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Claremont Woman Arrested On Drug Charges
37-year-old Ashley Elaine Pope of Deal Road in Claremont was arrested Wednesday (July 31) by Alexander County Sheriff’s Officers. She’s charged in Catawba County with felony possession with intent to manufacture, sell, and deliver schedule II controlled substance along with misdemeanor counts of possession of drug paraphernalia and resisting a public officer. Pope was jailed in the Catawba County Detention Facility under $50,000 bond. A Superior Court date is August 5.
Unemployment Rates Released, Hickory Metro Counties See Increases
Unemployment rates increased across the Hickory Metro area and across most of the state, according to the latest report. The update was issued this week by the North Carolina Department of Commerce Labor and Economic Analysis Division. It shows the June unemployment rates. Catawba County’s jobless rate is listed at...
Kenneth “Marley” Matthew Partee
Kenneth “Marley” Matthew Partee, born on September 15, 1993, in Catawba County, passed away on July 31, 2024, in Alexander County. He was a talented young man whose work was showcased in the Objects Gallery of the Hickory Museum of Art in the summer of 2022. “Marley” was...
Claremont Man Jailed Under 500K Bond On Meth Trafficking Charge
55-year-old Scotty Allen Travis of Kemp Street in Claremont was arrested Monday (July 29) by Catawba County Sheriff’s Officers. He’s charged with traffic in methamphetamine. Travis was incarcerated in the Catawba County Detention Facility under $500,000 bond. A District Court date was scheduled Tuesday (July 30).
Murder Suspect Killed After Trying To Strike Officers
Pierre Demond Ramseur dead after attempt to hit cops with car. LINCOLN HERALD STAFF | Comments: 0 | Leave a comment. NEWTON––A suspect is dead after attempting to strike Catawba County Sheriff’s Office deputies with his car. Pierre Demond Ramseur, 33, of Hickory, was shot and killed...
North Carolina Woman Invites Police to Crime Scene: ‘Everyone Come In, the Baby Is D—-d’
A North Carolina mother has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the death of her 9-month old daughter. The Catawba County Sheriff’s Office recently announced the arrest of Megan Stack Sattizahn, 39, and shared disturbing details of the incident that unfolded in their recent press release. Deputies were initially responding to a ... Read more The post North Carolina Woman Invites Police to Crime Scene: ‘Everyone Come In, the Baby Is D—-d’ appeared first on Hollywood Unlocked .
Catawba Seniors Morning Out For August
HICKORY, N.C. –Participants will enjoy a variety of activities in August including a trip to the farmers market, crafting classes, and cooking demonstrations. Any resident of Catawba County who is 60 or older is invited to join Seniors Morning Out, which is held Monday through Thursday mornings at five convenient locations. A hot, balanced lunch is served each day. Programs are free to participants, who may pick and choose which days to attend. Bus transportation to and from the sites is available in some locations.
Taylorsville Man In Catawba County Custody
Elliott Ray Adkins, 45 of Taylorsville, was placed in custody on Friday. He’s charged in Catawba County with felony possession of schedule II controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Adkins is being held in the Catawba County Detention Center under a secured bond of $6,000.
Man Sentenced In Connection To Hickory Murder
A Catawba County man received a minimum sentence of just over ten years in a murder case. 25-year-old Davon Lavell Williams of Claremont, has entered a guilty plea to second-degree murder in the 2022 shooting death of 23-year-old Ontorio Nymier Metts of Hickory. Williams was originally charged with first-degree murder. Williams entered the plea during a recent session of Catawba County Superior Court.
Hickory Crawdads Drop Rain Shortened Contest
The Hickory Crawdads dropped a 10-0 decision on Friday night at LP Frans Stadium to the Greenville Drive, as substantial rains fell for about half an hour before the game was called. The Crawdads (14-14,42-52) outhit the Drive, collecting six hits in the rain shortened contest. Sebastian Walcott and Yosy...
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