Monday, February 1, 2021

 

COVID-19

Burke County Public Health reported five additional COVID-19 related deaths on Friday. One individual was in their 50's, two in the 70's, one in their 80's and one in their 90's. Total active cases of the virus total 1-thousand-185, 16 hospitalizations.

McDowell County reported 34 new cases of coronavirus for a total of 4-thousand-220 and 295 McDowell residents are in quarantine.

Caldwell County Saturday reported 8 new cases of COVID-19 for a total of 7-thousand-971 with 33 people in the hospital.

On Sunday, Catawba County saw an increase of 44 cases of coronavirus for a current total of 15-thousand-486, and 115 patients hospitalized.

Last week NC reported administering 99-percent of its first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, and as of Friday morning the CDC ranks the state as 6th in the nation for total doses administered.

NC also ranks 12th for ‘first’ doses administered per 100-thousand people and 17th for ‘total’ doses administered per 100-thousand people.

The state is currently vaccinating people in Groups 1 and 2 which includes health care workers, long term care staff and residents, and people 65 and older.

Until the country begins to get ahead of the pandemic, the CDC says everyone should continue to wear a mask, wait at least six feet apart, and wash hands often.


Meth Charges

Two men face drug charges following a McDowell County traffic stop.

On January 13th, McDowell Sheriff's deputies stopped a vehicle on Deer Park Road for multiple traffic violations.

The driver was identified as 44-year-old Brandon Kyle McNeil of Marion, and his passenger 47-year-old Scott Dale Honeycutt of Nebo.

A search of the vehicle and suspects reportedly turned up over 8 grams of meth and drug paraphernalia.

McNeil was charged with driving while license revoked, displaying a fictitious tag, and other drug possession offenses.

Honeycutt was charged with meth possession, possession with intent to sell or deliver meth, and possession of drug paraphernalia.


Morganton House Fire

An early Saturday morning fire is under investigation by Morganton

Public Safety. Fire units were dispatched to 112 Woodcliff Drive, where

The one story residence was fully involved and the fire threatening

Several vehicles in the driveway. Two occupants of the fire were able

To escape and were treated by Burke County EMS for minor burns and

Smoke inhalation. Agencies assisting Public Safety and EMS, included

Duke Energy, Triple Community Fire Department, City of Morganton

Development and Design along with the American Red Cross. 

 

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