Icard News

Charges Jerry Earl Cook, 49, of 4652 Franklin St., Apt. 8, Icard was served a warrant Tuesday for assault on a female.

Two teenagers are in hot water after police began an investigation into the vandalism of 13 Burke County Public Schools buses.

A company that makes wood pellets to heat stoves is expected to open a plant in Scotland County, bringing 98 jobs with it.

Naturea s Earth Pellets plans to open a facility in the former Eaton facility in Laurinburg, Scotland County officials announced this week.

Published: Sunday, March 29, 2009 at 4:30 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 4:32 p.m. Two weeks ago, I was informed that for budgetary reasons the Times-News would not run my Arts Spectrum column after the end of March.

The recently-formed Scotland County Retail Committee is applying for funding to study vacant buildings in Scotland County municipalities to create a economic development plan.

Icard- A note found in a bathroom that said there was a bomb inside East Burke High School forced the school to be evacuated Thursday.

Catawba County firefighters were busy Monday stamping out numerous grass fires, and while there is no burning ban in effect, officials urge residents to be careful when burning outdoors.

Icard- East Burke Middle School has won the Burke County Battle of the Books. All five Burke County Middle Schools participated in the event on March 4. Students were given a list from the Battle of the Books ...

Keith Padgett is poised and confident. He knows how to dress for success and has an updated, error-free resume at the ready.

Valdese- Brush fire blocked a part of Interstate 40 near Exit 111 in Valdese Wednesday.

Cindy Foster, who was the company's former human resource administrator, met with former employees at Granny's Kitchen in Icard.

Emergency responders from Lovelady and Icard Township fire departments, Eastern Burke Rescue Squad, Burke EMS and REACT survey the immediate area on Old 70 Loop, Connelly Springs where a vehicle on Thursday ...

Hildebran- The Safe Kids Burke County Coalition will have a car seat check Thursday in Hildebran.

Members of a Hickory-area church destroyed by fire early Sunday say they will rebuild.

Burke County- Two Burke County Fire Department's have received grants from the United States Department of Homeland Security.

It was business as usual on Wednesday as shoppers looked for bargains at Goody's Family Clothing on U.S. 70, SE.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency today awarded $1,081,279 in Assistance to Firefighters Grant funding to local fire departments and emergency medical services organizations in the state of North ...

A deadly wreck occurred on Miller Bridge Road in Icard. Mee Yang, 39, was driving along the road when she went over a bridge and hit a slick spot, causing her to loose control and hit a tree.

Wet roads and icy bridges sent N.C. Highway Patrol troopers scrambling around the county Friday morning as calls for service poured in.