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Granite Falls approves parking ordinance
Linda Payne Cars can no longer be parked along streets that have a posted speed limit of 35 mph or greater in the Town of Granite Falls.
Mr. and Mrs. Brad Bess St. Lukea s United Methodist Church in Hickory was the setting for the 6 p.m., Sept.
Lenoir man killed in head-on wreck
A Lenoir man died as a result of a head-on collision on Morris Creek Road in Granite Falls on Thursday afternoon.
The News-Topic has announced the winners of the Halloween Coloring Contest
News-Topic Staff The News-Topic has announced the winners of the Halloween Coloring Contest.
Granite Falls Town Council to consider rezoning petition
LINDA PAYNE Linda Payne lpayne@newstopic.net Members of the Granite Falls Town Council Monday called two public hearings concerning town zoning issues.
Story, Kincaid honored at Industry Appreciation luncheon
The Caldwell County Economic Development Commission took time to honor those who provide jobs and growth during its 24th annual Industry Appreciation Awards luncheon Thursday at the J.E. Broyhill Civic Center in Lenoir.
Granite Falls man dies in single-vehicle collision; Lenoir man airlifted to Asheville hospital
LINDA PAYNE lpayne@newstopic.net A Granite Falls man died late Thursday due to injuries he sustained in a single-vehicle collision earlier that evening.
Granite Falls accountant dies in accident
An accountant from Granite Falls was killed in a motor vehicle crash Sunday afternoon that happened as he and his family returned from a beach trip along the North Carolina coast.
Rhodhiss firefighter injured in head-on collision; three others sent...
Rhodhiss firefighter injured in head-on collision; three others sent to hospital in unrelated collisions A Rhodhiss firefighter remains hospitalized today after undergoing surgery for injuries he sustained during a head-on collision Friday evening.
Deputy rams suspects, saves another deputy's life
Caldwell County deputies Marvin Coleman and Isaac Pennell could write a Hollywood script.
Linda Story named 2009 Granite Falls BPW Woman of the Year
LINDA PAYNE Each year, the Granite Falls Business and Professional Women's Club recognizes someone whose contributions to the community go above and beyond the call of duty, and this year's recipient is no exception.
3 arrested in Caldwell pot bust
Jason Ledford, of Hickory, was arrested Oct. 19 in connection with a drug bust in Caldwell County.
Three nabbed in marijuana bust
News-Topic Staff Area law enforcement officers busted a scheduled drug delivery at the Granite Falls Walmart Monday that resulted in the arrest of three suspects and the recovery of several pounds of marijuana.
New smoking ordinance adopted in Granite Falls
Members of the Granite Falls Town Council Monday approved an updated smoking ordinance that will go into effect in January.
Thanks to merchants for assistance to church
The congregation of Westview United Methodist Church would like to take this opportunity to thank the following businesses.
Early voting in municipal elections to begin Thursday
Paul Teague Paul Teague pteague@newstopic.net Beginning Thursday morning, voters in Caldwell County's eight municipalities will be able to make their way to either of two polling locations to cast their ballots.
G. Falls Council votes to lower speed on Archer Street; receives six Electricities awards
Attention motorists who commute along Archer Street in Granite Falls: Effective immediately, the speed limit has been reduced to 25 mph.
Reward Offered in Year Old Murder
Family, friends and police gathered in Granite Falls this weekend to remember an unsolved year old murder.
Family, friends and police seek to resolve unanswered questions on anniversary of murder
More than 30 people gathered at Eddie Greene Jr.'s grave next to Dudley Shoals Baptist Church on Saturday to mark the one-year anniversary of his murder.
Pettry pleads guilty to taking indecent liberties with a minor
Linda Payne A Catawba County man has been ordered to perform community service and register as a sex offender after pleading guilty to taking indecent liberties with a minor.