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Wednesday, 5th, August 2026 BURKE COUNTY, N.C. – Authorities have identified the victim in a fatal shooting that occurred late July 25 in eastern Burke County as Kendall Lorian Lineberger, 30, of 7870 River Rock Road, Hickory, according to an update released by the Burke County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators said Lineberger’s next of kin have … Continue reading “Victim Identified In Burke County Homicide Investigation; Suspect Remains Held Without Bond”
Saturday, 1st, August 2026 BROOKFORD, N.C. – The Brookford Police Department has announced a second arrest in the investigation into the disappearance and death of Claude Wayne “Doc” Holsclaw. Authorities said 33-year-old Adam Kyle Ramsey, of Brookford, was arrested on July 31 following the continued investigation into Holsclaw’s death. Ramsey has been charged with one … Continue reading “Second Arrest Made In Brookford Homicide Investigation Of Claude Wayne “Doc” Holsclaw”
Monday, 27th, July 2026 BROOKFORD, N.C. – The Brookford Police Department has announced that Joshua Ray Begley has been taken into custody in connection with the homicide investigation involving Claude Wayne Holsclaw (“Doc”). Authorities say they are unable to release additional details at this time due to the ongoing investigation and prosecution. More information will … Continue reading “Arrest Made In Holsclaw Homicide Investigation”
Sunday, 26th, July 2026 BURKE COUNTY, N.C. – A Hickory man has been arrested and charged following a fatal shooting Saturday night in Burke County. According to the Burke County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a reported shooting around 10:41 p.m. on July 25 at 7870 River Rock Road. Responding deputies located a male suffering … Continue reading “Hickory Man Charged In Fatal Burke County Shooting”
Sunday, 26th, July 2026 MORGANTON, N.C. – A fatal shooting early Sunday morning in Morganton has left one person dead and four individuals facing criminal charges. Around 1:00 a.m., officers with the Morganton Department of Public Safety responded after hearing multiple gunshots near West Union Street and Hillside Lane. They found an adult victim lying … Continue reading “Fatal Shooting Early Sunday Morning In Morganton Leaves One Dead”