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LENOIR, NC (October 18, 2018) -- Most people in their lifetime do not realize the exhilaration of running a marathon, but at West Lenoir Elementary School, students are setting goals to not only finish one marathon but four marathons…

Why is it that “8 ½”, an Italian film that was released fifty-five years ago, has such resonance and immediacy for me now? For those who haven’t seen it, “8 ½” is the archetypal story of a film director, “Guido Anselmi”, played by Marcello…

BOONE/BANNER ELK, NC (October 21, 2018) -- The High Country experienced high winds Saturday night and Sunday morning.  The lower elevations of Caldwell County even experienced gusty winds overnight. Grandfather Mountain reported a wind…

SUGAR MOUNTAIN SKI RESORT, NC (October 16, 2018) -- This season skiers and snowboarders will be excited about a slew of improvements, upgrades, and additions awaiting their arrival at Sugar Mountain Resort. Three new Kassbohrer groomers,…

HUDSON, NC (October 19, 2018) -- Here are some calendar briefs from the CCC&TI Hudson and Watauga Campuses. Free Concert - Caldwell Campus On Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 1 p.m. in the CCC&TI Recital Hall (B-100) on the Caldwell Campus…

LINVILLE, NC (October 18, 2018) -- At Grandfather Mountain, Halloween isn’t scary. It’s Beary Scary. The Linville, N.C., nature park has mountains of tricks and treats in store for its annual Halloween festival, Beary Scary Halloween,…

LENOIR, NC (October 17, 2018) -- Laura Sedlacek, writing as L.B. Sedlacek will read from her newest poetry book, "Words and Bones" on Sunday Nov. 11th from 2-4pm.  The poetry book is Laura's newest collection published by Finishing Line…

CALDWELL COUNTY, NC (October 18, 2018)…This week’s Caldwell Journal is available to read as a PDF or as a Booklet. Just click on the links below. You can also read any of our past editions by clicking on “E-Edition” above. Click on links…

LENOIR, NC (October 17, 2018) -- If you have an individual health policy or are thinking about taking one out, then the time to do so is fast approaching.   The ACA (Affordable Care Act) Annual Enrollment Period for 2019 is November 1st…

RALEIGH, NC (October 17, 2018 - UPDATE at 8:57am) -- At approximately 12:15 a.m. on Wednesday, October 17, a state trooper stopped a white GMC pickup truck for a speeding violation on US 701 near Sellers Town Rd in Columbus County.  The…

MORGANTON, NC (October 12, 2018) -- It was Homecoming night at Freedom High and the home side was full of most Freedom fans decked out in their red, blue, and white, with the exception of one wearing his Duke hoodie (yes!!) and the young…

LENOIR, NC (October 15, 2018) -- Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care will hold its next monthly Good Grief Meal at 3pm, Thursday, November 1, at Roma’s Pizza, 3068 Hickory Blvd., Hudson, NC. The informal time of food and fellowship is open…

RALEIGH, NC (October 15, 2018) -- Attorney General Josh Stein today announced that he has launched an investigation into Juul, the e-cigarette company. He sent the company a civil investigative demand to ask for more information about…

LENOIR, NC (October 15, 2018) -- Sheriff Alan C. Jones has announced on October 12, 2018, pursuant to a search at 3450 Evanbrook Court in Lenoir, a suspect was arrested and charged with felony drug and firearm violations.  Zachery George…

BETHLEHEM, NC (October 14, 2018) -- Bethlehem Baptist Church will host a Community Trunk or Treat on Wednesday, October 24, 2018. “We invite our community to this evening of fall fun and fellowship,” says Bethlehem’s Director of Children’s…

LENOIR, NC (October 13, 2018) -- Please join us at Caldwell Heritage Museum at this great opportunity!!! The North Carolina Society Daughters of the American Revolution has identified Lenoir as the place to possibly organize a new DAR…