Sarah Johnson

Hickory, Taylorsville, United States

Multimedia Reporter at Hickory Daily Record

Multimedia Reporter at the Hickory Daily Record B.A. in Studio Arts with a minor in Multimedia Communications from Lenoir-Rhyne University

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Hickory police investigate overnight shooting at US 321 RaceWay gas station

1 day ago | hickoryrecord.com | Sarah Johnson

The Hickory Police Department is investigating a shooting at a gas station on U.S. Highway 321. The shooting happened late Tuesday night at the RaceWay gas station located at 1230 U.S. Highway 321 NW, the Hickory Police Department said. No arrests have been announced in the case. The police department has not released any additional information about the shooting as of 9:15 a.m. Hickory police said additional information will be release when available.
Newton man dies in single-vehicle crash along N.C. 127 in Catawba County

3 days ago | hickoryrecord.com | Sarah Johnson

A Newton man died in a single-vehicle crash along N.C. Highway 127 in Catawba County on Sunday. Joel Parks Harris, 70, died after being taken from the scene to an area hospital, N.C. State Highway Patrol Trooper Christopher Casey said in a news release. Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts The crash happened shortly after 2 p.m. on Sunday on N.C. Highway 127 at U.S. Highway 321.
See photos from Catawba Valley Community College morning graduation

3 days ago | hickoryrecord.com | Sarah Johnson

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Lenoir-Rhyne graduate shares story of car crash, healing

5 days ago | hickoryrecord.com | Sarah Johnson

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See photos as Lenoir-Rhyne University graduated 505 students Friday in Hickory

5 days ago | hickoryrecord.com | Sarah Johnson

During a graduation ceremony Friday, a Lenoir-Rhyne University student spoke of a traumatic car crash he was in during spring break two years ago. “I broke my wrist and every bone in my face. I was in a coma for seven days,” Daniel Lucio Dominguez said. “My return to complete brain function and discharge four days later was a miracle. I thank my advisor, the faculty and the disability services office for their academic support.
Brookford police chief is charged

6 days ago | hickoryrecord.com | Sarah Johnson

The Brookford Police Department chief, who was charged in a N.C. State Bureau of Investigation case, made a first appearance in Catawba County District Court on Thursday. The charges are related to the chief's investigation into a 1992 murder case. Willie Duran Armstrong, 26, of Hickory, is charged with felony altering, destroying or stealing criminal evidence and misdemeanor willfully failing to discharge duties, according to court documents.
Hickory Motor Speedway racer among 2025 graduates from Catawba Valley Community College

6 days ago | hickoryrecord.com | Sarah Johnson

Justin Oplinger looked at his reflection in a car window as he adjusted his graduation cap in a Catawba Valley Community College parking lot Friday morning. Oplinger, who studied business administration, was one of about 850 students expected to walk across a stage to get their diplomas throughout the day on Friday.
Catawba County NC police chief charged with destroying or altering evidence says he is innocent

1 week ago | hickoryrecord.com | Sarah Johnson

The Brookford Police Department chief, who was charged in a N.C. State Bureau of Investigation case, made a first appearance in Catawba County District Court on Thursday. The charges are related to the chief’s investigation into a 1992 murder case. Willie Duran Armstrong, 26, of Hickory, is charged with felony altering, destroying or stealing criminal evidence and misdemeanor willfully failing to discharge duties, according to court documents.
Catawba, Burke counties free concerts this Friday will feature original country musicians

1 week ago | hickoryrecord.com | Sarah Johnson

Dance the night away this Friday at one of two free concerts near Hickory. Catawba CountyThe city of Hickory’s Sails Original Music Series will feature Caleb Klauder & Reeb Willms Country Band this week. The concert begins at 7 p.m. at Union Square in downtown Hickory. The Sails Original Music Series began in 2012 to showcase musicians with their own original music and sound.
About 200 people attended Newton council meeting to discuss LGBTQ+ event

1 week ago | hickoryrecord.com | Sarah Johnson

Nearly 200 people showed up to a Newton City Council meeting on Tuesday night to discuss concerns about an LGBTQ+ event that was scheduled to take place in Newton. The event is being hosted by the LGBTQ+ Democrats of Catawba County. Leaders from the group came to the board meeting about online comments made about the celebration that the group called disparaging and threatening. The celebration was renamed.