Dave Faherty

North Carolina

Veteran reporter for WSOC-TV covering 7 counties in the N.C. mountains and foothills. Father of 2, Auburn grad and Panthers fan who loves to golf, run and hike.

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Crews respond to small plane crash in Alexander County

6 days ago | wsoctv.com | Dave Faherty

ExpandCrews respond to small plane crash in Alexander County +CaptionTAYLORSVILLE, N.C. — Crews were on the scene of a small plane crash in Alexander County Friday. Channel 9’s Dave Faherty reports the crash happened off of Rink Dam Road in Taylorsville. Chopper 9 Skyzoom flew over the scene Friday afternoon and captured footage of the heavily damaged plane. We’re working to find out how the crash happened and if anyone was injured. Stay with wsoctv.com for the latest.
McDowell County wildfire burns more than 500 acres

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Dave Faherty

McDowell County wildfire burns more than 500 acresA wildfire in McDowell County has burned more than 500 acres, emergency officials said Friday afternoon. As of 12 p.m., McDowell County Emergency Management said only 10 percent of the fire was contained. It forced evacuations this week and was burning in one of the hardest-hit areas from Hurricane Helene last September. Channel 9’s Dave Faherty was in McDowell County Friday where firefighters from across the country had arrived to help.
Former Catawba County substitute teacher accused of statutory rape of a child

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Dave Faherty

A former substitute teacher has been accused of statutory rape of a child, according to the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said they learned about the allegations on Wednesday and arrested Katelyn Schronce overnight. Catawba County Schools also released a statement regarding the incident, saying they were recently made aware of the arrest of a substitute teacher. They said there is no indication at this time that the charges are connected to Schronce’s employment in their district.
Manhunt underway in Catawba County after suspect shoots at deputies

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Dave Faherty

Federal marshals are offering a $10,000 reward for an 18-year-old accused of shooting at deputies in Catawba County overnight Wednesday. Police said it happened during a traffic stop just south of Newton. Channel 9’s Dave Faherty first broke the news of the manhunt on Eyewitness News Thursday morning.
Suspect in deadly Hickory police chase that killed mother, son arrested

1 week ago | wsoctv.com | Dave Faherty

HICKORY, N.C. — Chancellor Johnson, 25, the motorcycle driver linked to a deadly police chase in Hickory 18 months ago, was arrested Wednesday morning after a three-hour standoff in Alexander County. Authorities discovered he faced second-degree murder indictments related to the crash that claimed the lives of a mother and her 12-year-old son. The family of the chase victims didn’t know about the second-degree murder charges until Channel 9’s Dave Faherty called them Wednesday.
Local county’s only urgent care could close soon

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Dave Faherty

A local county could soon lose its only urgent care. Alexander County has already been without a hospital for 18 years. Channel 9′s Dave Faherty was at the Urgent Care of Mountain View Monday where the owner told him the town of Taylorsville owns the property and recently suggested doubling the rent. ALSO READ: Families who live in church face eviction over building safety concernsHe said there’s also been a problem with the building flooding during heavy rains.
Former Catawba County daycare worker accused of assaulting kids

1 week ago | wsoctv.com | Dave Faherty

MAIDEN, N.C. — Police have charged a former daycare worker in Catawba County with more than a dozen counts of assaulting young children and child abuse. Channel 9′s Dave Faherty was in Maiden on Friday where he learned interns from a local high school alerted authorities about the alleged abuse. Maiden’s police chief said he was thankful the students who were working at Rosenwald Preschool Academy did the right thing.
Hickory man stabbed to death in eastern North Carolina, police say

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Dave Faherty

A Hickory man was stabbed to death Wednesday at an apartment in Kinston, which is in eastern North Carolina, police said. Woman shot in Hickory drive-by, police sayBrad Brady lived in Hickory but also had a residence in Kinston where he was part owner of an assisted living center. He worked there during the week. Police said they initially got a call at the apartments on Rose Vista Road about a man being shot.
Drug bust auction draws crowd in Caldwell County

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Dave Faherty

Hundreds of people went to an auction in Caldwell County Wednesday, hoping to buy items seized during drug busts. Cars, four-wheelers, and yard equipment were a few of the things being sold to pay taxes on the drugs that were seized. Traffic stop leads to $1M fentanyl bust, weapons seizure in Caldwell County; 3 arrestedIn 2023, auctions like the one on Wednesday brought in more than $10 million statewide, and 75% of the money goes back to local sheriff’s offices.
Woman shot in Hickory drive-by, police say

2 weeks ago | wsoctv.com | Dave Faherty

HICKORY — Hickory police are investigating a shooting that sent a woman to a hospital. The shooting happened early Wednesday morning, after midnight on 18th Street Southwest. Witnesses said someone fired about four shots from a passing car. Channel 9 is working on getting more information, including the name of the victim and her injuries, as well as any suspect information. No additional details have been made available. This is a developing story. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.