Hinson Murder Case Update  

Burke detectives have received additional information in

connection with a 40 year old murder case. Today

marks the 40^th anniversary of the death of 19-year-old

Rhonda Hinson who was shot and killed. A press release

Wednesday from the Burke County Sheriff’s Office

indicates that the additional data provides a new line

of information.

Highway Projects Halted  

Most state road construction projects will be suspended

for the holidays. NCDOT plans to open lanes that have

been closed for construction through the evening of

Tuesday December 28^th and again from Friday December

31^st through Tuesday January 4^th. Exceptions include

bridges being replaced, long-term construction that

cannot be temporarily removed and highway work that

does not impact travel. The heaviest traffic is expected Monday.