Burke County EMS
Coverage of Burke County EMS in the Nexus archive.
- Hickory man charged after fatal shooting
A 40-year-old man in Hickory was arrested on homicide charges after a fatal shooting that occurred on Saturday evening. The victim, whose identity remains unreleased, died from a gunshot wound to the chest. The Burke County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident, and the suspect is being held without bond.
- Burke County EMS issues safety warning following restart of rail services
Burke County EMS has issued a safety warning due to increased freight train activity following the restart of rail services west of Asheville. The warning emphasizes caution at railroad crossings, obeying signals, and avoiding going around lowered gates.
- Teen identified, body found in Lake James after hours-long search
An 18-year-old teen, Austin Washington, was identified as the body recovered from Lake James near Linville Dam after a two-hour search. Emergency agencies responded to a report of a missing person on June 13, and the body was found shortly after 9 p.m. No foul play was suspected as of June 15.
- Body found in Lake James after hours-long search
Rescue crews recovered a body from Lake James near Linville Dam after a two-hour search prompted by reports of a missing person. The Burke County sheriff’s office is investigating the death, which remains unexplained.