Despite the packed courtroom on the morning of July 30, the sound of jangling chains echoed clearly down the halls and through the closed doors as two people charged with the murder of a Morganton couple were led in to face the judge.
Hart Square Foundation keeps Appalachian history alive by restoring a collection of historic cabins, teaching traditional crafts, and offering immersive experiences that connect visitors with the region's heritage.
A man previously on Burke County’s Most Wanted List was arrested on June 7, when deputies with the Burke County Sheriff’s Office worked with Ledford’s Bail Bondsmen to locate Dylan Scott Smith, 24, of Morganton, at an address on New Orleans Boulevard.
With the March primary elections concluded, Burke County set itself on course for a new district attorney, a returning district court judge, and the official beginning of an elected term for a superior court judge.
Lippert’s extensive background and board-certified specialization place her alongside criminal defendants nearly every day, representing cases concerning the public’s most stigmatized crimes.Â
On Tuesday, Aug. 5, Dylan Scott Smith, 23, was taken into custody after Burke County sheriff deputies conducted an investigative traffic stop involving the allegedly stolen U-Haul van.
