06/19/2026
NEWTON BUSINESS OWNER MAKES FIRST APPEARANCE ON MURDER CHARGE | WHKY Full News, Thurs. 6/18/26
In the Thursday edition of the WHKY News, in top stories, the suspect in a fatal shooting at a Newton business Wednesday made his first court appearance Thursday and bond was set. In addition, Alexander County is moving forward with several major water and sewer projects aimed at expanding service, improving reliability, and supporting future growth. In addition, Arianna Mack has details on a road closure scheduled for next week in Hickory. In the crime report, a Hickory man will spend 15 to 18 years in prison following his conviction for two counts of trafficking by possession and another count of attempted trafficking by possession. In addition, an Iredell County registered s*x offender is facing new charges after deputies found him near a playground in Mooresville. In addition, Arianna Mack reports on the arrest of a suspect on close to twenty felony counts for the alleged illegal use of someone elses credit card. Also, two arrests in the region are drawing attention this week, one man is facing drug and impaired driving charges in Hickory, while a woman who had been on Burke County’s Most Wanted List since April is now behind bars, David Cedrone reports. In local sports, Jason Savage has details on a new Hall of Fame connected to Hickory Motor Speedway. In community focus, Arianna Mack sat down for a conversation with Catawba County EMS Community Engagement Specialist Melanie Sigmon about beating the summer heat. Additionally, two local programs are helping residents save money, support area businesses, and bring home fresh food, one is returning for its 14th season in Hickory, while the other is offering shoppers a chance to win hundreds of dollars in Downtown Bucks, David Cedrone reports.
