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Last Updated: 7:15 p.m. on Thursday, November 20, 2008
Two Teachers Arrested
Caldwell County- Two Caldwell County teachers have been arrested on sex offense charges.
More Details Released About Death
Hickory- More information has been released about a Lenoir-Rhyne student's death.
Five Business Break-Ins
Mountain View- Police are investigating five business break-ins that occurred in Mountain View.
Multiple Assault Charges Arrest
Catawba County- A man in Catawba County has been arrested on multiple assault charges.
Man Arrested For Pointing A Gun
Caldwell County- A Granite Falls man has been arrested for pointing a gun at someone.
Stocks tumble for second day; Treasurys surge
NEW YORK (AP) -- Stocks plunged for a second straight day Thursday, falling to levels not seen in at least five years as financial and
energy stocks tumbled while demand for the safety of government debt spiked.
Lenoir-Rhyne Student Dies
Hickory- New information has been released about a Lenoir-Rhyne student that was found dead.
Hospice Breaks Ground
Valdese- Burke County Hospice and Palliative Care has broke ground on a new building.
Bring a Shoebox, Get a Chicken Sandwich
Hickory- If you bring a shoebox for Operation Christmas Child, you will receive a free chicken sandwich.
Officials To Meet With Little League Officials
Morganton- Morganton City Officials will be meeting with Little League Officials.
School System Asked to Return Money
Morganton- Burke County Public Schools has been asked by the state to return money they gave them.
Wastewater Spill
Newton- On Tuesday, there was a wastewater spill in Catawba County.
Intimidating A Witness Arrest
Catawba County- A woman has been arrested and charged for intimidating a witness.
Man Arrested For Assault
Lenoir- A Caldwell County man has been arrested on assault charges.
Christmas Lights Up in Morganton
Morganton- Crews have been working on putting up the Christmas lights in Morganton.
Wreck Injures One
Lenoir- A wreck Tuesday in Lenoir sent one person to a local hospital.
Power Lost Throughout Catawba County
Hickory- Many people lost power throughout Catawba County on Tuesday.
Two Missing Hikers Found
Burke County- Two hikers were found this morning after they went missing in the snowy northwestern portions of
Burke County Monday night.
Robbery Suspects Arrested
Alexander County- Two people have been arrested for robbing a business with a shotgun Monday.
Man Caught Robbing Store
Newton- A man was caught with the stuff he had just stole from a business in Newton.
Lightning Strikes Home
Sherrills Ford- It is an odd occurrence this time of year to hear of a home getting struck by lightning.
Man Arrested in Robbery
Hickory- A Hickory man has been arrested on breaking and entering charges.
Catawba Animal Control Ordinance Changed
Catawba County- A Catawba County Animal Control ordinance has been changed.
Caldwell County Recount
Lenoir- A candidate in the Caldwell County Board of Commissioners race has asked for a recount.
No Court Appointed Attorney For Huffman
Newton- J.V. Huffman wad denied to have a court appointed attorney Monday in Catawba County.
Search For Robbery Suspect
Alexander County- Police are searching for the person responsible for robbing a pharmacy in Alexander County.
Dean Smith, Frazier, Martin receive NC Awards
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) -- Former Gov. Jim Martin, ex-University of North Carolina basketball coach Dean Smith and "Cold Mountain" author
Charles Frazier were among 10 people who received the North Carolina Award, the state's highest civilian honor.
Financial crunch is speeding big layoffs at NASCAR
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- The glitz and glamour surrounding NASCAR's championship-deciding race roared on at Homestead-Miami
Speedway as if nothing was amiss.
Teen Accused of Raping Elderly Woman
Burke County- A teenager has been arrested after he is accused of raping an eighty-six year old woman.
Man Arrested For Abusing Child
Caldwell County- A Lenoir man has been arrested on accusations of sexually abusing a child.
Deadly Crash
Alexander County- One person was killed Monday morning in a wreck in Alexander County.
Police Searching for Missing Man
Granite Falls- Police in Caldwell County are searching for a man who has been missing since early Sunday morning.
Board to Hear Book Ban Proposal
Morganton- The Burke County School Board is poised to hear about a possible book ban.
McCain Wins In Kid Voting
Burke County- John McCain was able to pull ahead and win in kid voting in Burke County.
Man Arrested For Assault
Hickory- A Hickory man has been arrested on assault charges.
Scam Hits Morganton Family
Morganton- Police are investigating a scam that occurred recently in Morganton.
Broyhill Plant To Be Demolished
Conover- The former Broyhill Plant building in Conover is poised to be demolished.
Counterfeiters Arrested
Morganton- Two women from Morganton have been arrested for counterfeiting CDs and fashion accessories.
Morganton Makes Final Two
Morganton- The Little League officials have eliminated Greenville, South Carolina and narrowed the city search for
the new southeastern Little League Headquarters to two cities.
$25 Million Fraud Case
Newton- A man accused in a twenty five million dollar scam case has confessed to doing it.
Student Tasered Following Fight
Hickory- A Hickory High School student was tasered during a fight.
Prosecutors: NC man shot victim 45 times
JEFFERSON, N.C. (AP) -- Prosecutors say a man shot by his best friend 45 times lived through the first 32 shots.
Woman Steals From Employer
Connelly Springs- A Connelly Springs woman has been arrested for stealing from her business located in Hickory.
New Jobs Coming To Caldwell County
Caldwell County- Some good economic news came Thursday in Caldwell County when MDI announced they will be
adding two hundred new jobs.
Deer in High School
Maiden- You know you have a good school when wild life comes in to learn.
Warranty Scam Hits Home
Morganton- A woman was watching her television this week and noticed something familiar.
Man Arrested For Attempted Murder
Catawba County- A man in Vale has been arrested for attempting to murder his girlfriend.
Dole's successor withdraws libel suit over TV ad
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- North Carolina U.S. Sen.-elect Kay Hagan has withdrawn a defamation lawsuit against Elizabeth Dole over a TV
campaign ad that Hagan said questioned her Christianity.
Crowd of 1 million could attend Obama inauguration
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration is expected to draw 1 million-plus to the capital, and already some
lawmakers have stopped taking ticket requests and hotels have booked up.
Three Hundred Investors At Meeting
Hickory- Three hundred furious investors attended a meeting Wednesday night about what would be done with their
money they invested in a local company.
Stabbing in Lenoir
Lenoir- One person is in jail this morning after being stabbed in Lenoir.
Railway System Officially Opens
Lenoir- The Lenoir Transload Railway Facility has officially opened their doors.
Corning Announces Layoffs
Hickory- Corning Cable Systems have announced that they will be cutting jobs in Hickory.
City Waiting On Decision
Morganton- City officials in Morganton are anxiously waiting on the decision whether the Little League Southeastern
Baseball Headquarters will be in Morganton.
Pet Dairy Fire
Hickory- Damage was reported following a fire at the Pet Dairy plant in Hickory Wednesday morning.
Two Golf Carts Stolen
Hickory- Police are investigating the theft of two golf carts from a residence in Hickory.
Police Investigating Armed Robbery
Connelly Springs- Police are investigating an armed robbery Monday in Burke County.
Man Pleads Not Guilty
Lenoir- A man accused of assaulting two children has pleaded not guilty.
Sheriff's Department Cutting Back
Catawba County- The Catawba County Sheriff's Department is cutting back on some areas in order to save money.
A Veteran's Honorable Deed
Valdese- What veteran Charlie Cooper did on Veteran's Day will be remembered by many people at Valdese
General Hospital in the cancer center.
Retail Sales Rise in Burke
Burke County- Retail sales actually have been on the rise in Burke County.
Arrest in Business Break-In
Hickory- Hickory Police has arrested a teenager for breaking into a business in Hickory.
Vehicle Theft Arrest
Hickory- A man has been arrested after he allegedly broke into vehicles in Hickory.
Man Arrested on Assault Charges
Granite Falls- A Caldwell County man has been arrested on assault charges.
Train Hits Truck
Hildebran- A truck was obliterated by a train late Sunday Night after getting stuck on train tracks in Hildebran.
Fire Started Due to Space Heater
Hickory- A fire Monday morning has fire officials warning residence about space heaters.
Man Arrested For Securities Fraud
Catawba County- A Claremont man has been arrested for defrauding hundreds of people.
Circuit City files for bankruptcy protection
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Facing pressure from vendors and consumers who aren't spending, Circuit City Stores Inc. filed for bankruptcy
protection Monday as it heads into the busy holiday season with hopes that the move will help it survive.
Corning Offers Retirement Packages
Hickory- Corning Incorporated will be offering employees severance packages.
Fatal Wreck in Denver
Lincoln County- One person was killed following a wreck Sunday Night in Denver.
Man Wins Over $500,000
Hickory- A Hickory man has won over $500,000 in the North Carolina Education Lottery.
Local Counties Declared Disaster Areas
North Carolina- Fifty-nine counties has been declared disaster areas in North Carolina due to the recent drought.
Steel beams fall from 51-story Charlotte high-rise
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- A crane dropped several steel beams from near the top of a 51-story building under construction in
downtown Charlotte, damaging several cars but missing a school bus and driver on the street below.
NC teen who studied crash deaths dies in wreck
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- A North Carolina teenager who studied teen highway deaths as a senior high school project is dead after a
crash.
Government provides new aid to AIG
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The government on Monday provided new financial assistance to troubled insurance giant American
International Group, including pouring $40 billion into the company in return for partial ownership.
2 explosions in northern Baghdad kill at least 28
BAGHDAD (AP) -- A suicide bomber struck Monday in a crowd gathered at the site of an explosion that moments earlier had damaged a
bus filled with schoolgirls, with both blasts killing at least 28 people and wounding 68 others, authorities said.
Veterans Day at Hickory Regional Airport
Hickory- Veterans attended the annual Veteran's Day Celebration at the Hickory Regional Airport Sunday.
Home Fire Possibly From Hate Crime
Catawba- A hate crime could be the reason for a house fire in Catawba County.
More Job Losses
Caldwell County- Forty-five more employees have lost their job in Caldwell County.
Woman Killed in Friday Morning Wreck
Catawba County- A woman was killed following a crash Friday Morning in Catawba County.
Memorial Tree in Morganton
Morganton- The date of the "Festival of Lights" memorial tree lighting has been announced.
Son: Billy Graham's work with presidents is ending
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Billy Graham's work as a pastor to presidents is coming to an end, but he is praying for Barack Obama as
the nation's next leader begins his work, Graham's son said Friday on the ailing evangelist's 90th birthday.
Billy Graham turns 90, celebrates with family
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Aging evangelist Billy Graham is 90 years old, and he plans to celebrate his birthday with a private party
among family members with some North Carolina barbecue.
Two Seriously Injured Following Wreck
Lenoir- Two people were airlifted to local hospitals following a wreck Thursday in Caldwell County.
Winning Lottery Ticket Sold in Hickory
Hickory- Someone who purchased a lottery ticket in Hickory has won over half a million dollars.
Man Killed Following Dispute
Hickory- A man has been killed following a dispute over child custody.
Three People Accused of Robberies
Newton- Police are searching for the three people responsible for church and business robberies in Catawba County.
Certain Appliances Tax Free This Weekend
North Carolina- Certain appliances will be void of taxes for this weekend.
Opening a Bar in Hickory Now More Difficult
Hickory- It is now more difficult to open a bar in the city limits of Hickory.
Obama adds symbolic NC victory to White House win
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- Barack Obama won North Carolina on Thursday, a symbolic triumph for the president-elect that underscored his
political strength as he turned nine states that President Bush won in 2004 to Democratic blue.
Stocks tumble, lose 10 percent in 2-day rout
NEW YORK (AP) -- Wall Street plunged for a second day, triggered by computer gear maker Cisco Systems warning of slumping
demand and retailers reporting weak sales for October.
Jay Bird Reports Break-In
Hildebran- Jay Bird's in Hildebran reported a breaking and entering case.
Baker Furniture Lays Off Employees
Hildebran- Another furniture plant has announced that they have laid of over one hundred employees.
Man Enters Guilty Plea
Morganton- A man has pleaded guilty for taking indecent liberties with a child.
Woman Charged Following Wreck
Morganton- A woman has been charged with numerous charges following a deadly wreck in September.
Sales Tax Raise Shot Down
Morganton- The sales tax raise in Burke County was voted down by the voters Tuesday.
FBI: Airline passenger restrained with duct tape
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- An airline crew used duct tape to keep a passenger in her seat because they say she became unruly, fighting
flight attendants and grabbing other passengers, forcing the flight to land in North Carolina.
Obama picks Clinton alum Emanuel chief of WH staff
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President-elect Barack Obama pivoted quickly to begin filling out his new administration on Wednesday,
selecting hard-charging Illinois Rep. Rahm Emanuel as White House chief of staff while aides stepped up the pace of transition work
that had been cloaked in pre-election secrecy.
Stocks plunge anew as recession worries resurface
NEW YORK (AP) -- A case of postelection nerves sent Wall Street plunging Wednesday as investors looked past Barack Obama's
presidential election and returned to fears of a deep and protracted recession.
Obama, NC governor's candidates look to history
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- A year ago, there were few pundits or pollsters who thought North Carolina - a Southern state that has cast its
electoral votes with Republicans for more than a generation - would matter all that much in the presidential primaries, let alone
Election Day.
Reward Increased in Long View Homicide
Long View- The reward for information leading to an arrest in a Long View homicide has been increased.
Election Day is Here
Hildebran- The day that many of us have been waiting for has finally arrived.
Update: Climber Falls at Table Rock
Table Rock- We have more details about a climber that fell Sunday at Table Rock.
Police Searching For Missing Girl
Lenoir- Police are searching for a 14-year-old girl who has been missing for ten days.
Two Politicians Named in Police Blotters
Morganton- Two politicians have recently been named in police blotters across the state.
Obama, McCain battle across campaign's closing day
MIAMI (AP) -- Aiming for a last-minute upset, Republican John McCain embarked on a grueling odyssey through seven swing states
Monday while Democrat Barack Obama was headed toward three longtime GOP bastions that have become Democratic-leaning
battlegrounds in the historic presidential contest.
Rescue in Burke County
Table Rock- Rescuers are attempting to find a person who fell Sunday in Burke County.
Nine-Year-Old Hangs Himself
Morganton- A nine-year-old boy accidentally hanged himself Saturday in Burke County.
Little League Bid Submitted
Morganton- The town of Morganton has submitted the plan to the Little League Headquarters to possible attract the
new southeast regional headquarters.
Deadly Wreck in Conover
Conover- One person was killed in a wreck Friday in Conover.
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Two Teachers Arrested
Caldwell County- Two Caldwell County teachers have been arrested on sex offense charges.
More Details Released About Death
Hickory- More information has been released about a Lenoir-Rhyne student's death.
Five Business Break-Ins
Mountain View- Police are investigating five business break-ins that occurred in Mountain View.
Multiple Assault Charges Arrest
Catawba County- A man in Catawba County has been arrested on multiple assault charges.
Man Arrested For Pointing A Gun
Caldwell County- A Granite Falls man has been arrested for pointing a gun at someone.
Stocks tumble for second day; Treasurys surge
NEW YORK (AP) -- Stocks plunged for a second straight day Thursday, falling to levels not seen in at least five years as financial and
energy stocks tumbled while demand for the safety of government debt spiked.
Lenoir-Rhyne Student Dies
Hickory- New information has been released about a Lenoir-Rhyne student that was found dead.
Hospice Breaks Ground
Valdese- Burke County Hospice and Palliative Care has broke ground on a new building.
Bring a Shoebox, Get a Chicken Sandwich
Hickory- If you bring a shoebox for Operation Christmas Child, you will receive a free chicken sandwich.
Officials To Meet With Little League Officials
Morganton- Morganton City Officials will be meeting with Little League Officials.
School System Asked to Return Money
Morganton- Burke County Public Schools has been asked by the state to return money they gave them.
Wastewater Spill
Newton- On Tuesday, there was a wastewater spill in Catawba County.
Intimidating A Witness Arrest
Catawba County- A woman has been arrested and charged for intimidating a witness.
Man Arrested For Assault
Lenoir- A Caldwell County man has been arrested on assault charges.
Christmas Lights Up in Morganton
Morganton- Crews have been working on putting up the Christmas lights in Morganton.
Wreck Injures One
Lenoir- A wreck Tuesday in Lenoir sent one person to a local hospital.
Power Lost Throughout Catawba County
Hickory- Many people lost power throughout Catawba County on Tuesday.
Two Missing Hikers Found
Burke County- Two hikers were found this morning after they went missing in the snowy northwestern portions of
Burke County Monday night.
Robbery Suspects Arrested
Alexander County- Two people have been arrested for robbing a business with a shotgun Monday.
Man Caught Robbing Store
Newton- A man was caught with the stuff he had just stole from a business in Newton.
Lightning Strikes Home
Sherrills Ford- It is an odd occurrence this time of year to hear of a home getting struck by lightning.
Man Arrested in Robbery
Hickory- A Hickory man has been arrested on breaking and entering charges.
Catawba Animal Control Ordinance Changed
Catawba County- A Catawba County Animal Control ordinance has been changed.
Caldwell County Recount
Lenoir- A candidate in the Caldwell County Board of Commissioners race has asked for a recount.
No Court Appointed Attorney For Huffman
Newton- J.V. Huffman wad denied to have a court appointed attorney Monday in Catawba County.
Search For Robbery Suspect
Alexander County- Police are searching for the person responsible for robbing a pharmacy in Alexander County.
Dean Smith, Frazier, Martin receive NC Awards
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) -- Former Gov. Jim Martin, ex-University of North Carolina basketball coach Dean Smith and "Cold Mountain" author
Charles Frazier were among 10 people who received the North Carolina Award, the state's highest civilian honor.
Financial crunch is speeding big layoffs at NASCAR
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- The glitz and glamour surrounding NASCAR's championship-deciding race roared on at Homestead-Miami
Speedway as if nothing was amiss.
Teen Accused of Raping Elderly Woman
Burke County- A teenager has been arrested after he is accused of raping an eighty-six year old woman.
Man Arrested For Abusing Child
Caldwell County- A Lenoir man has been arrested on accusations of sexually abusing a child.
Deadly Crash
Alexander County- One person was killed Monday morning in a wreck in Alexander County.
Police Searching for Missing Man
Granite Falls- Police in Caldwell County are searching for a man who has been missing since early Sunday morning.
Board to Hear Book Ban Proposal
Morganton- The Burke County School Board is poised to hear about a possible book ban.
McCain Wins In Kid Voting
Burke County- John McCain was able to pull ahead and win in kid voting in Burke County.
Man Arrested For Assault
Hickory- A Hickory man has been arrested on assault charges.
Scam Hits Morganton Family
Morganton- Police are investigating a scam that occurred recently in Morganton.
Broyhill Plant To Be Demolished
Conover- The former Broyhill Plant building in Conover is poised to be demolished.
Counterfeiters Arrested
Morganton- Two women from Morganton have been arrested for counterfeiting CDs and fashion accessories.
Morganton Makes Final Two
Morganton- The Little League officials have eliminated Greenville, South Carolina and narrowed the city search for
the new southeastern Little League Headquarters to two cities.
$25 Million Fraud Case
Newton- A man accused in a twenty five million dollar scam case has confessed to doing it.
Student Tasered Following Fight
Hickory- A Hickory High School student was tasered during a fight.
Prosecutors: NC man shot victim 45 times
JEFFERSON, N.C. (AP) -- Prosecutors say a man shot by his best friend 45 times lived through the first 32 shots.
Woman Steals From Employer
Connelly Springs- A Connelly Springs woman has been arrested for stealing from her business located in Hickory.
New Jobs Coming To Caldwell County
Caldwell County- Some good economic news came Thursday in Caldwell County when MDI announced they will be
adding two hundred new jobs.
Deer in High School
Maiden- You know you have a good school when wild life comes in to learn.
Warranty Scam Hits Home
Morganton- A woman was watching her television this week and noticed something familiar.
Man Arrested For Attempted Murder
Catawba County- A man in Vale has been arrested for attempting to murder his girlfriend.
Dole's successor withdraws libel suit over TV ad
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- North Carolina U.S. Sen.-elect Kay Hagan has withdrawn a defamation lawsuit against Elizabeth Dole over a TV
campaign ad that Hagan said questioned her Christianity.
Crowd of 1 million could attend Obama inauguration
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration is expected to draw 1 million-plus to the capital, and already some
lawmakers have stopped taking ticket requests and hotels have booked up.
Three Hundred Investors At Meeting
Hickory- Three hundred furious investors attended a meeting Wednesday night about what would be done with their
money they invested in a local company.
Stabbing in Lenoir
Lenoir- One person is in jail this morning after being stabbed in Lenoir.
Railway System Officially Opens
Lenoir- The Lenoir Transload Railway Facility has officially opened their doors.
Corning Announces Layoffs
Hickory- Corning Cable Systems have announced that they will be cutting jobs in Hickory.
City Waiting On Decision
Morganton- City officials in Morganton are anxiously waiting on the decision whether the Little League Southeastern
Baseball Headquarters will be in Morganton.
Pet Dairy Fire
Hickory- Damage was reported following a fire at the Pet Dairy plant in Hickory Wednesday morning.
Two Golf Carts Stolen
Hickory- Police are investigating the theft of two golf carts from a residence in Hickory.
Police Investigating Armed Robbery
Connelly Springs- Police are investigating an armed robbery Monday in Burke County.
Man Pleads Not Guilty
Lenoir- A man accused of assaulting two children has pleaded not guilty.
Sheriff's Department Cutting Back
Catawba County- The Catawba County Sheriff's Department is cutting back on some areas in order to save money.
A Veteran's Honorable Deed
Valdese- What veteran Charlie Cooper did on Veteran's Day will be remembered by many people at Valdese
General Hospital in the cancer center.
Retail Sales Rise in Burke
Burke County- Retail sales actually have been on the rise in Burke County.
Arrest in Business Break-In
Hickory- Hickory Police has arrested a teenager for breaking into a business in Hickory.
Vehicle Theft Arrest
Hickory- A man has been arrested after he allegedly broke into vehicles in Hickory.
Man Arrested on Assault Charges
Granite Falls- A Caldwell County man has been arrested on assault charges.
Train Hits Truck
Hildebran- A truck was obliterated by a train late Sunday Night after getting stuck on train tracks in Hildebran.
Fire Started Due to Space Heater
Hickory- A fire Monday morning has fire officials warning residence about space heaters.
Man Arrested For Securities Fraud
Catawba County- A Claremont man has been arrested for defrauding hundreds of people.
Circuit City files for bankruptcy protection
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Facing pressure from vendors and consumers who aren't spending, Circuit City Stores Inc. filed for bankruptcy
protection Monday as it heads into the busy holiday season with hopes that the move will help it survive.
Corning Offers Retirement Packages
Hickory- Corning Incorporated will be offering employees severance packages.
Fatal Wreck in Denver
Lincoln County- One person was killed following a wreck Sunday Night in Denver.
Man Wins Over $500,000
Hickory- A Hickory man has won over $500,000 in the North Carolina Education Lottery.
Local Counties Declared Disaster Areas
North Carolina- Fifty-nine counties has been declared disaster areas in North Carolina due to the recent drought.
Steel beams fall from 51-story Charlotte high-rise
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- A crane dropped several steel beams from near the top of a 51-story building under construction in
downtown Charlotte, damaging several cars but missing a school bus and driver on the street below.
NC teen who studied crash deaths dies in wreck
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- A North Carolina teenager who studied teen highway deaths as a senior high school project is dead after a
crash.
Government provides new aid to AIG
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The government on Monday provided new financial assistance to troubled insurance giant American
International Group, including pouring $40 billion into the company in return for partial ownership.
2 explosions in northern Baghdad kill at least 28
BAGHDAD (AP) -- A suicide bomber struck Monday in a crowd gathered at the site of an explosion that moments earlier had damaged a
bus filled with schoolgirls, with both blasts killing at least 28 people and wounding 68 others, authorities said.
Veterans Day at Hickory Regional Airport
Hickory- Veterans attended the annual Veteran's Day Celebration at the Hickory Regional Airport Sunday.
Home Fire Possibly From Hate Crime
Catawba- A hate crime could be the reason for a house fire in Catawba County.
More Job Losses
Caldwell County- Forty-five more employees have lost their job in Caldwell County.
Woman Killed in Friday Morning Wreck
Catawba County- A woman was killed following a crash Friday Morning in Catawba County.
Memorial Tree in Morganton
Morganton- The date of the "Festival of Lights" memorial tree lighting has been announced.
Son: Billy Graham's work with presidents is ending
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Billy Graham's work as a pastor to presidents is coming to an end, but he is praying for Barack Obama as
the nation's next leader begins his work, Graham's son said Friday on the ailing evangelist's 90th birthday.
Billy Graham turns 90, celebrates with family
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Aging evangelist Billy Graham is 90 years old, and he plans to celebrate his birthday with a private party
among family members with some North Carolina barbecue.
Two Seriously Injured Following Wreck
Lenoir- Two people were airlifted to local hospitals following a wreck Thursday in Caldwell County.
Winning Lottery Ticket Sold in Hickory
Hickory- Someone who purchased a lottery ticket in Hickory has won over half a million dollars.
Man Killed Following Dispute
Hickory- A man has been killed following a dispute over child custody.
Three People Accused of Robberies
Newton- Police are searching for the three people responsible for church and business robberies in Catawba County.
Certain Appliances Tax Free This Weekend
North Carolina- Certain appliances will be void of taxes for this weekend.
Opening a Bar in Hickory Now More Difficult
Hickory- It is now more difficult to open a bar in the city limits of Hickory.
Obama adds symbolic NC victory to White House win
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- Barack Obama won North Carolina on Thursday, a symbolic triumph for the president-elect that underscored his
political strength as he turned nine states that President Bush won in 2004 to Democratic blue.
Stocks tumble, lose 10 percent in 2-day rout
NEW YORK (AP) -- Wall Street plunged for a second day, triggered by computer gear maker Cisco Systems warning of slumping
demand and retailers reporting weak sales for October.
Jay Bird Reports Break-In
Hildebran- Jay Bird's in Hildebran reported a breaking and entering case.
Baker Furniture Lays Off Employees
Hildebran- Another furniture plant has announced that they have laid of over one hundred employees.
Man Enters Guilty Plea
Morganton- A man has pleaded guilty for taking indecent liberties with a child.
Woman Charged Following Wreck
Morganton- A woman has been charged with numerous charges following a deadly wreck in September.
Sales Tax Raise Shot Down
Morganton- The sales tax raise in Burke County was voted down by the voters Tuesday.
FBI: Airline passenger restrained with duct tape
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- An airline crew used duct tape to keep a passenger in her seat because they say she became unruly, fighting
flight attendants and grabbing other passengers, forcing the flight to land in North Carolina.
Obama picks Clinton alum Emanuel chief of WH staff
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President-elect Barack Obama pivoted quickly to begin filling out his new administration on Wednesday,
selecting hard-charging Illinois Rep. Rahm Emanuel as White House chief of staff while aides stepped up the pace of transition work
that had been cloaked in pre-election secrecy.
Stocks plunge anew as recession worries resurface
NEW YORK (AP) -- A case of postelection nerves sent Wall Street plunging Wednesday as investors looked past Barack Obama's
presidential election and returned to fears of a deep and protracted recession.
Obama, NC governor's candidates look to history
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- A year ago, there were few pundits or pollsters who thought North Carolina - a Southern state that has cast its
electoral votes with Republicans for more than a generation - would matter all that much in the presidential primaries, let alone
Election Day.
Reward Increased in Long View Homicide
Long View- The reward for information leading to an arrest in a Long View homicide has been increased.
Election Day is Here
Hildebran- The day that many of us have been waiting for has finally arrived.
Update: Climber Falls at Table Rock
Table Rock- We have more details about a climber that fell Sunday at Table Rock.
Police Searching For Missing Girl
Lenoir- Police are searching for a 14-year-old girl who has been missing for ten days.
Two Politicians Named in Police Blotters
Morganton- Two politicians have recently been named in police blotters across the state.
Obama, McCain battle across campaign's closing day
MIAMI (AP) -- Aiming for a last-minute upset, Republican John McCain embarked on a grueling odyssey through seven swing states
Monday while Democrat Barack Obama was headed toward three longtime GOP bastions that have become Democratic-leaning
battlegrounds in the historic presidential contest.
Rescue in Burke County
Table Rock- Rescuers are attempting to find a person who fell Sunday in Burke County.
Nine-Year-Old Hangs Himself
Morganton- A nine-year-old boy accidentally hanged himself Saturday in Burke County.
Little League Bid Submitted
Morganton- The town of Morganton has submitted the plan to the Little League Headquarters to possible attract the
new southeast regional headquarters.
Deadly Wreck in Conover
Conover- One person was killed in a wreck Friday in Conover.
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