Hickory

Robin Doyle, a 58-year-old North Carolina gas station clerk, was found dead in a wooded area after vanishing from her home. Leroy Allen Loper, a 54-year-old registered sex offender with prior kidnapping and sexual offense convictions, was arrested and charged with felony murder, first-degree kidnapping, and concealment of death.

A man charged with the murder and kidnapping of a Hickory woman was ordered held without bond by a judge. Leroy Allen Loper appeared in Catawba County District Court for a first appearance hearing on August 3.

Leroy Loper faces charges in Catawba County for the abduction and killing of Robin Doyle, whose body was found in a wooded area. Investigators used Flock camera technology to track Loper's vehicle and discovered items like zip ties and duct tape linked to the crime. Loper, a registered sex offender with prior convictions for kidnapping and sexual offenses, remains in custody.

Catawba Urgent Care of Mountain View in Hickory is closing this Saturday after one year in the Belle Hollow Shopping Center. Officials plan to relocate, and patients are directed to seek care in Newton, Morganton, or Sherrills Ford.

Leroy Allen Loper has been charged with Felony Murder, First-Degree Kidnapping, and Concealment of Death in the abduction and murder of Robin Doyle, a woman from Hickory.

Brookford Police arrested Adam Kyle Ramsey on felony charges related to the death of Catawba County veteran Doc Holsclaw. Ramsey was charged with accessory after the fact to murder and concealment of death, following a second arrest in the case. Joshua Ray Begley was previously charged with murder after Holsclaw's remains were found with gunshot wound evidence.

A body has been found in connection with the disappearance of Hickory woman Robin Doyle. The death has been ruled suspected homicide by the Catawba County Sheriff's Office.

A 58-year-old woman, Robin M. Doyle, went missing from her home in Hickory, North Carolina, and deputies suspect possible kidnapping. Catawba County Sheriff’s Office identified 54-year-old Leroy Allen Loper, a registered sex offender with felony convictions for kidnapping and sexual offenses, as a person of interest. Loper was arrested on unrelated sex offender registry violations and is held on a $200,000 bond.

The Catawba County Sheriff's Office identified Leroy Allen Loper as a person of interest in the disappearance of Robin M. Doyle, a 58-year-old woman from Hickory.

The FBI has joined the search for Robin Doyle, a missing woman from Catawba County, whose disappearance is considered suspicious. Her father reported finding the back door of her Hickory home open with her phone still inside, indicating something may be wrong. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office.

Robin M. Doyle, 58, was reported missing from her home in Hickory, Catawba County, prompting an investigation by local authorities. Investigators have not ruled out foul play and conducted a search involving a drone. Doyle was last seen Monday evening, and her car was found at her father's residence.

A 23-year-old man shot his 19-year-old girlfriend during a struggle inside a car on Interstate 77 in Mooresville. Police confirmed the incident was domestic violence, not road rage, with four bullet holes indicating the woman tried to prevent the shooting. The suspect, J’Kobe Tre’shon Ramseur, faces attempted first-degree murder charges.

An apartment complex in Hickory, Fox Ridge Apartments, was purchased by a New Jersey-based real estate firm for $7.5 million. The complex on Fourth Street Drive NW, featuring one, two, and three bedroom units, will be renamed The Townhomes at Viewmont.

Kenneth Potter was charged with murder after a man was shot in the chest near Hickory, according to Burke County deputies. A 911 caller reported a prior fight at the scene before the fatal shooting. Investigators say their probe is ongoing.

A 40-year-old man in Hickory was arrested on homicide charges after a fatal shooting that occurred on Saturday evening. The victim, whose identity remains unreleased, died from a gunshot wound to the chest. The Burke County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident, and the suspect is being held without bond.

Human remains were discovered in Catawba County, Hickory, NC, during a search for missing man Claude Wayne 'Doc' Holsclaw. Authorities, including the State Bureau of Investigation, are investigating the remains, which were found buried on 4th Street Place Southwest. Forensic analysis will determine if the remains are linked to Holsclaw and whether foul play is involved.

Brookford police Chief Willie Armstrong was acquitted of charges tied to a 1992 cold case investigation into the rape and killing of 13-year-old Isis 'Dee Dee' Dawkins. Catawba County District Attorney Scott Reilly declared Armstrong 'no longer a credible witness,' citing concerns over potential violations of wiretap laws and evidence destruction during a 2023 interview with a suspect.

Nicholas Aundrey Propst was sentenced to 11 to 14 years in prison for a workplace stabbing. He pleaded guilty to assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, causing serious injury.

Gas prices in the Carolinas and nationwide are rising due to escalating conflict in Iran, with AAA reporting a 12-cent increase over two days. North Carolina's average price is $3.60 per gallon, and drivers like Janis Crisp report budget impacts. Phillip Annas of Mel’s Superette in Hickory notes limited control over price hikes.

Goldhofer Inc., a German-based manufacturing company, is investing $20 million to build its first North American facility in Catawba County, North Carolina. The 80,000-square-foot plant at Trivium Corporate Center in Hickory is projected to create 80 jobs by 2030.

German manufacturer Goldhofer Inc. will open a U.S. headquarters and plant in Hickory, North Carolina, with a $19.5 million investment. The facility will serve as the company's U.S. headquarters and support its operations in heavy transports and airport ground equipment.

Cities in the Foothills, including Hickory, Morganton, and Lenoir, have closed splash pads due to drought conditions, frustrating families seeking relief from the heat. Water restrictions in Hickory, including Stage 2 low-inflow protocol, prohibit activities like car washing and pool filling, with residents asked to irrigate no more than twice a week.

Residents in Catawba County are raising concerns about noise, dust, and environmental impact from Microsoft's new data center construction in Conover. County leaders highlight the project's economic benefits, including job creation and minimal water usage, while critics argue it prioritizes corporate growth over local needs. Apple previously opened a data center in Maiden, but nearby families oppose further development.

A motorcyclist died after a crash in Hickory, with police citing speed as a contributing factor. The man was transported to Frye Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased.

Whataburger announced the opening of its first York County location in Rock Hill, S.C., set for July 9. The event includes a ribbon-cutting ceremony and giveaways such as free honey butter chicken biscuits and exclusive swag for the first 100 customers. Other locations are opening across the Charlotte area, including sites in Charlotte, Gastonia, Hickory, Indian Land, and Mooresville.

A new sidewalk is being constructed on 12th Avenue Northwest in Hickory, which was deemed unsafe for pedestrians and bicyclists. The street closure is between Old Lenoir Road Northwest and 6th Street Northwest, with the sidewalk expected to be completed in a week.

Malik Nahjeen Maynard was arrested and charged with trafficking methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine, as well as possession with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver these substances. Investigators seized drugs, weapons, and cash from his residence in Hickory.

Law enforcement agencies in Catawba County seized fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, weapons, and cash during a drug raid in Hickory. Malik Nahjeen Maynard was arrested and charged with drug trafficking and possession offenses related to the seizure.

A man from Hickory was charged with robbing a convenience store using a handgun. He confronted an employee and stole money from the register along with store merchandise.