Burke County Public Health confirmed the first measles case in the county. A news release was issued today (February 23).  Possible exposure locations and times: • Feb 13: Walmart ...

Residents of Helene disaster-declared counties have until Saturday (February 28) to apply for up to 50 percent reimbursement ...

Richard Clifford Gaither, Jr. of Leonhardt Street in Vale was arrested Monday (February 23) by authorities in Catawba County. He’s charged with possession of a firearm by a ...

This is the final week of early voting, which continues until Saturday (February 28) across North Carolina. Voters can visit sites within their registered voting county or vote on ...

The Hickory 5K Series is back this year with five themed 5K races from March through October. These races encourage runners to go outdoors and explore different parks and ...

App State Wrestling secured another SoCon regular season title Sunday, prevailing 25-14 against Gardner-Webb in front of a ...

Michael Shaun Worley of Lambert Fork Road in Taylorsville, was taken into custody Friday (February 20) and charged with felony parole violation. He was jailed without bond in ...

Denzel Yavier Mulero-Alicea of Providence Mill Road in Maiden was arrested Sunday (February 22) by authorities in Catawba County. He’s charged with felony flee to elude arrest with ...

Brandon Yhonny Zeledon Alvarez of 23rd Street NE in Hickory was arrested Saturday (February 21) by Hickory Police Officers. He’s charged with attempted breaking & entering to a ...

The App State tennis team fell to Wake Forest 4-2 on Sunday. The Mountaineers (3-5) opened the match by clinching the doubles ...

Hickory firefighters responded to fires Sunday night (February 22) and Monday morning (February 23). Tanker 7 and Battalion 2 ...

The App State tennis team fell to Austin Peay in another 4-3 thriller Saturday at the Deer Valley Athletic Club. For the second consecutive match, the Mountaineers found themselves ...