Top Story Spotlight CALDWELL COUNTY Armed Hickory shot, killed by highway patrol trooper after vehicle wreck in Caldwell County From staff reports Dec 7, 2025 Dec 7, 2025 Updated 2 hrs ago 0 SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A North Carolina State Highway Patrol trooper shot and killed a Hickory man who was armed after a vehicle wreck in Caldwell County on Saturday.kAm~? $2EFC52J 2E cia` A]>][ }@CE9 r2C@=:?2 $E2E6 w:89H2J !2EC@= %C@@A6C (:==:2> |:==6C H2D D6?E E@ 2 4@==:D:@? @? vC246 r92A6= #@25 :? vC2?:E6 u2==D[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 2 AC6DD C6=62D6 7C@> E96 DE2E6 9:89H2J A2EC@=]k^AmkAmq67@C6 |:==6C 2CC:G65[ 7:CDE C6DA@?56CD D2:5 D@>6@?6 :?G@=G65 :? E96 HC64< H2D 2C>65 H:E9 2 92?58F?] |:==6C 2CC:G65 2?5 >6E E96 2C>65 >2?] %96 >2? 4@?E:?F65 E@ 5:DA=2J 2 92?58F? 2?5 H2D ?@E 4@>A=J:?8 H:E9 |:==6CVD 4@>>2?5D[ E96 C6=62D6 D2:5]k^Am kAm|:==6C 7:C65 2 D9@E 2E E96 >2?] %96 >2? H2D D64FC65 2?5 7:CDE 2:5 H2D C6?56C65] w6 H2D E2<6? 7C@> E96 D46?6 3FE 5:65 D9@CE=J 27E6C[ E96 C6=62D6 D2:5] |:==6C H2D ?@E 92C>65]k^Am People are also reading… Where does ɫ Ingles store renovation stand? City still waiting on plans months later Burke County Public Schools on 2 hour delay Friday due to winter weather J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center annual holiday parade scheduled; Kyle Petty leading the way Burke County ranks among most economically distressed counties in state, rising in ranking 27 grams of meth found after ɫ K-9 alerts to narcotics during vehicle stop 62 years of displays: What’s the story behind the J. Iverson Riddle Christmas lights in ɫ? ɫ Combined Choirs concert designed to evoke Christmas spirit Are you getting a $2,000 tariff check? Here are Trump's latest comments Former Marion church treasurer charged with embezzling more than $100,000 meant for orphanage Armed Hickory shot, killed by highway patrol trooper after vehicle wreck in Caldwell County ɫ Christmas parade set for Dec. 2; floats, characters and marching bands planned Former art teacher now showing his art uses bright watercolors to create dreamy landscapes Valdese native 1 year into Navy service: "I like that it presents a challenge to me" Former New China building in ɫ slated for demolition by end of year NC State football coach Dave Doeren is returning for a 14th season with the Wolfpack kAm%96 >2? H2D :56?E:7:65 2D $4@EE !2EC:4< $628=6[ cg[ @7 w:4<@CJ]k^AmkAm|:==6C 92D H@C<65 7@C 9:89H2J A2EC@= 7@C 7:G6 J62CD[ E96 C6=62D6 D2:5] w6 H2D A=2465 @? 25>:?:DEC2E:G6 5FEJ]k^AmkAm%96 }@CE9 r2C@=:?2 $E2E6 qFC62F @7 x?G6DE:82E:@? :D :?G6DE:82E:?8 E96 :?4:56?E[ E96 C6=62D6 D2:5]k^Am 0 Comments Love 0 Funny 0 Wow 0 Sad 0 Angry 0 Sign up for our Crime & Courts newsletter Get the latest in local public safety news with this weekly email. Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Most Popular 27 grams of meth found after ɫ K-9 alerts to narcotics during vehicle stop A man admitted to possessing methamphetamine. Former Marion church treasurer charged with embezzling more than $100,000 meant for orphanage “She literally stole food from impoverished children's mouths." Burke County courthouse renovations added new courtroom, expanded area for DA office “It's really comfortable for them and way more convenient for the public,” said Burke County Clerk of Court Crystal Carpenter. Man charged after driving into vacant building in ɫ Lander said Lopez-Velasquez was traveling west on East Union Street going toward downtown ɫ when he went off the right side of the roa… Watch Now: Related Video Java island zoo releases photos of the first panda cub born in Indonesia Opta's 2026 World Cup predictions Opta's 2026 World Cup predictions Lifeguards rescue dog swept out to sea by rip current off San Diego AP Lifeguards rescue dog swept out to sea by rip current off San Diego ICE storms New Orleans in ‘worst of the worst’ crackdown — Trump admin targets 5,000 ICE storms New Orleans in ‘worst of the worst’ crackdown — Trump admin targets 5,000
27 grams of meth found after ɫ K-9 alerts to narcotics during vehicle stop A man admitted to possessing methamphetamine.
Former Marion church treasurer charged with embezzling more than $100,000 meant for orphanage “She literally stole food from impoverished children's mouths."
Burke County courthouse renovations added new courtroom, expanded area for DA office “It's really comfortable for them and way more convenient for the public,” said Burke County Clerk of Court Crystal Carpenter.
Man charged after driving into vacant building in ɫ Lander said Lopez-Velasquez was traveling west on East Union Street going toward downtown ɫ when he went off the right side of the roa…
