Author: Ara

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has endorsed Michael Whatley for U.S. Senate, telling a Raleigh audience that a growing economy is how he would raise wages and widen opportunity in North Carolina.

Ventura, Tina Marie, 38, was booked into the Catawba County jail on 10/1/2026 on alleged charges of FTA – DR/ALLOW REG PLATE NOT DISPLAY, FTA -…

Griffin, Thomas Dean, 39, was booked into the Catawba County jail on 10/1/2026 on an alleged charge of 1ST FTA – MISD CRIME OF DOM VIOLENCE,…

Edwards, Emily Marie, 27, was booked into the Catawba County jail on 10/1/2026 on an alleged charge of Parole Violation, according to the county’s Who’s In…

Investigators hired by a legislative subcommittee said it would be reasonable to find that Roy Cooper used the governor’s office to secure a $57.8 million Atlantic Coast Pipeline fund. The report named no crime, and no charge followed.

Superintendent Jennifer Griffin told the Hickory City Schools board on Sept. 28 that the district has seen a decrease of about 100 students, and that the change will figure in next year’s budget.

Townsend, Brandon Owen, 38, was booked into the Catawba County jail on 9/30/2026 on alleged charges of ATT OBTAIN PROP FALSE PRETENSE, NONSUPPORT CHILD, and MISDEMEANOR…

Rivera, Yahir Gonzalez, 22, was booked into the Catawba County jail on 9/30/2026 on alleged charges of MISDEMEANOR CHILD ABUSE, DWLR NOT IMPAIRED REV, FOLLOWING TOO…

Ramseur, Tara Nicole, 27, was booked into the Catawba County jail on 10/1/2026 on alleged charges of POSSESS METHAMPHETAMINE, FELONY POSSESSION SCH II CS, FELONY PROBATION…

Lovett, Brandy Jo, 46, was booked into the Catawba County jail on 9/30/2026 on alleged charges of ATT OBTAIN PROP FALSE PRETENSE, FINANCIAL CARD FRAUD (M),…