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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.