Monday's News

8 Young Men and Women have been appointed to the Nation’s Military Service Academies for the Class of 2020

On Thursday, Congressman Patrick McHenry announced the names of 8

young men and women from North Carolina’s 10^th Congressional District

that have accepted appointments to the nation’s military service academies

for the class of 2020. 

The 8 students will be attending either the United States Military Academy,

The United States Naval Academy or the U.S. Air Force Academy. 

Daniel Mulcahy of Stanley, NC will be attending the U.S. Military Academy and;

The Following individuals will be attending the U.S. Naval Academy:

Jake Clary of Lincolnton

Thomas Garbee of Asheville

Jamie Honeycutt Jr. of Stanley

Dillon Lewis of Mt. Holly

Students attending the U.S. Air Force Academy are:

Hayes Cloniger of Gastonia

Stephen Moore of Cramerton

Congressman McHenry congratulates each of these students on this

tremendous achievement and stated he is confident these students will be

excellent representatives for Western NC.

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High Fire Danger Warning Issued for National Forests in North Carolina

ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- The U.S. Forest Service today announced there is a high threat of wildfire this week in the areas National Forests and encouraged visitors to help prevent wildfires. Dry conditions are increasing the chances of wildfire across North Carolina. 

All campfires should be completely extinguished before leaving a campsite and never leave a campfire unattended. The following are additional tips for campers:

·                                 Clear a 10-foot safety circle of all leaves, pine needles and flammable material.

·                                 Allow the wood to burn completely to ash, if possible.

·                                 Pour lots of water on the fire, drown ALL embers, not just the red ones.

·                                 Pour until hissing sound stops.

·                                 Stir the campfire ashes and embers with a shovel.

The Forest Service is also asking residents to postpone burning debris this week. Debris burning is a major cause of wildfires in the South.

Lastly, there are general fire prevention tips that visitors can follow including:

·                                 Don't play with matches.

·                                 Keep your cigarette butts in the car.

·                                 Park vehicles so that the exhaust system does not come in contact with dry grass, weeds or leaves.  

Additional Fire Safety Tips can be found by visiting the Forest Service Website.

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Traffic Stop Leads to Multiple Arrests

Morganton, NC (WMNC)—A traffic stop by Morganton Public

Safety led to the arrest of 3 individuals.  On Friday, Officer Hall

with Public Safety responded to the report of a shoplifter leaving

Wal-Mart.  Hall, along with Officer Conner later located the

vehicle on Highway 70 where they stopped the car.  All three

occupants had outstanding warrants on them and the stolen

property was located inside the vehicle leading to additional

charges.  The driver, identified as 35 year-old Robert McAffee of

Hickory had been consuming alcohol and there were 2 open

containers of beer located inside the vehicle.  McAffee was

charged with Larceny, Possession of Stolen Goods and Driving

with an Open Container of Alcohol.  McAffee was confined under

a $15,000.00 secured bond, his court appearance is scheduled for

June 23^rd.  The other occupants were 49 year-old Christine Burba and 52

year-old William Crawford, both of Hickory. Burba was charged with

Larceny and jailed under a $3,000.00 bond and Crawford was

charged with Larceny and Open Container, he was jailed under a

$3,000.00 bond;  Their court appearances are scheduled for June

28^th.