Headline: Teenager Shot Over The Holiday Weekend
Teaser: “A New Year’s celebration for a local teenager turns into a struggle
for her life following an accidental shooting in Burke County”
Story:
At 11:05 Saturday night, Deputy’s with the Burke County Sheriff’s Office
responded to a call from Carolina’s Healthcare System Blue Ridge in
Morganton regarding a gunshot wound that reportedly happened in the
Salem community.
According to the Burke County Sheriff's Office, a 17 year old female was
reported to have been accidentally shot with a handgun. The incident was
alleged to have occurred on Havenwood Drive in the Slame community.
The teenager girl was hospitalized as detectives continue to investigate
exactly how the situation occurred. Additional details will be available once
the investigation is complete.
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South Mountains State Park
Teaser: “Most of South Mountain State Park trails were opened over the weekend, but just how much damage was done? Park Ranger Ian Magill shares some insight on the damage and trail work that’s been done..”
Story:
South Mountains State park has reopened most of it’s trails to the public over the holiday weekend. The park has been closed since the wildfire claimed over 6,000 acres in November. According to Park Ranger Ian Magill, “a lot of work still needs to be done in locations where the fire damage was more severe, some of those trails could be closed for a very long time”, he said.
Over 1,000 trees have been declared dangerous and cut down due to the fire’s damage, many more; however, could be dead or dying according to Magill.
Magill also said many many root systems have also been damaged so the true test will be in the spring when “we’ll see which ones sprout leaves”
In addition to falling trees, officials say there is danger from extensive erosion where the fire destroyed ground cover. Although a tremendous amount of new plant life is expected in those areas bringing an abundance of wildlife as the result.
If you would like more information or volunteer opportunities you may contact South Mountain State Park during normal office hours.
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Headline: Gas Prices
Teaser: “Gas prices continue to rise as we start a new year, consumers are paying nearly 39 cents more on average than this this time last year”
Story:
According to gasbuddy.com’s senior petroleum analyst Gegg Laskoski,
the national average is $2.32 per gallon which is up 17 cents from last
month. North Carolinians are paying 15 cents more than a month ago as
the state's average is $2.25 per gallon. According to Laskoski, the
increase will likely continue over the next few weeks but he doesn’t expect
a significant spike in prices, adding the increase will most likely be a
nominal increase. Laskoski attributes the increase from an
announcement in late November that OPEC planned to cut production.
Laskoski said drivers can expect some relief as prices typically level out in
February and possibly even decrease slightly as winter gasoline blends are
consumed just in time for spring. For current gas prices around the
Catawba Valley, you can check bigdawg92fm.com and click the gasbuddy
link.
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Headline: Blood Drive
Teaser: “When’s the last time you donated blood? Mt. Hebron Baptist Church is hosting a blood drive tomorrow, we’ve got more details coming up”
Story:
There’ll will be a blood drive held at Mt. Hebron Baptist Church Fellowship Hall in Connelly Springs tomorrow evening from 3:30-6:30. Donors may drop in or call 234-9253 for an appointment. Mt. Hebron Baptist Church is located at 4805 Miller Bridge Rd.
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