2+ hour, 46+ min ago  (149+ words) Authorities have released the name of the individual who drowned over the weekend in Burke County. The victim was identified as 18-year-old Austin Shyjuan Washington of Lincolnton. Responding agencies included Lake James Fire Department, Burke County EMS, Burke County Rescue,…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (210+ words) A person was found deceased following a water rescue operation coordinated by Burke County authorities. At approximately 6: 30 p. m. , Saturday (June 13) Burke County 911 received an emergency call reporting an individual entering the water near the popular rock face west of the Duke…...