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Yahoo
15-02-2025
- Yahoo
Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run in Catawba County: NCSHP
CATAWBA COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Highway Patrol is investigating a hit-and-run that left a bicyclist dead. Around 8:50 p.m., NC State Highway Patrol responded to the collision on US 70 near 4th Street SW in Conover. Officials say a bicyclist, 58-year-old Donald Steven Ricker, was going east on US 70 when he was hit by a vehicle that immediately fled the scene. Ricker was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators believe the suspect vehicle is a 2018-2020 Ford F-150, F-250 Super Duty, or a Ford Mustang. NCSHP is asking anyone who may have seen anything in the area of US 70 near Nagano Japanese Restaurant from 8:45 p.m. to 9 p.m. to contact them at 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-02-2025
- Yahoo
Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run in Catawba County
North Carolina State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal hit-and-run that occurred on Interstate 70 on Saturday night. Bicyclist Donald Steven Ricker, 58, was traveling east on US I-70 near 4th Street SW in Conover when he was struck by a vehicle that immediately fled the scene, officials said. Ricker succumbed to his injuries at the scene, according to N.C. State Highway Patrol. READ | 'Didn't slow down': Troopers search for driver who hit teen on bike, kept going Officials believe the suspect vehicle is a 2018, 2019, or 2020 Ford F-150, F-250 Super Duty, or a Ford Mustang. N.C. State Highway Patrol is requesting public assistance. Anyone who has information regarding the collision or has seen something around US I-70 near Nagano Japanese Restaurant between 8:45 p.m. and 9 p.m. is asked to call Highway Patrol at 828-466-5500. The investigation is ongoing, officials said. WATCH | 'Didn't slow down': Troopers search for driver who hit teen on bike, kept going
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Greene Co. EMA works to stay ahead of potential flooding
GREENE CO., Tenn. (WJHL)—Greene County continues to be on high alert as increased rainfall threatens the region with flooding. For emergency officials, preparing for the rainfall starts with gathering a baseline. 'We've kind of started earlier with everything with the river and things, just monitor and seeing where things were at before the rain came in,' said Letisha Ricker, Operations Officer for Greene County EMA. Once the baseline is set, it's all hands on deck. Unicoi County Hospital receives $9.8 million to rebuild 'We had a meeting early on in the week with all our response departments because they're our eyes and ears,' Ricker said. 'So our local police departments, fire departments, all them, they stay out, and they monitor things.' Following Hurricane Helene, the community has become more aware of the potential risks throughout the county. 'There's always a heightened awareness; people are always a little antsy about what's coming their way,' said Heather Sipe, Greene County EMA director. Due to the heightened awareness, Sipe said the department works to inform the public before the storm arrives. 'We're already in that planning mode, several days ahead,' Sipe said. 'And we're letting the community know that this is upcoming, so we're in preparedness mode even before it even gets here.' On Wednesday morning, the water levels remained below the roads. However, officials said the public should remain aware. 'Just stay situationally aware or pay attention,' said Ricker. 'Especially night driving because it makes flooded roadways harder to see. If you do encounter a flooded roadway, please turn around.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
