By Tiffany Shirley, News-Topic, Lenoir, N.C. Aug. 6--When the Project Lead the Way program was introduced at William Lenoir Middle School last school year, students discovered a new way of learning.

By Nathan Key, News-Topic, Lenoir, N.C. Aug. 2--Rick Shehan has done a little of everything in a law enforcement career spanning nearly 29 years. Now he's going to try his hand at a new role: retirement.

By Nathan Key, News-Topic, Lenoir, N.C. Aug. 1--A multi-jurisdiction sting in Burke County earlier this week led to the recovery of more than 75 catalytic converters and cash.

By Paul Teague, News-Topic, Lenoir, N.C. Jul. 26--During debate of a bill last week to study drought situations and give the governor more power to combat water shortages, North Carolina Sen.

By Tiffany Shirley, News-Topic, Lenoir, N.C. Jul.