block of 8th Street NE. Responders…

In response to the closure of Kroehler Furniture, the Western Piedmont Workforce Development Board (WPWDB) is coordinating a series of Rapid Response sessions to support affected employees during this transition.…

One person was killed and three others were injured in a crash Tuesday morning (December 30). The deceased is 19-year-old Brianna Brown of Salisbury. Tuesday, shortly before 8 a.m., the…

According to employees at Kroehler Furniture, located at 1800 Conover Blvd E, Conover, NC 28613, the plant is in the process of laying off employees and closing the doors on…

An early morning vehicle fire was fought in Hickory. This morning (December 30) shortly after 6:00, Hickory Firefighters from Engine 5 were dispatched to the area of the 1100 block…

Five suspects have been charged with murder in connection to an incident Monday night (December 29) in Mooresville. 19-year-old Bryan Fernandez Acevedo, 17-year-old Jovany Jiminez, 17-year-old Jonathan Jiminez, 16-year-old Christopher…

With the increase in respiratory illness, Catawba Valley Medical Center officials are taking precautions to protect patients, visitors, and employees. Effective today (December 30), children under the age of 13…

On Jan. 6 and Jan. 7, 2026, the westbound lane of Eighth Avenue NE will be closed in  Hickory from Highland Avenue NE to Eighth Street NE for tree trimming…

The Burke County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution earlier this month setting the meeting schedule for 2026. The resolution states that pre-agenda meetings will be held on Mondays at…

As respiratory illnesses continue to spread in North Carolina, Iredell Memorial Hospital is taking steps to treat those with serious symptoms, while protecting other patients from contagious viruses. Effective Tuesday,…

According to multiple published reports, a Gaston County home owned by NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin caught on fire Sunday afternoon (December 28). A Gaston County spokesperson said one person was…

Due to the current and projected conditions in the forecast for Burke County, the Fire Marshal’s Office is recommending that any outdoor burning be postponed until conditions improve. The combination…

Today (December 29) Governor Josh Stein announced that the state of North Carolina is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of…

Gibson Care Corp., the Home Instead franchise for Alexander and Iredell Counties, was recently recognized for service excellence after receiving great ratings and reviews from seniors and their families on…

42-year-old James Nelson Fields of Sundown Road in Morganton was arrested Saturday (December 27) by Morganton Public Safety Officers. He’s charged with possession with intent to sell or deliver cocaine,…

45-year-old Yia Vang of Hickory, was arrested Saturday (December 27) by the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office. He’s charged with felony possession of methamphetamine and providing false information to a law…

Earlier this month, Governor Josh Stein and NCDMV Commissioner Paul Tine joined the graduation ceremony of 149 new NCDMV Driver License Examiners – the largest graduating class ever. Governor Stein…

Russ Ferguson will lead the U.S. Attorney’s Office as the presidentially-appointed United States Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina, following his confirmation by the United States Senate on…

The North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Rail Division has released its State Rail Plan for public comment. The State Rail Plan helps identify needs and guides public investments in North…

Morganton Public Safety reports the arrest of a suspect who was reportedly driving while his blood alcohol level was well over the legal limit. The driver, who is now being…

This morning (December 24) shortly after 3 a.m., Hickory Firefighters from Station 5, Engine 5 were dispatched to a reported vehicle fire on westbound I-40 in the area of the…

County unemployment rates have been released in North Carolina for the first time since the Federal Government shutdown earlier this year. The North Carolina Department of Commerce Labor & Economic…

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has set May 4, 2026, as the hearing date for the North Carolina Rate Bureau’s proposed 68.3% dwelling insurance rate increase. Commissioner Causey said…

A family friend of one of the men who died in the plane crash at Statesville Regional Airport last week has set up a gofundme campaign to help his family…

Contractors working for the City of Lenoir are installing more than 50 new wayfinding signs in the City. The signs will direct residents and visitors to public buildings and local…

Multiple fire departments responded to a Tuesday morning (December 23) house fire in Iredell County. According to the Iredell Free News, the Cool Springs Volunteer Fire Department, along with firefighters…

The Hickory Fire Department responded to an early morning vehicle fire. At 12:40 a.m. today (December 23), Hickory firefighters from station 3, Engine 3, were dispatched to the area of…

According to AAA Carolinas, it is projected that 122.4 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home over the 13-day year-end holiday period beginning December 20 and ending January…

Beginning on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, the Hickory Public Library will host a monthly poetry salon with Poet Laureate Scott Owens. The Hickory Poetry Salon will meet on the third…

The Catawba County Library is starting the new year with Stronger by Design, a strategic planning project guided by consultants from Library Strategies and supported by a community steering committee.…

Catawba Valley Medical Center has been recognized as a Top 100 Hospital in America for Patient Experience by the Women’s Choice Award for 2026. It was one of nine awards…

Firefighters from Catawba County were among those responding to a fire in Iredell County Monday (December 22). According to the Iredell Free News, the West Iredell Volunteer Fire Department, along…

The Burke County Sheriff, in cooperation with other law enforcement and governmental agencies, is announcing a combined reward of up to $94,700 for information leading to the arrest and conviction…

A vehicle crashed into a power pole this morning (December 22) in Hickory. Today at 9:30 a.m. Engine 3, Ladder 3, Rescue 1, and Battalion 1 were dispatched to a…

The North Carolina Department of Transportation announced the beginning of the Holiday “Booze It & Lose It” Campaign, a statewide anti-drunk driving initiative that couples increased public outreach with enhanced…

The filing period for the 2026 election concluded Friday. Here are the candidates for races affecting Catawba County. For County Commissioner, Aubrey Gregory, Jesse Alden and Phyllis Michaux have filed…

Coley, LLC, a unique direct-to-consumer furniture company, has announced a significant expansion at its Catawba County site. The facility has been in Claremont for over five years manufacturing custom residential…

The City of Hickory has been selected to receive a $45,302.52 Hometown Grant from T-Mobile to make improvements at West Hickory Senior Center. In honor of the grant award, representatives…

29-year-old Tony See of Hickory has been indicted on federal sex offense, gun, and drug charges. According to a news release issued today (December 20) by the U.S. Attorney’s Office,…

Catawba County has hired Brook Redding to serve as Emergency Services Director beginning January 12, 2026.  Redding’s background brings a combination of North Carolina local government executive leadership and military…

Shortly after 1 a.m. today (December 20), Hickory Fire Department Engine 2, Rescue 1, and Battalion 1 were dispatched for a rollover wreck at the 800 block of 10th Ave…

A wanted suspect has been taken into custody in Caldwell County. 28-year-old Marcus Allen Whisnant of Gamewell was arrested Friday (December 19). He’s charged with first-degree kidnapping, misdemeanor crime of…

Federal authorities are continuing their investigation into the crash in Statesville that killed retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his family, and three others on Thursday (December 18). Authorities were trying…

A residence on Lake Norman was destroyed by a fire early this morning (December 19). According to the Iredell Free News, Troutman, Shepherds, and Mooresville fire and rescue personnel responded…

Burke County Commissioners and community partners marked another significant milestone in the County’s economic development strategy this week with a groundbreaking event for the Industrial Shell Building at the Burke…

Former four-term North Carolina Gov. Jim Hunt died Thursday (December 18) at the age of 88. Hunt served an unprecedented 16 years as governor. The office of his daughter, Lieutenant…

A plane that departed from Statesville Regional Airport, and was carrying several passengers including NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family, crashed earlier today (December 18). The aircraft had departed…

Caldwell County Sheriff’s deputies are looking for 28-year-old Marcus Allen Whisnant of the Gamewell area. He is wanted for interfering with an electronic monitoring device, misdemeanor crime of domestic violence,…

Caldwell County offices and convenience sites will be closed for Christmas and the New Year Holiday. Convenience sites will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (Wednesday, December 24, and…

The Catawba County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) has announced the recipients of the inaugural Catawba Future-Ready Manufacturing Grant (FRMG). The program serves as a pioneering effort to accelerate the adoption…

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first pediatric flu-related death for the 2025-2026 flu season. A child in the western region of the state…

35-year-old Jonathan David Shamblin of Mount Holly was sentenced to serve six to eight years in prison following his conviction for drug and property offenses during Catawba County Superior Court…

A suspect who was wanted in an Alexander County drug case has been arrested. 36-year-old Nathan Daniel Smith of Taylorsville was arrested Tuesday (December 16) by Alexander County Sheriff’s Officers.…

The City of Hickory proudly presented the Business. Well Crafted. Legacy Award to WHKY on Tuesday, Dec. 16, during the Hickory City Council meeting. Business and Community Development Manager Dave…

An incident in which shots were fired has been determined to be gang related. Shortly after 9 p.m. Friday (December 12) the Mooresville Police Department received several phone calls from…

Today Governor Josh Stein announced that the State is accepting applications for a new disaster recovery program to repair or rebuild small rental properties in western North Carolina that were…

The Catawba County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday (December 15). The board held a public hearing to consider an application submitted by T. Cooper James and Associates…

A ribbon cutting was held on Monday, (December 15) to celebrate the grand opening of a major expansion at Alexander County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Station #1. Those in attendance…

City of Hickory and Burke County leaders gathered this morning to celebrate the completion of a new aircraft hangar at Hickory Regional Airport. The City of Hickory and Burke County…

Catawba County Government employee Mary Morrison is the 2025 Catawba County United Way’s Car Giveaway winner. She was one of 10 finalists drawn each week since September by RLI-CPA Certified…

According to a news release from the Hickory Fire Department, multiple agencies fought a fire Sunday (December 14). Shortly before 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Hickory Firefighters from Station 2, Engine 2…

In observance of the Christmas holiday, City of Hickory offices will be closed Wednesday through Friday, Dec. 24-26. Offices will reopen Monday, Dec. 29, at 8:30 a.m. City offices will…

On Monday (December 15), Governor Stein announced nearly $50 million in grants to support local governments in western North Carolina in their Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. The grants, which are…

The man on trial in connection to a fatal crash that resulted in three deaths was found guilty Monday (December 15) by an Iredell County jury. 26-year-old Austin Ray Harmon…

49-year-old Bradley Dwayne Smith of Taylorsville was arrested Sunday (December 14) by Alexander County Sheriff’s Officers. He’s charged with trafficking methamphetamine, cocaine and fentanyl. Smith is additionally charged with felony…

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is reporting an increase in flu activity and flu-related deaths. Three flu-related deaths were reported over the last two weeks,…

Jury deliberations got underway Friday (December 12) after more than six days of testimony in the trial of a man charged with crashing into a golf cart and killing three…

A juvenile is facing charges following a vehicle crash involving a Morganton Public Safety patrol car. The crash occurred just after 11 p.m. Friday (December 12) in the intersection of…

The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is aware of a scam involving the use of the Sheriff’s Office youth athletic information. This flyer and post are not affiliated with the Iredell…

The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a vehicle involved in a recent copper theft on Taylorsville Highway near Stony Point. The truck pictured was…

A Newton man will spend eight to 11 years in prison following his conviction for multiple criminal offenses and admission of his status as a habitual felon. 35-year-old Jeremy Edward Harrell…

Governor Josh Stein Thursday (December 11) announced $270 million in awards to repair and strengthen the resilience of water systems in areas affected by Hurricane Helene. The awards from the…

28-year-old Zachary Michael Bradley of Conover was sentenced to serve eight to ten years in prison following his conviction for a number of violent crimes. He entered a guilty plea…

The man accused of fatally stabbing a Ukrainian woman on the Charlotte light rail in August was placed into custody in Catawba County. 35-year-old Decarlos Dejuan Brown, Jr. had a…

Join Hickory Choral Society this December for an evening of Christmas music with the 100+ voice Hickory Choral Society, featuring music by early American composer William Billings alongside 20th-century voices.…

Catawba County has hired Adam Lindsay to serve as Assistant County Manager beginning January 21, 2026. Lindsay will join County Manager Mary Furtado and Assistant County Manager Paul Murray in…

Taylorsville Police continue to investigate an accident that sent two pedestrians to hospitals after they were struck by a vehicle. The incident took place at the Taylorsville Post Office Tuesday…

A person crossing a roadway was struck and killed by a vehicle in Morganton. Wednesday (December 10) at 7:40 p.m. Burke County Emergency Communications received a report of a motor…

The Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC) Foundation announced it has received a grant from Duke Energy to support CVCC’s exploration of expanding the college’s footprint in the Sherrills Ford community…

Frye Regional Medical Center has completed its 100th Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) procedure, marking a major achievement for the hospital’s expanding structural heart program. Frye Regional became the first…

Two pedestrians were struck by a vehicle Tuesday (December 9). The incident occurred on NC Highway 16 near the Taylorsville Post Office shortly before 6 p.m. One of the victims…

Firefighters battled a Tuesday evening (December 9) blaze in Burke County. Chesterfield Fire Rescue responded to a camper fire Tuesday evening off of Hartland Road. The camper was a complete…

Two major infrastructure projects are moving forward following action by the Alexander County Board of Commissioners at their December 8 meeting. Public Works & Facilities Director Josh Mitchell reported that…

The City of Morganton is utilizing a new parking management system in the downtown area. The system was put into place this month. The parking management system is called “T2…

The week of December 7-13 is Winter Weather Preparedness Week in North Carolina. According to a news release from Alexander County officials, state and local officials encourage citizens to plan…

28-year-old Pedro Aguirre, Jr. of Craft Lane in Statesville was arrested by Iredell County Sheriff’s Officers. He’s charged with two felony counts apiece of statutory sex offense with a child…

Additional candidates have filed to run for office in the 2026 election. In races affecting Catawba County, in the race for the U.S. House of Representatives District 10, Marcus Pearson…

The annual event featuring Luminaries at Blue Ridge Memorial park in Lenoir is this Friday, (December 12), at 6:00 pm, weather permitting. If you want to volunteer to help light…

Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont (GSCP2P) welcomes Exploremores™, a rocky road ice cream–inspired sandwich cookie, to join the lineup for the 2026 Girl Scout Cookie season. Filled with delicious…

A man on trial in connection to the deaths of three people has been charged with possession of drugs in jail. According to our news partner WACB, Iredell County Deputies…

U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson announced Monday (December 8) that a federal grand jury in Asheville has returned a criminal indictment charging 40-year-old Ricky Dean Clinton with transporting a minor across…

Hickory Police are investigating a homicide that occurred on Sunday (December 7). Hickory officers responded to a report of a shooting in the area of Main Ave SW and US…

Due to the possibility of icy road conditions from Monday’s precipitation, combined with falling temperatures, Catawba County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Tuesday (December 9). The delay…

A prison escapee has been captured. 42-year-old Roy Burgess was captured this morning (December 8) by agents from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) and deputies from the York…

Renew NC, North Carolina’s disaster recovery effort, is reminding western North Carolina homeowners that they have until Dec. 31, 2025, to apply for housing recovery assistance through its Single-Family Housing…

Three Burke County Public Schools students will soon be the first graduates of the Navigate Internship Program in the district. The culinary internship, a partnership with Chartwells K12 and Navigate,…

A North Carolina Department of Transportation contractor has reopened an Iredell County road three months ahead of schedule. West Wilson Avenue between U.S. 21 and the entrance to Country Club…

Congratulations are in order for a member of the WHKY ownership group who just wrapped up a distinguished military career. Major Christopher Long officially retired as Director of Maintenance Operations…

A prison escapee is being sought by authorities. North Carolina Corrections and law enforcement officers are searching for 42-year-old Roy W. Burgess, Jr. He escaped Sunday afternoon (December 7) from…

A man was killed in an officer-involved shooting. On Saturday (December 6) at approximately 4:20 p.m., a trooper with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol was dispatched to a collision…

A traffic stop for a suspended driver’s license in Morganton led to the discovery of illegal narcotics early Saturday morning (December 6). Two suspects were arrested in the case. 39-year-old…

Grace Chapel Road was temporarily closed near Hickory Blvd. in southern Caldwell County Saturday afternoon & evening (December 6) due to a reported officer-involved shooting. Published reports state the incident…

Fire destroyed an Alexander County poultry operation Friday night (December 5). According to our news partner WACB, units were dispatched to a working chicken house blaze on Kerley School Lane…

26-year-old Christopher Mark Williams II of Raleigh has been arrested on multiple sex offense charges by authorities in Burke County. He’s charged with two felony counts of statutory rape of…

On December 9 and December 10, 14th Avenue NW in Hickory will be closed from Fourth Street NW to Sixth Street NW for tree trimming operations. The closure will start…

Candidates continue to file for office for the 2026 elections. Recent filings in races affecting Catawba County include Pat Harrigan and Matthew Sin in the Republican race for U.S. House…

30-year-old Alexander Carpenter of Morganton was arrested today (December 5) by Morganton Public Safety Officers. He’s charged with felony discharge of a firearm into an occupied dwelling and misdemeanor assault…

35-year-old Jacob Daniel Eddlemon of Harriman, Tennessee was arrested Thursday (December 4) by Caldwell County Sheriff’s Officers. He’s charged with auto larceny, five counts of possession of a stolen motor…

School systems across the Hickory Metro have announced schedule changes due to the possibility of inclement weather. Catawba County Schools will operate on a two-hour-delay for students, staff and Quest.…

A Conover man received a minimum prison sentence of six years following a drug trial in Catawba County. 47-year-old Jordan Ashlee Abernathy was sentenced to six to eight years after…

The filing period continues for the 2026 elections and additional candidates have announced their intention in Catawba County. Tim Hayes has filed to run for Newton-Conover Schools Board of Education,…

The Alexander County Sheriff’s Office announced the addition of their newest piece of specialized equipment: the Batt-X armored vehicle. This vehicle was purchased from The Armored Group from Shelby. More…

Frye Regional Medical Center is expanding its reach into Caldwell County with the addition of Frye Regional Imaging Center – Lenoir, bringing advanced diagnostic services closer to home for area…

Burke County Government announced the grand opening of the newly renovated Burke County Courthouse, following completion of a comprehensive $3 million dollar renovation project designed to improve public access, enhance…

51-year-old Sharon Klinger Rollings and 51-year-old Shane Adam Rollings, both of the same Dowell Road, Olin address, and 22-year-old Marysa Jade Rollings Allegrati of a different address on Dowell Road…

Hickory City Council met in regular session Tuesday (December 2). Minutes, second readings, and the consent agenda were all unanimously approved. City council Recognized outgoing Alderman David Zagaroli and thanked…

WHKY raised more than $6,000 for Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina and the check was presented today (December 3). WHKY partnered with the organization last week for the Second…

The Hickory Police Department’s December traffic enforcement P.A.C.T. – Pay Attention in City Traffic – will be located on Falling Creek Road NE. It will also be located on 2nd…

A jury was selected Tuesday (December 2) for the Iredell County Superior Court trial of a Statesville man facing numerous felony charges related to a crash. The incident involved a…

The Catawba County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday (December 1). The board chose Randy Isenhower to be chairman and Austin Allran to serve as vice chair. Several…

Several new laws took effect in N.C. Monday (December 1). One of those is House Bill 307, “Iryna’s Law,” which is named for Iryna Zarutska, the woman killed on a…

The filing period for candidates seeking office in the 2026 election got underway Monday (December 1). Among the candidates to file on the first day were Jennifer Canrobert for Newton-Conover…

You can celebrate Kwanzaa with Hickory Public Library at a special Kwanzaa for Community event on Monday, Dec. 29, from 6-7 p.m. at Ridgeview Branch Library. This family-friendly event offers…

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol has issued an update on a serious crash in Caldwell County that closed U.S. 321 between Kirby Mountain Road and Waterfalls Road. The road…

Alexander County’s new manager has been sworn in. Justin Mundy took over that position today (December 1). The Alexander County Board of Commissioners named Mundy as the new County Manager…

An update has been issued regarding a weekend wildfire in Caldwell County, the blaze has been completely contained. Fire officials reported a five acre wildfire in northern Caldwell County Saturday…

On Saturday, December 6 in the Drendel Auditorium, Hickory Music Factory Presents “Joy To The World”. Featuring select students, faculty, and relevant world musicians in the Hickory community, the Hickory…

A Catawba County man was killed in a crash Sunday (November 30) that also resulted in critical injuries to two other people. The deceased is 68-year-old Uribe Enedino of Conover.…

Newton-Conover Schools outgoing superintendent will be honored at an event later this month. Dr. Aron Gabriel’s service to the Newton-Conover City Schools will be honored on Friday, December 19 at…

Five N.C Department of Transportation employees and a state trooper were recently honored with the Governor’s Award for Excellence for their heroic actions to save lives on Interstate 40 in…

Fire officials report a five acre wildfire in northern Caldwell County. According to the N.C. Forest Service the fire covers five acres on Guthrie Ridge Drive south of Blowing Rock.…

The City of Conover has been selected to receive the 2025 HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award from the U.S. Department of Labor, recognizing the City’s outstanding commitment to recruiting, employing,…

The State Board of Elections took a step toward strengthening election integrity in North Carolina during its meeting on Tuesday (November 25). Board members voted to authorize Executive Director Sam Hayes…

Catawba Valley Community College students now have a clear, guaranteed pathway to NC State University through Wolfpack Connect, a new transfer initiative established by the NC Community College System and…

A Newton man who pleaded guilty in a case involving the deaths of two people during a chase with police in Hickory in 2023 received a two-year jail term and…

Governor Josh Stein, the Governor’s Recovery Office for Western North Carolina (GROW NC), and North Carolina Emergency Management announced earlier this week that a total of $500,000 in home winterization…

The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) has unveiled an Examiner Staffing Plan designed to improve customer service by aligning staff resources with where North Carolinians live and need…

A wrestling coach in Iredell County has been charged with assaulting a student. Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell reported the arrest of 36-year-old Stephen William Boyle of Grayland Road in…

The North Carolina State Board of Elections has sent a second round of Registration Repair letters to voters whose registration records are missing either a driver’s license number (DL#) or…

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute has officially completed the expansion of the Watauga Occupational Training Facility and recently celebrated the milestone with a ribbon cutting ceremony and reception on…

The State Board of Elections on Tuesday (November 25) unanimously authenticated all but two of the results of the 2025 municipal elections in North Carolina. On September 9, municipal partisan…

Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a bipartisan coalition of 25 attorneys general sent a letter to e-commerce platform Shopify this week, urging it to take stronger action against merchants that use its…

Hickory City Schools announced that Saraia Surratt, Exceptional Children (EC) Teacher at Grandview Middle School, has been named the Hickory City Schools EC Educator of Excellence for the 2025–2026 school…

A suspect in a stabbing earlier this week has been taken into custody. 31-year-old Stephen Tyler Bolick of U.S. 64 in Morganton turned himself in to the Burke County Sheriff’s…

N.C. Department of Transportation crews will repair a Caldwell County bridge over the next several weeks. The bridge on Walsh Road over the Yadkin River in Caldwell County will close beginning…

A housing developer in Iredell County is building a new detour for drivers while crews implement intersection improvements required by the N.C. Department of Transportation. M/I Homes, of Charlotte, is…

23-year-old Kassidy Ross of Statesville and 59-year-old Juanita Nesbit of Troutman were arrested by Troutman Police Officers. They’re both charged in connection to assaults on individuals with disabilities. On October…

A Conover man is charged with sexual exploitation. 55-year-old Jeremy Scott Arney of Cedar Valley Drive was arrested today by Catawba County Sheriff’s Officers. He’s charged with ten counts apiece…

A vehicle crashed into a home in Morganton. Shortly after 12 p.m. Tuesday (November 25), the Morganton Department of Public Safety responded to a motor vehicle crash at 901 E.…

On Wednesday (November 26), WHKY and Second Harvest Food Bank will host a one-day drive-thru food collection point to replenish food stocks for our local charities. WHKY talent and staff…

Due to the high chance of rain in today’s (November 25) forecast, Lighting Up Long View has been rescheduled to Tuesday, December 2, 2025 from 5:30–8:30 p.m. at the Long…

Extensive damage was done to a business in Alexander County Monday evening (November 24). Several fire departments responded to the fire in Hiddenite. The fire occurred at the Statesville Pallet…

AAA projects that 2.3 million North Carolinians will travel at least 50 miles from home during the Thanksgiving holiday period, which runs from today (November 25) to Monday, December 1.…

With millions expected to travel on North Carolina roads this Thanksgiving holiday, state officials are launching a statewide “Click It or Ticket” enforcement campaign.  Through November 30, law enforcement agencies…

Caldwell County offices and convenience sites will be closed in recognition of the Thanksgiving holiday. All offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 27 and 28. Convenience sites will…

Hickory Mayor Hank Guess released a statement about the presence of U.S. Immigration Officials in the city. Federal officers have been in the area since last week. The statement was…

A former State Senator who served Burke County has passed away. According to the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Jim Jacumin, who was in the North Carolina Senate from 2005 to…

A man who police say stabbed a woman in the chest is being sought by police. The suspect has been identified as 31-year-old Stephen Tyler Bolick of U.S. 64 in…

A man who authorities identify as an absconder is being sought by authorities. 20-year-old Zachary Douglas Rogers has active felony warrants and is known to frequent the Love Valley, Harmony…

25-year-old Jose Louis Ramirez-Beretto of Newton was arrested Saturday (November 22) by Alexander County Sheriff’s Officers. He’s charged with flee to elude arrest with a motor vehicle, possession of cocaine,…

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) earlier this month submitted its Rural Health Transformation Plan to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The plan…

Governor Josh Stein, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, and the Governor’s Recovery Office for Western NC (GROW NC) announce an additional investment to build on the…

The 49th annual holiday parade at the J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center (JIRDC) in Morganton will begin at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 4. Residents and staff invite the entire…

Voters across North Carolina soon will learn the candidates who will vie for their votes in 2026. Candidate filing for most contests in the 2026 elections begins at noon on…

Friday (November 21) at approximately 8:40 p.m., Members of the Morganton Department of Public Safety responded to the 1000 block of Burkemont Avenue to investigate a motor vehicle collision with…

A Maiden man has been sentenced to a lengthy prison term for the murder of his ex-girlfriend’s mother. 38-year-old Michael Steven Ricker received a minimum prison sentence of just over…

Attorney General Jeff Jackson has secured court judgments against a pair of contractors for unfair and deceptive trade practices. One of the cases involved the price gouging of homeowners for…

A suspect in a hit & run case is being sought by police. On Friday, November 14, at approximately 9:30 p.m., the Valdese Police Department responded to Praley St. SE…

A ruptured gas line in the area of 100 Reed Street in Drexel prompted a coordinated emergency response Thursday afternoon (November 20) following a 911 call received by Burke County…

North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson is warning North Carolinians to watch out for immigration scams. According to a news release from the North Carolina Department of Justice, the Attorney…

Frye Regional Medical Center, a Duke LifePoint hospital and Duke Health Affiliate in Heart, has earned national recognition for delivering advanced cardiovascular care. The hospital received top honors across four…

Streets in Downtown Lenoir will be closed Thursday, (November 20) from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. for this year’s Annual Light Up Lenoir celebration! West Avenue is closed at Ridge Street,…

The City of Lenoir Fire Department will conduct a live burn training on Greenhaven Drive Thursday (November 20) weather permitting. The burn will be at 231 Greenhaven Dr NW. Training…

A Granite Falls man will serve seven to 10 years in prison following his conviction for trafficking fentanyl by possession. 31-year-old Patrick Lowell Wallace entered a guilty plea during Caldwell…

A wildfire in Avery County is reported to be 100% contained. According to the North Carolina Forest Service, the fire grew to more than 160 acres. Officials said the fire…

Brookford Police Chief Willie Armstrong pleaded not guilty to felony and misdemeanor charges related to handling of evidence. He’s charged in connection to the case of a 13-year-old girl who…

The Catawba County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday (November 17). A Public Hearing was held to consider an application by The Building Company US LLC to rezone…

Units at a Long View apartment complex have been determined to be in disrepair and an order for repair has been issued. According to a news release from the Town…

The Catawba County Sheriff’s Office confirmed today (November 18) that immigration agents were planning to come to Catawba County. Major Aaron Turk of the Sheriff’s Office told WHKY that the…

A wildfire in Avery County grew to more than 100 acres today. As of early this afternoon the North Carolina Forest Service reported that the fire was 50% contained. Multiple…

The National Weather Service has issued an advisory stating that there is increased fire danger until 6 p.m. today (November 18). Dead brush and leaf litter have become very dry…

More than two acres burned in a woods fire in Iredell County. According to the Iredell Free News, Troutman Fire & Rescue personnel, along with the N.C. Forestry Service, were…

The Bill McDonald Scholarship Fund Committee donated $4,500 to local charities to benefit children this holiday season. Hickory Fire Department’s Bikes for Tykes program and Hickory Police Department’s Cops for…

According to a news release from the Burke County Fire Marshal’s Office, dry weather persists in Burke County. The first big freeze of the season has caused plants to wilt,…

The Burke County Board of Commissioners met on Monday (November 17) to receive an update on the status of the property located at 8123 George Hildebran School Road, owned by…

West Avenue in Downtown Lenoir will be closed from Ridge Street to Mulberry Street today (November 17) through Friday (November 21). Contractors are working on the Ridge Street Sewer Project.…

A pedestrian was killed in a crash in Caldwell County. The deceased is 38-year-old Michelle Lynn Berry of Lenoir. On Sunday (November 16) at approximately 6:35 p.m., the North Carolina…

Catawba Valley Medical Center (CVMC) has received an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for Fall 2025. This national distinction recognizes CVMC’s achievements in protecting patients from preventable…

Firefighters from multiple agencies fought a grass and woods fire Sunday (November 16). According to the Iredell Free News, the Harmony Fire Department, N.C. Forestry Service and County Line Fire Department…

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the area. Advisories have been issued by area counties including Caldwell and Burke. A red flag warning means that…

N.C. Department of Transportation crews will convert a Catawba County intersection to an all-way stop next week. Crews will install stop signs with 24-hour flashing beacons and painted lines for…

An Alexander County woman was killed in a crash Friday. (November 14). The deceased is 63-year-old Angela Reid Brown of Hiddenite. On Friday at approximately 10:15 p.m., the North Carolina…

A Burke County man has been sentenced to a minimum of more than 30 years in prison in a case involving sex offenses with a child. A jury returned a…

22-year-old Joshua James Thomas Swanson of NE Meadowood Drive in Lenoir was arrested Thursday (November 13) by Lenoir Police Officers. He’s charged with second-degree murder. On September 13, 2025, shortly…

The Mooresville Police Department warns the public about a scam. The department has received reports that scammers are traveling through the community soliciting donations for a “police association.” They are…

As you prepare to fry this year’s Thanksgiving turkey, Catawba County Utilities & Engineering encourages you to recycle your used cooking oil afterwards through Catawba County’s cooking oil recycling program.…

Firefighters fought a fire covering multiple acres in Iredell County. According to the Iredell Free News, Mooresville Fire – Rescue and Shepherds Fire – Rescue, along with N.C. Forest Service…

On Thursday (November 13) North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson and Utah Attorney General Derek Brown announced the formation of a groundbreaking bipartisan AI Task Force. In partnership with leading…

A fatal shooting involving juveniles is under investigation. On Monday (November 10) shortly before 2 a.m., officers with the Lincolnton Police Department were dispatched to Huss Street after being told…

U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson today (November 13) released a summary of notable prosecutions and enforcement actions pursued during the recent lapse in federal appropriations. One of the convictions involved an…

The Catawba Science Center announced Wednesday that Pancake, a resident groundhog, has peacefully passed. The center said in a social media post, “We are deeply saddened to share the passing…

The N.C. Department of Transportation has awarded a contract to convert a Caldwell County intersection to a reduced conflict intersection. HEI Civil Carolinas LLC, of Charlotte, earned the $13.3 milli​on…

Part of an Iredell County road will close for several months while a developer implements improvements required by the N.C. Department of Transportation. NCDOT is requiring M/I Homes, of Charlotte,…

A Catawba County man was killed in a crash Wednesday (November 12). The deceased is 38-year-old Joe Xiong of Conover. Shortly after 8 p.m. Wednesday, The North Carolina State Highway…

Get ready to kick off the holiday season in Morganton with the Winter Carnival on Saturday, November 22 held on the Courthouse Square in Downtown Morganton. Browse a selection of…

Frye Regional Medical Center, a Duke LifePoint hospital and Duke Health Affiliate in Heart, has once again earned the HeartCARE Center™ National Distinction of Excellence from the American College of…

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning consumers about a trend involving deep-fake videos that promote a weight loss product. There have been reports received from several states including North…

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services have an update on a case in which they have alerted providers,…

For the fourth year in a row, North Carolina students increased their scores and participation in Advanced Placement exams, outpacing the national average and setting a new record for the…

With the need to replenish our local charities’ supplies, WHKY is partnering with Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina for the second annual “WHKY Turkey Drop”! On Wednesday (November 26),…

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety’s Office of Victim Compensation Services Monday (November 10) launched an online application portal that streamlines the process for victims of violent crime and…

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services are alerting providers, parents and caregivers of an outbreak of infant botulism…

A man previously charged with child abuse in connection to the death of a child has now been charged with murder. The child’s mother has now been charged in the…

A man was killed in a motorcycle crash Sunday (November 9) in Troutman. The deceased is 34-year-old Richard Pendergrass-Nowak of Troutman. Shortly before 1 p.m. Sunday, Troutman Police Officers responded…

Tuesday (November 11) is Veterans Day and there are events scheduled across the area plus some deals at local food establishments for those who have served. The City of Lenoir…

31-year-old Troy Lynn Shook of Hager Church Loop in Stony Point was arrested Saturday (November 8) by Caldwell County Sheriff’s Officers. He’s charged with felony counts of first-degree rape by…

N.C. Department of Transportation crews will replace a pipe in Caldwell County.  Indian Grave Road will close near Bill Tuttle Road at 8 a.m. on Wednesday (November 12) so crews…

31-year-old Ta’shawn Thomas Byrd of 1st Street SW in Hickory was arrested by authorities in Catawba County. He’s charged with trafficking in cocaine by possession and transport, along with single…

A pedestrian was killed in a crash in Burke County. The deceased is 29-year-old Japheth Jesse Obanner of Morganton. On Saturday (November 8) just after 6:00 p.m., the North Carolina…

31-year-old Jayson Christopher Corpening of Lenoir, was sentenced to a prison term of seven to nine years following a guilty plea to attempted robbery with a dangerous weapon. The plea…

35-year-old Robert Morgan Galle of Taylorsville and 45-year-old Brian Keith Brown and 42-year-old Albert Dennis Schroeder, both of Conover, were arrested by Alexander County Sheriff’s Officers. Galle is charged with…

The Newton-Conover City Schools Board of Education announced it has selected Dr. Emily Shaw as the District’s new Superintendent during its meeting on November 6, 2025. Dr. Shaw is replacing…

A vehicle crash resulted in a fuel spill. Shortly before 9 a.m. on Thursday, (November 6) the Morganton Department of Public Safety responded to a motor vehicle accident involving an…

The City of Hickory is now accepting nominations for its annual Beautification Awards Program. Each year, the Community Appearance Commission (CAC) honors properties that have been improved through landscaping, renovation,…

On Friday (November 7) at 8 a.m., Hickory’s Riverwalk overwater bridge will reopen to bicyclists and pedestrians coming from Hickory City and Rotary-Geitner parks. The Riverwalk bridge trailhead parking lot…

A Lenoir man was killed in a crash earlier today (November 6) that involved a tractor trailer. The deceased is 33-year-old Ryan Michael Callaway. According to Lenoir Police, today at…

22-year-old Thomas Lee Bryant of Morganton was arrested Tuesday (November 4) by Hudson Police Officers. He’s charged with felony child abuse inflicting serious injury. On Tuesday, officers with the Hudson…

The Catawba County Board of Commissioners met this week in regular session. Commissioners held a public hearing to adopt a resolution revising the boundaries of five existing Fire Service Districts…

After a lifetime of fighting for peace and justice for all, the Rev, Susan Smith, senior associate pastor of Exodus Missionary Outreach United Church of Christ, is now fighting for…

Burke County’s Citizen Led Revaluation Task Force held its first meeting. In July 2025, the Burke County Board of Commissioners took action to establish the county’s first-ever Citizen-Led Property Revaluation…

On Thursday, Nov. 13, Fifth Avenue NE in Hickory will be closed from North Center Street to First Street NE for a crane lift operation. The closure will start at…

Catawba County health officials say this is a good time for residents to get vaccinated against common respiratory illnesses that circulate more in cooler months. This can include immunizations including…

A Lenoir man will serve an active prison sentence of 12 to 15 years after he was convicted of violent crimes during Catawba County Superior Court Tuesday (November 4). 30-year-old…

Human remains have been found in Valdese. According to the Valdese Police Department, on Tuesday (November 4) shortly before 5 p.m., the department received a call for service near the…

Catawba County has hired Laura McBryde to serve as Budget and Management Director beginning December 1, 2025. McBryde brings significant local government experience to Catawba County, most recently serving in…

Hickory City Council met in regular session Tuesday (November 4). Minutes, second readings and the consent agenda were all approved. Among the items on the consent agenda was the approval…

Frye Regional Medical Center has been recognized for clinical excellence with multiple 2026 national distinctions from Healthgrades, the leading resource for consumers seeking high-quality hospitals and providers. Among this year’s…

**- Indicates Winners Catawba County -Hickory Mayor (22 out of 22 Precincts Reporting) **Hank Guess 54.40% Park Inglefield 45.41% -Hickory Ward 5 Council (22 out of 22 Precincts Reporting) **Arnita…

33-year-old Tracy Shane Campos of Hickory, was sentenced to serve seven to 10 years in prison following her conviction for trafficking opioids by transportation during Catawba County Superior Court on…

66-year-old Frank Wayne Campbell of Brown Drive in Morganton was arrested by Burke County Sheriff’s Officers. He’s charged with two counts of felony second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor. On…

On Monday (November 3) Governor Josh Stein announced a $50 million Broadband Recovery Program that will provide grants to help internet service providers rebuild and repair broadband infrastructure destroyed by…

N.C. Department of Transportation crews in Iredell County are ready for winter’s arrival after completing their annual winter dry run. Employees spent Monday (November 3) reviewing snow removal routes, calibrating…

The Alexander County Board of Commissioners has selected Justin Mundy as the new County Manager, following a comprehensive search and interview process. Mundy will officially begin his duties on December…

Election Day is Tuesday (November 4) and there are several contested races across the Hickory Metro. In Hickory, there is a race for mayor, featuring incumbent Hank Guess and challenger…

The Hickory Police Department’s November traffic enforcement P.A.C.T. – Pay Attention in City Traffic – will be located on 1st Avenue SW from 4th Street SW to 11th Street SW.…

A Garner man has been charged with embezzling from a client in Catawba County. North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced the arrest of 26-year-old Tyler Dionysius Englin. He was…

19-year-old Gabriel Matthew Cline of Mooresville was arrested Saturday (November 1) by the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. He’s charged with felony serious injury by motor vehicle, driving while impaired,…

A vehicle crashed into a business in Iredell County. According to the Iredell Free News, Mooresville Fire Rescue personnel, Mooresville Police officers and Iredell County EMS responded to a report…

A man wanted by authorities in Burke County has been taken into custody. 44-year-old Robert Aaron Stilwell of Frost Court in Connelly Springs was arrested last Wednesday (October 29) by…

A Catawba County man was taken into custody in Alexander County after allegedly leading law enforcement on a lengthy chase. 35-year-old Jonathan Lee Eckard of Claremont was arrested Friday (October…

It’s that time of year again, when we switch to Eastern Standard Time. Set any manual clocks back one hour before you go to bed Saturday night (November 1). The…

A North Carolina Department of Transportation contractor will begin replacing an Iredell County bridge early next week. R.E. Burns and Sons Co. Inc., of Statesville, earned the $1.7 million contract…

Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a bipartisan group of 38 attorneys general are asking Congress to clarify the definition of “hemp” to prevent the continued sale of unregulated, intoxicating THC…

On Thursday (October 30) Governor Josh Stein announced that the State of North Carolina will grant $10 million to local food banks across the state. The State is joined by…

A Hickory man was killed in an Alexander County crash. The deceased is 42-year-old Jesse Wayne Walker. On Thursday (October 30) at approximately 2:30 p.m. the NC State Highway Patrol…

Another fatality has been reported in a crash last week that claimed a Newton man’s life. An infant child who was in one of the vehicles involved in the crash…

Beginning tonight, (October 30), at 11 p.m., Lenoir Rhyne Blvd NE in Hickory will be closed from 7th Avenue NE to Highland Avenue NE for traffic signal work. The work…

51-year-old Roberto Hernandez Arreola of Lucky Lane in Newton was arrested Wednesday (October 29) by Catawba County Sheriff’s Officers. He’s charged with murder. Wednesday, at approximately 9:15 p.m. deputies with…

The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office has unveiled a new, state-of-the-art Mobile Command Unit, funded through an appropriation from the North Carolina General Assembly. This advanced operations center will dramatically enhance…

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey this week announced the approved insurance rates for the 2026 Affordable Care Act. For those in North Carolina that have individual ACA coverage, the average rate…

Catawba County Schools announced, due to a water line break, there will be no school today (Thursday, October 30, 2025) at Blackburn Elementary School. This closure applies to Blackburn Elementary…

Election Day is less than a week away and early voting for the municipal elections will continue for three more days. There are several contested races across the Hickory Metro.…

North Carolina Labor Commissioner Luke Farley announced a new safety partnership with AMES Construction to support the rebuild of Interstate 40, one of the state’s most vital transportation corridors, as…

The Morganton Cultural Arts Commission (MCAC) is calling all sculptural artists to submit their work for the upcoming year’s “Sculpture on the Town” exhibition. The application can be found on…

A private contractor will close First Street NW from Main Avenue NW to First Avenue NW in Hickory starting at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 30. This closure is to…

After ten years of service to the City of Morganton as the Assistant City Manager, Sonja Marston, will be retiring on December 1, 2025. According to a news release from…

On October 28, 2025 the Morganton Department of Public Safety (MDPS) announced in a press release that organizer of the event “Dancing with The Stars Burke County” has been indicted…

The Town of Taylorsville is in the process of converting to a new software system. The new system will go live on November 3, 2025. The bills for the month…

Attorney General Jeff Jackson is suing the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Office of Management and Budget for refusing to fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during…

Alexander County Government participates in “Operation Green Light for Veterans” each year. In 2025, the county administration building, services center, and courthouse park will be illuminated in green from November…

A fire at a business was extinguished in Morganton. On Monday (October 27) at approximately 6:20 p.m., Morganton Department of Public Safety (MDPS) responded to a reported structure fire at…

On Monday (October 27) Catawba County Department of Social Services (DSS) announced it is closely monitoring the potential impact of the federal government shutdown on families who receive Food and…

The Iredell County Fire Marshal’s Office and Sheriff’s Office are investigating a structure fire that resulted in the death of a western Iredell County resident. The blaze occurred at a…

Catawba County’s annual fall residential household hazardous waste collection event is scheduled for this Saturday, Nov. 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at L.P. Frans Stadium (2500 Clement Blvd…

The Caldwell County Board of Commissioners announced the appointment of Shane Fox as the county’s new manager, effective December 1, 2025. Mr. Fox (pictured) brings experience spanning executive leadership, financial…

A suspect is being sought by authorities in connection to a hit and run collision in Caldwell County involving a cyclist. On Friday (October 24) shortly before 10 a.m. The…

19-year-old Jalen Dontae Burnette of Winston-Salem, and 22-year-old Bryan Galvan Ugalde and 20-year-old Devin Michael Carr, both of the same 24th Street NE, Hickory address, were arrested today (October 27)…

The City of Newton’s annual curbside leaf collection service starts today (October 27) and will continue through January 16, 2026. The service is designed to offer residents a convenient, sustainable…

The North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program hosted a press conference Friday (October 24) to launch its annual “Halloween Booze It & Lose It” enforcement campaign, reminding everyone that if…

Governor Josh Stein has announced that the U.S. Department of Labor has released additional funds to help North Carolinians get back to work in areas affected by Hurricane Helene. The…

The City of Lenoir has a major sewer project and water project scheduled to start next week. Contractors can start work on the Finley Avenue Area Water Improvement Project and…

A Newton man was killed in a Catawba County crash. The deceased is 40-year-old Christopher Shea Houser. On Saturday (October 25) at approximately 9:10 p.m., the NC State Highway Patrol…

On Tuesday, September 30, 2025 the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office received information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Hickory Office about a child sexual abuse material investigation. Upon receiving…

The body of a missing kayaker has been located following a multi-day, multi-agency search operation on the Catawba River near Cowans Ford Dam. The individual was identified as Pablo Benitez-Neri,…

Burke County Animal Resource Center is excited to announce the launch of a new interactive GIS mapping tool designed to help reunite lost and found pets with their families. This…

The City of Morganton released a public notice, regarding a sewer spill. The City of Morganton reported that the spill occurred yesterday, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2025 at 5:30pm. The spill…

The Burke County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a suspect wanted on incest and statutory rape charges. 27-year-old Pascualito Mejia Mendoza has outstanding warrants in Burke County and has not been…

A North Carolina Department of Transportation contractor will replace pavement markings along Interstate 40 in Catawba County and I-85 in Gaston County. Crews from TRP Construction Group will replace approximately…

33-year-old Shane Dalton York of the Rockingham County town of Madison was arrested by Iredell County Sheriff’s Officers. He’s charged with felony human trafficking, and two felony counts apiece of…

U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson Wednesday (October 22)  announced that Saturday, October 25, 2025, is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of North…

Catawba County recognized several employees for exceptional performance during its annual employee recognition celebration Wednesday (October 22). Boris Morales, an IT Network Engineer, was selected by his peers as the…

Two suspects have been charged in connection to a homicide investigation reported earlier on WHKY. According to the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office, 34-year-old Cecil Ray Traylor, Jr. and 35-year-old Tara…

EnergyUnited, which serves 19 west-central North Carolina counties including five in the Hickory area, was named a Top Workplace 2025 award winner by Charlotte Magazine. This is the third consecutive…

The Alexander Soil & Water Conservation District held its 31st Annual Environmental Field Days on October 15-16 at H&H Arena and Herman Dairy Farm. Approximately 310 fifth-grade students and their…

Hickory City Council met in regular session Tuesday (October 21). Minutes, second readings, and the consent agenda were all approved. Among the items on the consent agenda was the approval…

The Burke County Sheriff’s Office has been made aware of a recent scam targeting relatives of inmates currently housed at the Burke County Jail. In this scam, individuals posing as…

A murder investigation is being conducted following the discovery of a body at a residence. The deceased is David Mize of Catawba County. On Tuesday, (October 21) deputies with the…

Firefighters responded to an early morning fire today (October 21) in western Iredell County. According to the Iredell Free News, the West Iredell Fire Department, along with the Stony Point…

37-year-old Rodney Justin Crisp of Spring Grove Loop in Connelly Springs was arrested by Burke County Sheriff’s Officers. He’s charged with felony trafficking methamphetamine. On October 13, 2025, Sheriff’s deputies…

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), CHESS Health and Diamond Mind, LLC, have launched an initiative to provide specialized resources and services for military veterans and…

Just two weeks after the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) announced expanded online renewal options for driver licenses, more than 18,000 North Carolinians have successfully renewed their licenses online…

The N.C. Department of Transportation will close one lane of N.C. 105 in Watauga County to build a concrete endwall for a large culvert Tuesday. The right lane of N.C.…

The City of Morganton Public Safety Fire Division will be conducting a live fire training exercise on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, from 8am until 5 pm. The address of the…

The Hickory Police Department’s west-side parking lot has been closed for maintenance. The closure began Monday, October 20 and will run until Tuesday, October 28. The department’s east-side parking lot,…

A local school system has issued a statement of opposition to the possibility of merging the three school systems in Catawba County. The statement was issued today (October 20) by…

The Town of Long View is thrilled to announce its annual Fall Festival on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Long View Recreation Center…

Appalachian State University Police Officer Cashae Cook ’14 has been named Woman of the Year by the North Carolina Law Enforcement Women’s Association (NCLEWA). According to a press release, it…

On October 16, 2025, Lenoir-Rhyne University formally installed Summer Johnson McGee, Ph.D., as its 13th president during an inauguration ceremony in P.E. Monroe Auditorium. McGee is the first woman to…

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey reminds Medicare beneficiaries that it’s time to compare and evaluate their current plans and make necessary changes during the annual Open Enrollment Period. The Open Enrollment…

The NCWorks Career Center–Burke is preparing for a move to a new location on the campus of Western Piedmont Community College. Currently located at 720 E. Union Street, the center…

Two were killed in a crash in Lincoln County. The deceased are 32-year-old Rashann Jakeem Curmon and 50-year-old Steven J. Sweda, both of Charlotte. On Sunday (October 19) at approximately…

Firefighters responded to a roadside brush fire in Burke County. Saturday, (October 18) shortly before 2 p.m. the Morganton Department of Public Safety responded to a reported brush fire on…

Shortly after 10 a.m. on Friday, October 17, 2025, the Morganton Department of Public Safety was dispatched to a reported structure fire at Siegwerk Environmental Inks at 150 Craftsman Drive.…

A South Carolina woman was killed in an Iredell County crash. The deceased is 60-year-old Kimberly Taylor Cox of York, South Carolina. Three dogs also died in the incident. On…

The Burke County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance in finding two runaway juveniles, 15-year-old Sophia Lynn Smith and 16-year-old Emma Rain Brown, last seen in the Morganton area. They are…

49-year-old Charles Anthony Rippy, Jr. of Shelby was arrested Thursday (October 16) by Hickory Police Officers. He’s charged with felony serious injury by vehicle, driving while impaired, driving while license…

Governor Josh Stein has announced that the Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved 21 grant requests, including two in the Hickory Metro, for local governments totaling $9,815,885. The grants include…

35-year-old Keenan Ryan Michaux was sentenced to a minimum of more than ten years in prison in a Caldwell County case involving meth trafficking. He’ll serve 11 to 15 years…

According to a news release issued Thursday (October 16), as part of their ongoing commitment to school safety, starting with Patton High School’s home varsity game tonight (October 17), Burke…