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Morganton Man Charged With Indecent Liberties
44-year-old Nicholas Lee Walentowski of Hartland Trail in Morganton was arrested by Burke County Sheriff’s Officers. He’s charged with felony indecent liberties with a minor. On June 28, 2024, Detectives with the Burke County Sheriff’s Office received information regarding a possible sexual assault on a child. The investigation...
Two Burke County residents earn physician assistant white coats, move on to clinical work
The Gardner-Webb University Department of Physician Assistant Studies celebrated two milestones in May. The 29-member Class of 2024 graduated. After passing the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam, they will serve in communities across the country, a news release from Gardner-Webb University said. Then, the Physician Assistant White Coat Ceremony recognized...
Burke County Man Charged With Vehicle Theft Counts In Catawba County
34-year-old Andrew David Hughes of Raintree Street in Connelly Springs was arrested Tuesday (July 9) by Hickory Police Officers. He’s charged with felony counts of larceny of a motor vehicle and possession of a stolen motor vehicle. Hughes was jailed in the Catawba County Detention Facility under $20,000 bond. A District Court date was scheduled today (July 11).
Missing woman last seen at her home in Morganton, Burke County officials say
MORGANTON, N.C. — The Burke County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help finding a missing Morganton woman. Kimberly Woodard was last seen leaving her home at 4056 Sunrise Lane in Morganton on June 29. She got into a white SUV with an unknown driver and was wearing jeans and a white shirt.
Candidate filing for Hildebran, Rutherford College slow
Candidate filing for the towns of Hildebran and Rutherford College has been slow. As of Thursday, only one candidate has filed for a seat for the Rutherford College council and two have filed for the town of Hildebran seats, said Kenny Rhyne, director of elections for Burke County. Rhyne said...
Burke Co. deputies searching for missing woman
MORGANTON, N.C. (WBTV) - The Burke County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division is asking for the public’s help in finding a woman last seen more than a week ago. Kimberly Margaret Woodard was last seen leaving her home in Morganton on June 29. Deputies said she was last...
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