Another name has been added to the list of Burke County's Most Wanted. 19-year-old Nicholas Brian Price is wanted for (F) Break or Enter a Motor Vehicle and (F) Larceny. His last known address was on Airport Rhodhiss Road, Hickory. Anyone with information as to the whereabouts of Price is urged to contact the Burke County Sheriff's Office at 438-5500, or you can leave an anonymous tip with Morganton-Burke Crime Stoppers at 437-3333.

In anticipation of the solar eclipse, the State Highway Patrol is placing an emphasis on safe travel. Due to the expected number of people taking part in the August 21st event, roadways across portions of the state will see a significant increase in motorists. The total solar eclipse will be visible in parts of WNC - drawing numerous visitors from surrounding states. Authorities are encouraging onlookers to arrive early for the event in an attempt to decrease the number of vehicles on the roadways at one time. Officials also suggest motorists be patient, plan alternate routes, monitor traffic reports, and have food and water readily available. During the eclipse, authorities recommend motorists to not stop in the roadway, use designated parking areas, do not wear eclipse glasses while driving, and remember to park before attempting to photograph the event. For updated traffic information, visit drive-nc.com.

A McDowell County resident is charged wth larceny by employee. The McDowell County Sheriff's Office reported the charge Monday, on 41-year-old Melissa Morgan Stackable of Marion. She is accused of taking $280 from a cash box in the office of Foothills Industries in Marion. Witnesses told the Sheriff's Office that they saw Stackable in the area at the time of the alleged crime.

The Navy's premiere country-bluegrass ensemble Country Current will be in Marion later this month. The Country Current performances are scheduled for Saturday August 19th, 2:15pm and 6:45pm at Tom Johnson Camping World on Highway 70 West as part of the North Carolina State Bluegrass Festival. All Navy Band performances are free and open to the public.