Governor McCrory announced Thursday that the NC Rural Infrastructure Authority approved grant and loan requests totaling over $10,000,000. Some area approvals included in the Vacant Building Category, for Burke County, a $150,000 to support the reuse of a vacant building near Morganton by Fonta Flora Brewery. In Lenoir, a $49,250 grant to support the reuse of a vacant building by Belle Torte Bistro & Bakery. In the Existing Business Building Category, a $500,000 grant to support the renovation of four buildings in Hildebran that will facilitate a 50-job expansion at Peds Legware. In Caldwell County, a $222,450 grant to support the expansion of a building in Granite Falls to support Jordan-Holman Lumber's 23-job expansion. Under the state's Economic Infrastructure program, the City of Marion, a $150,000 grant to support the demolition and clean-up of an abandoned industrial building.

An investigation into a break-in at a Morganton business leads officials to question an employee. A Morganton man faces multiple charges after admitting to breaking into the Boathouse and Service Center on South Sterling Street Sunday. An employee - 28 year old Gregory Allen Shell reportedly broke a window to gain entry. Reports state Shell had initially told the business owner that he had arrived at work to find the broken window. However, the store's owner told Public Safety officers that the business had been ransacked with several items noticeably out of place. Further investigation revealed Shell as a suspect; as two boat keys were located in his belongings. Shell has been charged with Felony Breaking and Entering, Larceny After Breaking and Entering, Damage to Real Property, Possession of Schedule VI, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Bond was set $25,000 secured.

The National Main Street Center, has cited numerous NC communities for economic vitality and fidelity in following the best-practice standards for historic preservation and community revitalization championed by the center. Among the new communities appearing in this year's list include: Lincolnton, Rutherfordton and Shelby. Communities receiving accreditation again this year include: Boone, Hickory, Lenoir, Marion, Morganton, and Spruce Pine.

A Hickory man is charged with four felony charges, including Child Abuse Inflicting Serious Bodily Injury. On May 21st Deputies with the Burke County Sheriff's Office responded to Frye Regional Hospital where a 15 month child had been admitted. 27 year old Timothy Alan McBee, Jr. was also charged with felony Breaking and Entering, Larceny after Breaking and Entering and Possession of Stolen Goods. Bond was set at $85,000 secured. The Burke County Department of Social Services assisted the the Burke County Sheriff's Office in the case.