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HICKORY, N.C. (TCD) -- A 52-year-old woman will serve 20 to 25 years in prison for fatally shooting a 51-year-old victim at their workplace and fleeing to Arizona with her husband. According to a news release from the Catawba County District Attorney’s Office, on Sept. 28, Judge Bradley Letts sentenced...

The lucky winner already has big plans for how to spend his new prize.

The Hickory Police Department is launching its October traffic enforcement initiative, P.A.C.T. - Pay Attention in City Traffic. It will be implemented on N.C. 127, from First Avenue SW to 29th Avenue Drive NE. The aim is to reduce speeding, distracted driving, tailgating, and other violations to enhance road safety.

A shocking incident unfolds in Caldwell County as a foster mom is brutally stabbed multiple times within the confines of her own home. The prime suspect? A former foster child. Tune in to WSOC-TV for the full story.

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around newton..

41-year old James Matthew Allen of Taylorsville was arrested overnight and charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, driving with license revoked and a series of other motor vehicle violations. He is being held in the Alexander County Detention Center under a secured bond of $2,000.

Triangle schools did well on both the national and North Carolina list of top public and private high schools.

On Aug. 8, 2023, just before 6:00 p.m., a man and woman allegedly piled a bunch of power tools into their cart.

The Alexander County Schools district is looking for ways to cut $1.5 million from its budget.

If your plans this week include seeing the local high school football games in Alexander County, North Carolina, then there is some important info for you to know. Find out how to watch or stream this week's high-school action in the article below. Follow High School Football this season on...

Hickory Public Library is hosting an event in October to support the Humane Society of Catawba County's animal services. The library will collect donations and hold events for the Humane Society throughout the month. Donation bins for pet supplies will be placed in all library branches until November 3. The library and the Humane Society's website provide a list of needed donations.

I love the setting for this home! The outbuildings are great! This home was built in 1885. It is located on 4.56 acres in Vale, North Carolina. The home features a covered front porch, white picket fence, hardwood floors, claw foot tub and crown moulding. There is a separate lot with a mobile home on it that is currently being used for storage. The property has a split rail fence and three outbuildings. The home has a new metal roof. Three bedrooms, one bathroom and 1,648 square feet. $349,900.

36-year old Brandon Scott Hicks of Statesville was arrested by Alexander County Sheriff’s Deputies on Friday, September 29th. He was served arrest warrants from Catawba County for felony probation violations. Hicks has been transferred to the custody of the Catawba County Detention Center where he is being held under a secured bond of $100,000.

Viewmont Animal Hospital, founded in 1963 by Dr. James D. Peeples, received the Business. Well Crafted. Legacy Award from the City of Hickory. Mayor Hank Guess presented the award at the hospital's anniversary celebration on September 30, 2023. The award acknowledges the hospital's 60-year service to the Hickory community.

The Sugar Loaf Elementary School Gymnasium construction project officially broke ground this morning. A state grant allows for the $5.3 million in lottery proceeds that must be spent on building construction or upgrades. The county commission agreed in June to contribute the matching funds expected by the state for such projects by chipping in $265,048. The construction company JM Cope hopes to be finished by summer of 2024.

The Hickory Fire Department is collaborating with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) for the 2023 Fire Prevention Week campaign. The theme is 'Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire preventionTM.' The goal is to educate the public about simple, important steps to ensure safety while cooking.

The Alexander County Fire Marshall’s Office is investigating a weekend fire. According to County Fire Marshall Mark Earle, an abandoned home was destroyed by fire Saturday evening. Shortly before midnight on Saturday, Taylorsville, Sugar Loaf and Ellendale units were dispatched to 796 Old Wilkesboro Road. The home was engulfed...

With a a desire to be open and transparent, the Alexander County Board Of Education will be hosting a community town hall meeting today at 6:00 PM at the Alexander County Auditorium on the campus of Alexander Central High School. The purpose of this town hall is the following:. 1....

HUDSON, NC (October 2, 2023) ⇒ Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute has announced that the 26th Edition of Branches, the college’s literary and arts magazine will be released in October. The publication features prose, poetry and artwork from both CCC&TI students and members of the community. More...

More than 400 workers in Taylorsville, N.C., suddenly lost their jobs in August when a furniture factory closed. It's not the only manufacturing loss for a state known for its furniture industry and craftsmanship. Paul Garber from member station WFDD in Winston-Salem reports. PAUL GARBER, BYLINE: The layoffs happened without...