North Carolina State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal hit-and-run that occurred on US 70 on Friday night. Bicyclist Donald Steven Ricker, 58, was traveling east on US 70 near 4th Street SW in Conover when he was struck by a vehicle that immediately fled the scene,
A bicyclist was killed in a crash Friday (February 14) in Catawba County. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol reports the victim is 58-year-old Donald Steven Ricker of Newton.
First Sgt. Chris Knox talks about the huge response from the North Carolina State Highway Patrol and says where the agency is seeing the most problems on the roads.
Governor Stein provided updates as North Carolina prepares for winter weather this week. Governor Stein is advising North Carolinians to plan ahead for snow, ice, and strong winds, and to follow safety guidance from local officials.
A winter storm is expected to hit North Carolina midweek, and Gov. Josh Stein is urging residents to plan ahead.
Snow starts to fall at Camp North End in Charlotte on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. The rain and snow reached Morganton after 9 a.m. with no snow accumulations, Horne said. Morganton is 76 miles northwest of Charlotte.