The final jury seat in the first-degree trial for murder suspect Jerry Anderson was filled yesterday.

A moratorium for the subdivision of property along Wilson Creek was approved unanimously by Caldwell County commissioners yesterday.

Last week, Duke Energy Corporation announced plans to spend $1.8 billion to build a single coal-fired power unit at its Cliffside plant.

While water conservation methods and weekend rain have helped, the drought is still on for several counties in North Carolina, including Avery.

Congressman Patrick McHenry honored his military academy nominees at a special reception on Friday.