Randy Burns was re-elected as Chair and Sam Wilkinson was re-elected as Vice-Chair of the Burke County Board of Education in Monday night's Board of Education special meeting. The vote to reinstate both Burns and Wilkinson was unanimous and no other names were offered for either position. A presentation was given from Chartwells regarding the quarterly report on the child nutrition program. The report showed the second chance breakfast program, a grad-and-go breakfast opportunity, is doing well in the high schools, especially Freedom and Patton. The breakfast option is offered between first and second period. Child Nutrition Director Angela Hensley is working with Chartwells on an application for a dinner program that will allow Chartwells to serve dinner at Mountain Crest Elementary. If approved for the program, meals will begin after the first of the year.

Caldwell County authorities investigate a fatal shooting in Granite Falls. Caldwell deputies, responding to a welfare check - discovered 48-year-old Joseph Scott Bolick inside his residence deceased, as a result of multiple gunshot wounds. Reports state investigators were able to develop a case implicating a juvenile in the crime. The juvenile has subsequently been taken into custody and charged in connection with the incident. Caldwell officers were assisted by the SBI, NC Juvenile Justice, Burke Sheriff's Office and the Catawba Sheriff's office.

Morganton Public Safety was recognized for completing public safety risk management in Monday night's regular City Council meeting. Chief Tom Anderson, a public Safety Risk Management Consultant with the NC League of Municipalities recognized Morganton Department of Public Safety on their policies and practices in lace. Anderson said he has worked with many agencies and was impressed with Morganton's Public Safety, referring to them as "super public servants." Morganton Public Safety exceeded expectations in both the police and fire side. Anderson presented Chief Ronnie Rector with a plaque recognizing the efforts of Morganton Department of Public Safety for completing the law enforcement risk management review and proactively serving the community. With the New Year approaching, Mayor Ronnie Thompson urged residents to use caution when lighting fireworks. Although the burn ban has been lifted, conditions are still extremely dry.