Morganton NewsLocal news for Morganton, NC continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Having a blast- July 6, 2008 With relaxing tunes, good food and fun and games, people from all over enjoyed four days of the Red, White and Bluegrass Festival without any major incidents.http://www.topix.net/city/morganton-nc/2008/07/having-a-blast?fromrss=1 Frogs, watermelon add competitive twist- July 6, 2008 Watermelon juice dribbled down chins, frogs hopped through crowds and bodies were covered in dirt as children and adults took part of the Fourth of July contests at the Red, White and Bluegrass Festival.http://www.topix.net/city/morganton-nc/2008/07/frogs-watermelon-add-competitive-twist?from... Officers warn motorists about catalytic converter thefts on the rise- July 4, 2008 As catalytic converter thefts increase across the nation, Burke County is also seeing a rise in this type of crime, warns the Morganton Department of Public Safety and Burke County sheriff's office.http://www.topix.net/city/morganton-nc/2008/07/officers-warn-motorists-about-catalytic-con... McHenry tours history museum- July 3, 2008 The History Museum of Burke County is in the early process of raising money to renovate its building.http://www.topix.net/city/morganton-nc/2008/07/mchenry-tours-history-museum?fromrss=1 Fireworks for the 4th- July 3, 2008 Morganton - Fireworks at several locations will light up Burke County's skies on Friday.http://www.topix.net/city/morganton-nc/2008/07/fireworks-for-the-4th?fromrss=1 Pastor, parishioners say man charged with sex crime never worked with church youth- July 3, 2008 During his interview with investigators concerning accusations of sexually molesting a 5-year-old child, Russell Junior Hartman said he was involved with the youth at his church.http://www.topix.net/city/morganton-nc/2008/07/pastor-parishioners-say-man-charged-with-se... NC Firefighters Improve After Lightning Strike- July 3, 2008 Eight firefighters struck by lightning while battling a forest fire Saturday are continuing their recovery process.http://www.topix.net/city/morganton-nc/2008/07/nc-firefighters-improve-after-lightning-str... The grass is bluer- July 2, 2008 Danny Clark, 22, tunes a custom, handmade mandolin just outside of The Martha White Bluegrass Bus Museum on Tuesday at the Red, White and Bluegrass Festival in Morganton.http://www.topix.net/city/morganton-nc/2008/07/the-grass-is-bluer?fromrss=1 Web Exclusive: Strange loss- July 2, 2008 Four plays where the baseball did not advance pass the pitcher's mound led to four runs and a 4-2 victory for the Carolina Chaos over the Morganton Aggies on Tuesday at Shuey Field.http://www.topix.net/city/morganton-nc/2008/07/web-exclusive-strange-loss?fromrss=1 Morganton Church Trustee Charged With Sex Crimes- July 2, 2008 A Morganton church trustee has been arrested on sex crime charges. Police said 67-year-old Russell Junior Hartman was charged with two counts of indecent liberties with a minor.http://www.topix.net/city/morganton-nc/2008/07/morganton-church-trustee-charged-with-sex-c... |