A Morganton man riding his bike was killed Monday night in a fatal hit and run on Highway 18.  The N.C. State Highway Patrol arrived at the accident around 8:26 p.m. near Zero Mull Road, between …

Search of Morganton residence results in various drug charges Investigators executing a search warrant arrested a Morganton woman after finding various drugs at her residence last Tuesday. The Burke …

The two-year-old son of the pastor of a Glen Alpine church was critically wounded Sunday evening after suffering an accidental gunshot to his head. The gun was owned by the pastor, Rev. Adam Vines, …

A Burke County woman called the police after hearing a strange voice in her basement, leading to a man being arrested for burglary and trespassing.  The incident happened at 2110 East Winds Ave. …

Morganton man arrested for assault of deadly weapon and drug possession A Morganton man was arrested for an outstanding warrant of assault with a deadly weapon and drug possession.  On Monday, …

A Morganton resident was arrested at the Morganton Heights shopping center Ross clothing store for drug-related charges and two warrants.  Aaron Matthew Rodriquez, 48, of 4763 Ponderosa Road in …

A Morganton resident died in a fatal car accident last weekend in Statesville. Wesley Edward Mallory Jr., 46, of 104 B. Carolina Street in Morganton, was traveling west on Interstate 40 on Saturday, …

Morganton resident arrested for robbing a Dollar General After responding to a disturbance call, Morganton Public Safety officers arrested a Morganton resident who was allegedly robbing a Dollar …

School shooting threat to Table Rock and Walter Johnson middle schools A potential school shooting threat from a social media post put Table Rock and Walter Johnson middle schools in soft lockdowns …

A car collision on Monday evening toppled a downtown Morganton sign pole and caused over a total of $7,000 worth of damages. The two drivers involved were   Amyeal Winkler  of Lenoir …

For a second time this school year, Patton High School received a bomb threat on Monday morning that led to a school evacuation and an investigation.  Last month on Aug. 28, students were …

After recent alcohol compliance checks, Morganton Public Safety has issued charges to various Morganton businesses.  On Aug. 31 and Sept. 1,  public safety and the N.C. Alcohol Law …

Connelly Springs duo arrested for stolen goods and drug possession  Two Connelly Springs men face separate charges for stolen goods and drug possession.  On Tuesday, Sept. 12, the Burke …

A Morganton man with a long history of convictions appeared in court once again for numerous charges.  Joshua Allen Abee, 43, of 430 Pete Brittain Road in Morganton appeared in District Court at …

An accident involving three vehicles took place  on Hwy. 70  in Valdese near West End Street around 4:45 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 18. The accident happened  when the driver of  one …

With summer coming to an end, Morganton Public Safety is promoting bike safety at their Bike Rodeo event.  On Saturday, Sept. 23, from 10 a.m. to noon, kids can come to Catawba Meadows for this …

Two men arrested after investigation on a stolen vehicle Two men were arrested after the Burke County Sheriff's Office investigated a report of a stolen vehicle.  On Thursday, Aug. 31, the …

A manhunt came to an end early Wednesday morning for a suspect who is accused of shooting a female mail carrier and stealing her vehicle in Madison County. According to the Burke County Sheriff's …

After numerous hearings in District Court, Julie Ann Sherrill, 54, of Morganton has been found guilty of nine counts of animal cruelty at her hearing on Friday Sept, 1.  On Jan. 18, Sherrill was …

A Morganton motorcycle driver was killed in a collision in Burke County on the evening of Tuesday, Aug. 29. According to the N.C. State Highway Patrol, the crash took place around 6:30 p.m. on …

Even though it was the very first day of school,  Patton High students got to go home early Monday morning when two suspicious items were found in front of the school.  The Burke County …

With the school year beginning, Sheriff Banks Hinceman is telling parents and students of Burke County safety tips to help them ease into the year and to keep students safe.  “Parents have an …