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LENOIR, NC (February 10, 2020) -- In 2019, Lenoir Caldwell Crime Stoppers callers helped local law enforcement recover over $51,000 in stolen property, make 30 arrests which resulted in 73 felony and misdemeanor charges, and closed 19 cases…

BLOWING ROCK, NC (February 10, 2020) -- On Tuesday, February 18th, 2020, from 11:00 - 12:00 pm, Blowing Rock Art & History Museum (BRAHM) will present a behind-the-scenes look into the art exhibition "Sallie Middleton: A Life in the…

HICKORY, NC (February 10, 2020) -- Community members are invited to attend a public open house meeting to discuss walking and biking in the City of Hickory.  The open house will be held on Thursday, February 27, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at…

HUDSON, NC (February 7, 2020) -- The Town of Hudson announces that the cast has been selected and that tickets are now on sale for the Spring Southern Comedy Dinner Theatre Production of “The Dixie Swim Club.”  The play will be presented on…

RALEIGH, NC (February 3, 2020) -- Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler recently approved an updated quarantine which amended regulations pertaining to the production and sales of sweet potato seed in North Carolina due to ongoing issues…

LENOIR, NC (February 3, 2020) -- Caldwell Animal Control recently released euthanasia rates for 2019 and the numbers have dropped substantially over the last four years. In 2016, 67 percent of animals turned over to Animal Control were…

GRANITE FALLS, NC (February 6, 2020) — Here is this week’s paper… Caldwell Journal 02-06-2020 in PDF Click Here to view this week’s paper in a booklet format

RALEIGH, NC (February 5, 2020) -- ElectriCities of North Carolina, Inc., has announced the recipients of the 2019 Public Power Awards of Excellence. These awards align with ElectriCities’ five strategic priorities and recognize superior…

NEWTON, NC (February 6, 2020) -- A Burke County jury needed less than half an hour to find a Granite Falls man guilty of failing to appear for a sentencing hearing related to a plea entered nine months ago. Christopher Gene Crawford, 36,…

HICKORY, NC (February 6, 2020) -- The City of Hickory declared an official state of emergency on Thursday, February 6, in response to flooding and flash flooding, which has resulted in significant infrastructure damage to streets, bridges,…

LENOIR, NC (February 4, 2020) -- Teacher Treasures: A Resource Center is requesting the support of all Caldwell County residents and businesses through a Winter School Supply Drive benefiting Caldwell County Schools. Caldwell County…

HUDSON, NC (February 5, 2020) -- A familiar name in Caldwell County athletics is stepping away from the game after leading Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute men’s basketball to three of its all-time best seasons, as well as…

BOONE, NC (February 3, 2020) -- ​Are you interested in playing soccer but not quite ready to commit to travel soccer? High Country Soccer Association is accepting registrations for youth players ages U6 to U15 for the spring season. The U6,…

GRANITE FALLS, NC (January 30, 2020) — Here is this week’s paper… Caldwell Journal 01-30-2020 in PDF Click Here to view this week’s paper in a booklet format

LENOIR, NC (January 31, 2020) -- The Caldwell Arts Council will present an opening reception for the art exhibit “Blue Ridge Magic” on Friday, February 7, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The exhibition will continue through February 28,…

HUDSON, NC (January 29, 2020) -- “I had no idea.” “Everyone on the planet needs to experience this!” “You are an active learner…you walk in the shoes of someone with dementia.” “My mom struggled with dementia for 12 years, but it wasn’t…

GRANITE FALLS, NC (January 30, 2020) -- The Granite Falls Historical Association invites persons familiar with the downtown business district (from any time period) to participate in a round table discussion to be held at the Granite Falls…

GRANITE FALLS, NC (January 28, 2020) -- It was an exciting day at the races as Granite Falls Cub Scout Pack 260 held their annual Pinewood Derby on Saturday, January 25. The Scouts who, with the help of an adult, each had to craft their…

MATTHEWS, NC (January 27, 2020) -- BBB is warning consumers that a phony text message that seems to come from FedEx is sweeping the country. The fake message could also arrive via email. It addresses you by name and asks that you click on a…

LENOIR, NC (January 27, 2020) -- On January 24, 2020 the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office received the report of a missing person.  Danny James Garvin, age 61, was reported to be missing by relatives and at the time of the report he had not…

LENOIR, NC (January 24, 2020) -- Four local fire departments enter 2020 with new firefighting equipment, benefiting the communities of Collettsville, Grace Chapel, Patterson (Caldwell) and New River (Ashe). The fire departments were…

LENOIR, NC (January 24, 2020) -- Schools are facing the peak season of the flu now through February, and activity could last as late as May according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with the overall impact adversely…