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LENOIR, NC (June 18, 2019) -- Despite modern communications -- Internet, cell phones, and email, every year whole regions of the country find themselves in the dark.  Tornadoes, fires, storms, ice and even the occasional cutting of fiber…

LENOIR, NC (June 19, 2019) -- On June 18th, 2019 at 9:36 am the Lenoir Police Department’s Narcotics Unit served a search warrant at 118 Carolina Drive Lenoir, NC.  While conducting the search of the residence investigators found and seized…

HUDSON, NC (June 18, 2019) -- The Town of Hudson announces auditions for their fall musical, Bright Star.  The auditions will be held Monday and Tuesday, July 8th and 9th at 7:00 PM in the HUB Station Auditorium, 145 Cedar Valley Road,…

HICKORY, NC (June 18, 2019) -- A presentation on shop mallets will highlight the program on Saturday at the Western Piedmont Woodcrafters Club meeting, 9:30 a.m. at Klingspor’s Woodworking Shop, 856 21st St. Drive SE, Hickory. Meetings are…

HUDSON, NC (June 18, 2019) -- Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute’s IMPACT (Industrial Manufacturing Pre-Apprenticeship Customized Training) Institute will begin its next series of classes on July 16 on the Caldwell Campus in…

LENOIR, NC (June 17, 2019) -- Did you know that you can throw, finish, and fire pottery in Downtown Lenoir? Caron Baker teaches a pottery class on Monday’s at the Lenoir High School Gym. “You do not have to be artistic to become a…

BOONE, NC (June 13, 2019) -- Every year the town of Boone celebrates the legacy of Doc Watson with his own day. The Jones House organizes friends of Doc as well as new talent on the scene to honor Doc's contributions. Friday, June 21, the…

LENOIR, NC (June 16, 2019) -- Join us on Wednesday, 19 June @ 10:00 a.m. as local musician Gene Goforth serenades us with sweet music and song.  Coffee and donuts provided. A $5 donation is requested that will be used for the Museum's…

BURNSVILLE, NC (June 15, 2019) -- On Saturday, June 15, 2019, at approximately 12:15 p.m., Blue Ridge Parkway dispatchers received a report of a single vehicle crash involving a motorcycle near the entrance to Mt. Mitchell State Park at…

LENOIR, NC (June 14, 2019) -- Summer break is an exciting and relaxing time for students, but it becomes a worry for some children who are part of the 58% who qualify for free or reduced priced meals during the school year. “Over the…

LENOIR, NC (June 14, 2019) -- Anna Martin, MPH, has been named Health Director for the Caldwell County Health Department, at the June 13th, 2019 Board of Health meeting. Martin has served as Public Health Public Information Officer, Health…

GRANITE FALLS, NC (June 13, 2019) -- Here is this week’s paper… We now have two new and easier ways for you to view our weekly paper! (In the bottom viewer, click on the square dashed box in the bottom right corner to view in full-screen)…

LENOIR, NC (June 13, 2019) -- Caldwell County EMS has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold Plus Award for implementing quality improvement measures for the treatment of patients who experience severe heart…

NEBO, NC (June 13, 2019) -- The Wilson Creek area on the Pisgah National Forest Grandfather Ranger District was impacted by the heavy rainfall event this past weekend. The upper Wilson Creek watershed received over 12 inches of rainfall…

RALEIGH, NC (June 13, 2019) -- The NC State Bureau of Investigation began an investigation into allegations of election law violations in May at the request of the NC State Board of Elections.  As a result, it was determined that three…

LENOIR, NC (June 12, 2019) -- The Lenoir Optimist Park is getting more upgrades this year thanks to a state grant and matching funds from the City. The park will get a new parking lot, restrooms, a playground, two picnic shelters,…

RALEIGH, N (June 12, 2019) -- Members of the North Carolina Helo-Aquatic Rescue Team, known as NC HART, airlifted an injured hiker and his dog today from a remote area on White Oak Mountain near Mill Spring in Polk County.  The elderly man…

GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN, NC (June 12, 2019) -- Singing on the Mountain has been welcoming one and all for the past 95 years, and this year is no different. On Sunday, June 23rd, all are welcome to join in a free gospel music festival set in…

LENOIR, NC (June 11, 2019) -- To assist with recovery efforts following the recent weather event, Caldwell County Emergency Services is requesting Caldwell County residents with storm-related damage to their home, and/or property (i.e.…

LENOIR, NC (June 10, 2019) -- Here is another very helpful article about healthcare. What Are My Options if I’m Turning 65 But I’m Already on Medicare A&B? Usually someone is turning 65 when they go on Medicare A and B for the first…

LENOIR, NC (June 10, 2019) -- At the School Board meeting held this evening, Superintendent Dr. Donald Phipps announced 24 administrative changes some effective as soon as June 17. The follow principal transfers were announced: Kelly…

LENOIR, NC (June 10, 2019 - 4 PM UPDATE) -- Blue Ridge Energy line technicians and assisting crews have restored all but one member with power from this weekend’s heavy rain and flooding that affected 5,556 members. The one remaining…

LENOIR, NC (June 10, 2019) -- During post-flood inspections Sunday, a Blue Ridge Energy employee discovered that record-high waters had reached its Lenoir substation, causing three transformers to tip over due to flood waters washing out…

CALDWELL COUNTY, NC (June 10, 2019) -- Below are some very important tips for the North Carolina Department of Justice. NEVER PAY FOR WORK UP FRONT Reputable contractors will not ask you to pay up front Beware of anyone who comes to…

LENOIR, NC (June 9, 2019 -11 PM UPDATE) -- Blue Ridge Energy line crews continued working this evening, using ATVs to reach any assessable areas after heavy rain and flooding washed out roads and brought down trees on power lines, causing…

LENOIR, NC (June 9, 2019 at 5:26pm) -- The Valmead Substation Facility will be doing storm related maintenance which will cause power outages starting at 7:00pm that could last at least 2 hours. This power outage will affect Lenoir on 321…