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David Burleson Resigns As Superintendent of Burke County Public Schools
Morganton- By a vote of 4-2, the Burke County Board of Education accepted David Burleson's resignation as superintendent of Burke County Public
Schools.
Burke County Schools Wins Grant
Morganton- Burke County Public Schools recently was awarded a grant totaling nearly six million dollars.
Unemployment Rises
Hickory Metro- The unemployment rate in Burke, Catawba, and Caldwell Counties climbed upward in May.
Missing Hikers Safe This Morning
Lenoir- Hikers who went missing Sunday afternoon in Caldwell County are safe this morning.
Fatal Weekend Wreck
Newton- A man was killed following a wreck in Newton over the weekend.
Man Charged With Murdering Teen
Catawba County- A man has been charged with murdering Travis Baker, who has been missing since April 2007.
School Board Votes To Cut Employee Pay To Save Jobs
Morganton- The Burke County School Board voted 4-2 to cut employee pay in order to save jobs.
Inmate Escapes, Recaptured
Catawba County- An escaped inmate from Gaston County was captured Monday evening in Catawba County.
Hay On Truck Catches Fire
Hickory- Hay on a truck traveling along Interstate 40 caught fire Monday afternoon.
Lenoir Fire Named Arson
Lenoir- A vacant home fire is believed to have been started by an arsonist.
Lenoir Shooting
Lenoir- Lenoir Police are investigating a shooting that occurred over the weekend.
Deputy Earns National Award
Morganton- A Burke County Sheriff's deputy who was shot in 2007 received a national award.
Cameras Installed in Hickory
Hickory- Crews are installing nearly thirty cameras throughout downtown Hickory.
Granite Falls Robbery Arrest
Granite Falls- Police say that they have arrested three people in connection with a Granite Falls convenience store robbery.
Commissioners Give Economic Development More Money
Morganton- The Burke County Board of Commissioners will be giving the Burke Partnership for Economic Development more money.
Huffman Facing More Charges
Newton- J.V. Huffman Jr. is facing 21 new charges this morning.
Woman Pleads Guilty In Cat Case
Hickory- A Hickory woman plead guilty Tuesday in Superior Court to filling a false police report and resisting a patrol officer.
20 Vehicles Damaged By Vandal
Hickory- Police say that someone damaged 20 vehicles at a Hickory car dealership.
Local Restaurant Re-Opens
Brookford- A local restaurant damaged by fire earlier this month has re-opened.
Man Leaves Hickory Wal-Mart; Beaten
Hickory- A man went inside the Hickory Wal-Mart early Monday morning to get a snack from McDonalds, and when he exited, he was beaten and
robbed by four men.
Store Robbed For Second Time
Granite Falls- A Granite Falls convenience store was the victim of a robbery for the second time in less than one week.
Bob Evans Restaurant Robbed
Hickory- Police are searching for the person responsible for robbing Bob Evans restaurant in Hickory.
Apartment Damaged By Fire
Granite Falls- A Granite Falls apartment was damaged by fire Sunday morning.
Burke Teachers Cut Pay to Save Jobs
Morganton- Burke County Teachers have offered a proposal to cut pay in order to save jobs.
Teenager Killed Following Wreck
Caldwell County- A Caldwell County high school senior was killed following a wreck Tuesday evening.
Tractor-Trailer Destroyed By Fire
Conover- A tractor-trailer was destroyed by fire at a Conover business Tuesday morning.
Commissioners Meeting With Superintendent, Financial Director
Morganton- The Burke County Board of Commissioners has planned a meeting with the superintendent and financial director to discuss the amount
of money the county gives the school system.
CMS Likely Not To Appeal Broughton Decision
Morganton- The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services has announced that they will likely not appeal a judge's decision on Broughton Hospital.
Burke County School Board Meeting
Morganton- Burke County School Board members interviewed possible candidates for a vacant position on the school board.
Farmer Trapped In Silo
Statesville- A Statesville farmer was not injured after being trapped in a silo Monday afternoon.
Biodiesel Team In Wal-Mart Competition
Icard- East Burke High School's biodiesel team will be competing in Wal-Mart's "Earth Day Every Day School Challenge."
Fatal Industrial Accident
Lenoir- A man was killed following an industrial accident over the weekend in Caldwell County.
Teen Arrested; Accused of Breaking Into Huffman Estate
Claremont- A Catawba teenager has been arrested after he allegedly broke into JV Huffman Jr.'s home.
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David Burleson Resigns As Superintendent of Burke County Public Schools
Morganton- By a vote of 4-2, the Burke County Board of Education accepted David Burleson's resignation as superintendent of Burke County Public
Schools.
Burke County Schools Wins Grant
Morganton- Burke County Public Schools recently was awarded a grant totaling nearly six million dollars.
Unemployment Rises
Hickory Metro- The unemployment rate in Burke, Catawba, and Caldwell Counties climbed upward in May.
Missing Hikers Safe This Morning
Lenoir- Hikers who went missing Sunday afternoon in Caldwell County are safe this morning.
Fatal Weekend Wreck
Newton- A man was killed following a wreck in Newton over the weekend.
Man Charged With Murdering Teen
Catawba County- A man has been charged with murdering Travis Baker, who has been missing since April 2007.
School Board Votes To Cut Employee Pay To Save Jobs
Morganton- The Burke County School Board voted 4-2 to cut employee pay in order to save jobs.
Inmate Escapes, Recaptured
Catawba County- An escaped inmate from Gaston County was captured Monday evening in Catawba County.
Hay On Truck Catches Fire
Hickory- Hay on a truck traveling along Interstate 40 caught fire Monday afternoon.
Lenoir Fire Named Arson
Lenoir- A vacant home fire is believed to have been started by an arsonist.
Lenoir Shooting
Lenoir- Lenoir Police are investigating a shooting that occurred over the weekend.
Deputy Earns National Award
Morganton- A Burke County Sheriff's deputy who was shot in 2007 received a national award.
Cameras Installed in Hickory
Hickory- Crews are installing nearly thirty cameras throughout downtown Hickory.
Granite Falls Robbery Arrest
Granite Falls- Police say that they have arrested three people in connection with a Granite Falls convenience store robbery.
Commissioners Give Economic Development More Money
Morganton- The Burke County Board of Commissioners will be giving the Burke Partnership for Economic Development more money.
Huffman Facing More Charges
Newton- J.V. Huffman Jr. is facing 21 new charges this morning.
Woman Pleads Guilty In Cat Case
Hickory- A Hickory woman plead guilty Tuesday in Superior Court to filling a false police report and resisting a patrol officer.
20 Vehicles Damaged By Vandal
Hickory- Police say that someone damaged 20 vehicles at a Hickory car dealership.
Local Restaurant Re-Opens
Brookford- A local restaurant damaged by fire earlier this month has re-opened.
Man Leaves Hickory Wal-Mart; Beaten
Hickory- A man went inside the Hickory Wal-Mart early Monday morning to get a snack from McDonalds, and when he exited, he was beaten and
robbed by four men.
Store Robbed For Second Time
Granite Falls- A Granite Falls convenience store was the victim of a robbery for the second time in less than one week.
Bob Evans Restaurant Robbed
Hickory- Police are searching for the person responsible for robbing Bob Evans restaurant in Hickory.
Apartment Damaged By Fire
Granite Falls- A Granite Falls apartment was damaged by fire Sunday morning.
Burke Teachers Cut Pay to Save Jobs
Morganton- Burke County Teachers have offered a proposal to cut pay in order to save jobs.
Teenager Killed Following Wreck
Caldwell County- A Caldwell County high school senior was killed following a wreck Tuesday evening.
Tractor-Trailer Destroyed By Fire
Conover- A tractor-trailer was destroyed by fire at a Conover business Tuesday morning.
Commissioners Meeting With Superintendent, Financial Director
Morganton- The Burke County Board of Commissioners has planned a meeting with the superintendent and financial director to discuss the amount
of money the county gives the school system.
CMS Likely Not To Appeal Broughton Decision
Morganton- The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services has announced that they will likely not appeal a judge's decision on Broughton Hospital.
Burke County School Board Meeting
Morganton- Burke County School Board members interviewed possible candidates for a vacant position on the school board.
Farmer Trapped In Silo
Statesville- A Statesville farmer was not injured after being trapped in a silo Monday afternoon.
Biodiesel Team In Wal-Mart Competition
Icard- East Burke High School's biodiesel team will be competing in Wal-Mart's "Earth Day Every Day School Challenge."
Fatal Industrial Accident
Lenoir- A man was killed following an industrial accident over the weekend in Caldwell County.
Teen Arrested; Accused of Breaking Into Huffman Estate
Claremont- A Catawba teenager has been arrested after he allegedly broke into JV Huffman Jr.'s home.
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