The rain filled up Bear Branch that passes under the road to his home and six others. The culvert though, could not handle it.

William Crawford Powell Jr., 27, was sentenced to an incarceration period of 15 to 21 years in the custody of the North Carolina Division of Adult Corrections.

The Linville Falls Campground and the Julian Price Campground are among the most popular stops along the famous road.

Officials believe it was more than 100 years old and possibly used during early logging near Wilson Creek at the time.

A man killed in a Hickory shooting Wednesday has been identified by police as 30-year-old Donald Simpson. A second person was injured in the shooting.

Police say First Freewill Baptist Church in Maiden was broken into between July 15 and July 18 when two speakers and several microphones were stolen.

In Avery County, only 65 positive cases have been identified so far.

State Senator Andy Wells (R-Catawba) has announced his retirement from the North Carolina General Assembly, effective July 27.

The crash occurred around 7:40 a.m. near the Northview Harbor community of Catawba County.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services says a family gathering led to 41 coronavirus cases in Catawba County.

Taji Haqq, 39, was charged with assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious bodily injured for the incident that occurred just before midnight on Stone Drive in Newton.

Marcus Pitts and his wife, both former textile workers and correctional officers, claimed their prize at lottery headquarters in Raleigh on Thursday.

Catawba County deputies are attempting to locate 33-year-old Joe Henry Furr, from Mooresville.

Deputies arrived to a home on Hopewell Church Road in Sherrills Ford around 1:40 p.m. Tuesday.

Authorities say if the weather stays as expected, boaters will have a lot of company on the water.

Vue and McDonald were captured around 12:30 p.m. Monday without incident at the Baymont by Wyndham hotel in Hickory, N.C. Both inmates will face escape charges.

A motorcyclist killed in a crash in Hickory Saturday evening has been identified by Highway Patrol as 50-year-old Kevin Glen Shoemaker.

Firefighters were dispatched to the 4800 block of Kiser Island Road in the Terrell community around 10:30 a.m.

Summer Hope Eckert, who authorities say is believed to be suffering from dementia or some other cognitive impartment, was last seen on Sulfer Springs Road in Hickory.

Monroe David Byrd. Jr., 54, of Hickory, was given an active prison term of 13 to 17 years after pleading guilty to the 2012 killing of his estranged wife, 33-year-old Amy Marie Starnes Byrd.

Under the governor’s order, businesses can ask a customer to leave if they won’t wear a mask.

Rebecca Tuttle was arrested and charged with driving while impaired following a crash in early January.

A driver was killed after colliding head-on with a pickup truck in Catawba County Friday afternoon.

Though face masks will be required, there won’t be punishment for violators right away.

The incident happened before 1 p.m. on Saddleview Court, which is off of Rocking Horse Road in Maiden.

Paul Lavoie has been charged with breaking or entering to a motor vehicle and burning personal property. Lavoie received a $15,000 secured bond.

Lori Parsons, for five months, has battled with her insurance provider over $1,200 in medical bills.

The incident occurred around 1:16 p.m. in the 100 block of Sarah Avenue.

The rally remained peaceful, as police blocked the streets to make room.

Health officials are investigating the fourth COVID-19 outbreak at a long-term care facility in Catawba County.

Newton Police Chief Vidal Sipe greeted the first protesters as they arrived to begin a rally Tuesday afternoon in the Catawba County town.

A local Sheriff’s Department is warning about an increase in elaborate phone scams designed to rip you off by getting your personal and confidential information.

After an in-depth criminal investigation, a Catawba County Grand Jury indicted Amos Kyle Davenport, the infant’s father, for negligent child abuse inflicting serious physical injury as well as an additional felony charge of habitual felon.

Meet the Pennington triplets. Lille, Seth and Grace, in Catawba County. Some parents have one student graduating, maybe even two, but it’s quite rare to find a household of three seniors stuck in quarantine.

Firefighters were called to the area of West 8th Street and North Frye Avenue around 12:15 a.m. When they arrived, they discovered a fully involved fire at 509 W. 9th St.

A Silver Alert issued for a missing Hickory woman in mid-May has been cancelled.

In Hickory, there were lots of smiles, and a few tears, Saturday as a 100 vehicle parade wrapped around a nursing and assisted living center.

Health officials have not identified the facility but say that three people tested positive for coronavirus.

The track has been empty for about two months because of COVID-19.

There are now COVID-19 outbreaks at 23 North Carolina meat processing plants, with 1,340 total positive cases at those plants, according to NCDHHS.

The double shooting happened around 10:40 p.m. at the Save More convenience store on 1st Avenue SW.

Small businesses have faced challenges in this shutdown.

Citizens are asked to be on the lookout for 24-year-old Jacob Nathaniel McCray, who is believed to be suffering from dementia or some other cognitive impairment.

The three-vehicle wreck happened around 4 p.m. on N.C. 10 near Gracie Lane, about 9 miles west of Newton.

The wreck happened around 3:30 p.m. on Old Shelby Road between Henry River Road and Mountain Grove Road.

Amy is in a Hickory hotel, quarantined for 14-days.

You’ve either started to workout at home, are thinking about it, or know someone who is. Even with gyms closed, working to stay in shape is becoming more of the popular thing to do.

Mayor Hank Guess even got involved, presenting a proclamation to the birthday girl declaring April 22 as Harriet Bannon Day in the City of Hickory.

A mother and her son were arrested after shots were allegedly fired at a FedEx driver who accidentally ran over a dog.

Catawba County officials confirmed Wednesday that they have identified another case of coronavirus, bringing the county’s total up to 28.

No injuries were reported in an explosion that happened at a hydrogen and gas facility in Longview Tuesday morning.

Catawba County officials confirmed Friday that a person has died due to complications associated with the coronavirus.

Moving forward, Catawba County will update new case numbers and total negative test results by 1 p.m. daily on its website.

The pedestrian, identified as 38-year-old Adam Darrell Mullins, from Conover, was dressed in dark clothes and was walking with traffic when he was struck by a Chrysler 300 passenger car

According to officials, two people are close contacts of known cases, two are hospitalized, two are isolated at home, and one has recovered.

The patient is hospitalized and doing well in isolation, according to health officials.

State troopers responded to a fiery crash around 9 a.m. on Sulphur Springs Road.

City Walk, a 1.7 mile, 10-foot wide walking and biking path, will connect neighborhoods in the city with the downtown Union Square area.