A Caldwell County man has been cleared of any wrongdoing as the result of a shooting that led to the death of a Hudson man. According to a press release from the 25th District Attorney's Office, DA David Learner determined the actions that led to the death of Daniel Lashawn Wright were justified as a measure of self-defense from a physical assault, an no charges will be filed. Last Thursday, Wright engaged in an assault of a physically handicapped family member at the residence of the assault victim. After being knocked to the floor while being attacked by Wright, the victim fired one shot from a 9-millimeter handgun that struck and killed his assailant.

A former McDowell High assistant principal charged in October with taking money from the school has been sentenced. Nicholas Christopher Shosho, 41, of Nebo, was found guilty of larceny by an employee and was issued a 5 to 15-month suspended; must serve 24 months of supervised probation, and perform 24 hours of community service. He was hired as assistant principal for the 2017-2018 school year, but has since been terminated.

A couple of city and county government meetings next week. Morganton City Council is having a special meeting Friday February 23rd at 8am at the Morganton Community House. Council will consider the approval of a recreation site plan for phase-three of the Catawba River Soccer Complex. Also next Friday at 8:30am, the Burke County Board of Commissioners will hear budget presentations from county officials and department heads for fiscal year 2018-2019. That meeting will take place in the county board room on North Green Street.