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Catawba Co.
Catawba Co.
Man shot and killed at Hickory apartment, police searching for suspect
Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 10:45 PM EDT
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By
WBTV Web Staff
Police said a 46-year-old man was killed outside the apartment on Monday evening.
Catawba Co.
1 dead, 2 injured in head-on crash in Catawba County
Updated: May. 14, 2023 at 3:26 PM EDT
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By
WBTV Web Staff
Troopers said the crash happened on Highway 16 near St. Johns Church Road on Saturday evening.
Crime
Police confirm 2 pipe bomb devices found at Hickory church, suspect arrested
Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 12:33 PM EDT
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By
WBTV Web Staff
Hickory Police Department requested the assistance of the FBI, the Gaston County Bomb Squad and the Gastonia Bomb Squad.
Catawba Co.
Man killed after being ejected from vehicle during Catawba County crash
Updated: May. 6, 2023 at 5:11 PM EDT
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By
WBTV Web Staff
Troopers said the vehicle flipped multiple times on Highway 18.
Catawba Co.
16-year-old airlifted to hospital after Catawba County shooting, suspect arrested
Updated: May. 4, 2023 at 9:47 PM EDT
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By
WBTV Web Staff
Police said the incident happened on Thursday evening in Hickory.
News
Hickory police arrest one after 17-year-old shot
Updated: Apr. 19, 2023 at 8:13 AM EDT
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By
WBTV Web Staff
One person was shot in Hickory on Tuesday at the Blue Ridge Heights Apartments police confirmed.
Crime
Man arrested after deadly hit-and-run in Catawba County
Updated: Apr. 14, 2023 at 10:41 AM EDT
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By
WBTV Web Staff
Anyone with information should call Highway Patrol at 828-466-5500.
Catawba Co.
Police searching for gunman after man killed, woman injured in Hickory shooting
Updated: Apr. 6, 2023 at 5:05 PM EDT
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By
Ron Lee
Officials said 46-year-old Prosper Nyatorwonu has died after a shooting in Hickory.
Catawba Co.
18-year-old released on bond turns himself in after shooting at teen in Hickory
Updated: Apr. 4, 2023 at 7:49 PM EDT
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By
WBTV Web Staff
Police believe Toland Huff Jr. fired multiple shots at a victim on Monday night.
Catawba Co.
Man dies days after shooting at Hickory home, police say
Updated: Apr. 4, 2023 at 7:17 PM EDT
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By
WBTV Web Staff
The man and his wife were injured after an unknown suspect fired multiple shots at them.
7-Day Forecast
Catawba Co.
Troopers: One killed, another injured in Hickory suspected impaired driving crash
Updated: Apr. 3, 2023 at 10:36 AM EDT
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By
WBTV Web Staff
Neither person was found to have been wearing a seatbelt.
Catawba Co.
Authorities investigating after body found in Catawba County river
Updated: Apr. 1, 2023 at 6:29 PM EDT
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By
WBTV Web Staff
Deputies said the body was found in a tributary of the Henry Fork River.
Catawba Co.
Man killed in Catawba County crash, troopers say
Updated: Apr. 1, 2023 at 5:12 PM EDT
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By
WBTV Web Staff
Troopers said the crash happened on NC-150 on Saturday morning.
State
N.C. man dies in single-vehicle crash on I-85 crash in Va.
Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 10:42 AM EDT
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By
NBC12 Newsroom
A 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe ran off the right side of the northbound lanes of the interstate and struck a tree, according to Virginia State Police.
Crime
Hickory man charged in 28-year-old cold case from Kentucky and Indiana
Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 9:43 AM EDT
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By
WBTV Web Staff
He is facing charges from two states.
News
Catawba Co. man thankful for his, daughter’s life after cable slams into car
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 5:12 AM EDT
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By
Erica Lunsford
Catawba County man thankful for his life after internet cable slams onto his car
Catawba Co.
Teen in court for violence threat at Catawba Co. school
Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 1:19 PM EST
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By
Faith Alford
Angel-Hernandez was arrested Friday.
News
Firefighter hurt while working to extinguish Hickory house fire
Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 11:21 AM EST
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By
WBTV Web Staff
The fire was determined to be accidental.
Crime
Man accused of assaulting hospital patient in Hickory
Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 10:36 PM EST
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By
WBTV Web Staff
Joseph Rosales is in jail under a $175,000 secured bond.
Catawba Co.
Catawba County woman wins $1M prize off $10 scratch-off ticket
Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 1:09 PM EST
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By
WBTV Web Staff
The ticket was bought at a store in Statesville.
Catawba Co.
Juvenile arrested after making violent threats toward Hickory schools
Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 10:41 PM EST
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By
WBTV Web Staff
The threats were directed toward Hickory Public Schools on Monday.
Catawba Co.
High school basketball manager living with Down syndrome making an impact on team
Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 10:06 PM EST
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By
Cam Gaskins
Spencer Neill, now a senior, has been the team’s manager since his freshman year.
News
Catawba Co. senior living with Down syndrome makes 2nd half-court shot, nearly a year after his first
Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 9:15 AM EST
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By
Molly Grantham
He’s also an important part of the basketball team.
Catawba Co.
Vehicle discovered in Lake Norman connected to case of missing woman last seen in 2008
Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 3:06 PM EST
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By
WBTV Web Staff
The vehicle is believed to have belonged to a missing woman last seen in 2008.
Catawba Co.
Hickory house fire kills pet, sends occupants to hospital
Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 10:10 AM EST
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By
WBTV Web Staff
The Red Cross is assisting the home’s occupants.
News
Pedestrian struck, killed while walking in Maiden
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 11:56 AM EST
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By
WBTV Web Staff
Troopers say she died at the scene.
News
Catawba Co. wreck leaves one dead, two injured, troopers say
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 10:34 AM EST
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By
WBTV Web Staff
Troopers say the man killed was not restrained by a seatbelt.
Crime
Hickory man charged after body found in woods in Catawba County
Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 9:29 AM EST
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By
WBTV Web Staff
On Dec. 3, 2022, deputies responded to a body being found in the woods along Lee Cline Road.
Catawba Co.
Deputies discover body of woman near Catawba County intersection, officials say
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 6:19 PM EST
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By
WBTV Web Staff
Officials said the body belongs to a middle-aged woman.
News
Catawba County deputies investigating homicide after body found in woods
Updated: Dec. 4, 2022 at 9:19 AM EST
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By
WBTV Web Staff
The Catawba County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation after a body was found in the woods in north Catawba County on Saturday.
Catawba Co.
Police make second arrest after deadly double shooting in Hickory last month
Updated: Dec. 3, 2022 at 2:23 PM EST
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By
WBTV Web Staff
An 18-year-old has been taken into custody and is facing a murder charge.
Community
Hickory gym geared toward children with special needs opens Saturday
Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 6:34 AM EST
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By
Mary Calkins
The grand opening celebration is Saturday, Dec. 3, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and it’s open to children of all abilities.
Catawba Co.
Suspect charged with murder after 4-year-old found unresponsive in Catawba County
Updated: Nov. 25, 2022 at 5:28 PM EST
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By
WBTV Web Staff
The suspect was the girlfriend of the victim’s father, authorities said.
News
Foul play suspected in Vale 4-year-old’s death
Updated: Nov. 23, 2022 at 8:42 AM EST
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By
WBTV Web Staff
This is still an active investigation.
Breaking
One dead in overnight Catawba County shooting; man in custody
Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 4:48 AM EST
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By
WBTV Web Staff
Police have not yet released the victim’s name.
News
Hickory Police make arrest, identify other suspects in double shooting
Updated: Nov. 18, 2022 at 12:03 PM EST
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By
WBTV Web Staff
Officers say the man arrested is being held without bond.
News
‘Turn yourself in:’ U.S. Marshals offering up to $10k reward for info on Conover murder suspect
Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 at 8:44 AM EST
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By
WBTV Web Staff
Donald Hodges is wanted in the murder of his wife, Tinikia Hodges.
News
Hickory police: 1 dead after box truck, moped crash
Updated: Nov. 14, 2022 at 10:15 AM EST
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By
WBTV Web Staff
No charges have been filed.
Catawba Co.
One killed, another injured after being shot inside vehicle in Hickory, police say
Updated: Nov. 5, 2022 at 10:44 AM EDT
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By
WBTV Web Staff
The shooting happened just a few blocks from Lenoir-Rhyne University’s campus.
News
Troopers: One dead, another injured in Newton crash
Updated: Nov. 4, 2022 at 1:09 PM EDT
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By
WBTV Web Staff
The person killed was not wearing a seatbelt, troopers said.
WBTV Investigates
Bullet strikes family home of N.C. congressional candidate
Updated: Nov. 3, 2022 at 1:42 PM EDT
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By
Nick Ochsner
Democrat Jeff Jackson has pulled a campaign ad that focused on a house owned by his opponent, Pat Harrigan. The move comes weeks after police began investigating a bullet that was shot into a house owned by Harrigan’s parents.
Crime
Man shot, killed by roommate in Hickory, police say
Updated: Oct. 18, 2022 at 8:10 AM EDT
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By
WBTV Web Staff
The name of the suspect and the victim were not immediately available.
News
Police: Infant found in backseat of car used in high-speed chase into Catawba Co.
Updated: Oct. 17, 2022 at 12:10 PM EDT
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By
WBTV Web Staff
The chase started in Burke County and ended in Catawba County after the suspects crashed.
Catawba Co.
Remains identified after body found buried in shallow grave in Catawba County
Updated: Oct. 12, 2022 at 5:22 PM EDT
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By
WBTV Web Staff
The body belonged to a 54-year-old man who had been missing since August 2021.
News
Woman arrested after ‘full-blown SWAT deployment’ at Vale home, officials say
Updated: Oct. 11, 2022 at 11:00 AM EDT
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By
WBTV Web Staff
Roads are shut down in a Vale neighborhood while the situation develops.
News
1 killed, multiple injured in Hickory crash after stolen vehicle pursuit
Updated: Oct. 6, 2022 at 5:58 AM EDT
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By
WBTV Web Staff
One person is dead and multiple are injured following a two-vehicle crash in Hickory on Wednesday night.
News
Help needed identifying Conover shooting suspect
Updated: Oct. 4, 2022 at 10:38 AM EDT
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By
WBTV Web Staff
Officers say the shooting happened Sunday night.
Traffic
Community calling for change after Jeep plunges into creek, killing Hickory man
Updated: Oct. 4, 2022 at 5:55 AM EDT
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By
WBTV Web Staff
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Brandon Hamilton
Troopers believe the crash happened shortly before 11 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 30.
Crime
Kidnapping call leads to deadly officer-involved shooting in Catawba County, authorities say
Updated: Oct. 1, 2022 at 9:16 AM EDT
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By
WBTV Web Staff
According to the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office, deputies got a report of a kidnapping at a home along Village Circle.
News
Duke Energy lowering lake levels ahead of Hurricane Ian
Updated: Sep. 28, 2022 at 6:36 PM EDT
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By
Lowell Rose
Duke Energy said by lowering the lakes, it will allow them to have more storage when rainfall and runoff occurs from Ian.
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