8+ hour, 13+ min ago  (132+ words) June 19, 2026 By Richard C. Gilbert The Hickory Police Department is investigating a fatal crash involving a motorcycle that occurred on Thursday, June 18. Around 7: 55 p. m. , a 2021 Kawasaki motorcycle, driven by Levi Scovern, 32, of Hickory, was traveling west on 13th Avenue Drive SE. A 2025 MINI…...

17+ hour, 7+ min ago  (157+ words) WACB 860 AM " Apple City Broadcasting Christopher Jason Kistler A Taylorsville man already awaiting trial on multiple felony charges in both Alexander and Catawba Counties, has been arrested on a State of Georgia Fugitive Warrant 43-year old Christopher Jason Kistler, Millersville…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (107+ words) June 19, 2026 By Richard C. Gilbert Xavier Marquis Lee Winston On December 30, 2024, a traffic stop for driving while license revoked was made by officers with Hickory Police Department following a controlled buy from and surveillance of Winston. A K-9 unit alerted to the…...

15+ hour, 43+ min ago  (108+ words) Hiddenite Man Returns To Custody Following Latest Arrest WACB 860 AM " Apple City Broadcasting Thomas Lee Sherrill33-year-old Thomas Lee Sherrill, Charlie Lackey RD. , Hiddenite, was apprehended by the Alexander County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday, June 17th He is facing a charge of…...

3+ day, 6+ min ago  (458+ words) June 17, 2026 By Richard C. Gilbert Alexander County continues to make significant investments in water and sewer infrastructure to expand access, improve system reliability, enhance fire protection capabilities, and support future growth across the county. Several major projects are currently underway and…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (105+ words) June 17, 2026 By Richard C. Gilbert The suspect, Clinton Dean Cooper, age 48, was taken into custody without incident. Agents conducted a search of the home and located approximately 135 grams of Methamphetamine. The Methamphetamine has a street value of $20, 250 according to North Carolina…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago  (134+ words) June 16, 2026 By Richard C. Gilbert " ", " "A child exploitation investigation conducted by the Catawba County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Division (CID) resulted in the arrest of a Sherrills Ford man on multiple felony charges. The investigation began after information regarding possible child exploitation…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago  (139+ words) June 16, 2026 By Richard C. Gilbert On Friday, June 12, the Catawba County Sheriff's Office helped execute a search warrant at a home in Hickory with Federal ATF Agents and Hickory Police. Officials seized three handguns, two AR-15 style rifle, approximately 256 grams of…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago  (158+ words) June 15, 2026 By Richard C. Gilbert The Hickory Police Department is investigating a fatal crash involving a motorcycle that occurred on Friday, June 12th. Around 8: 12 p. m. , a 2024 Kawasaki EX500, driven by Alex Austin, 19, of Valdese, was traveling east on US Hwy 70 SE near 21st Street Lane…...