Lenoir police cars getting new look
LENOIR, NC (August 10, 2021) -- Residents might do a double take during the next couple of weeks when a Lenoir Police Department patrol car rolls by. The department is switching to a new color and striping scheme.
The new patrol cars…
Waitsel Smith’s “Autumn Beech” wins third place at annual arts festival
LENOIR, NC (August 10, 2021) -- Waitsel Smith of Lenoir was awarded Third Place in Oil Painting at the 41st Annual Moore County Fine Arts Festival in Southern Pines Friday night for his painting, “Autumn Beech.” This is his fifth win in…
The Nest Best Thing: Grandfather Mountain celebrates peregrine falcon nesting
LINVILLE, NC (August 10, 2021) -- At its tallest point, Grandfather Mountain stands 5,946 feet above sea level.
But the nonprofit nature park’s latest conservation efforts soar to even loftier heights.
In conjunction with the N.C.…
HUB Station Arts Center, App State To Host Music Classes in Hudson
HUDSON, NC (August 10, 2021) -- The Community Music School (CMS) at Appalachian State University will soon launch face-to-face music classes at The HUB Station Arts Center in Hudson in a partnership intended to expand CMS’ community…
BBB Scam Alert: Need tech support? Be careful which number you call
MATTHEWS, NC (August 12, 2021) -- Many people are savvy enough to know that tech support scammers often reach out to potential victims by phone or with a popup. Even if the person takes a few minutes to look online for a number to reach…
State Employees’ Credit Union recently awarded scholarships to two CCC&TI students
HUDSON, NC (August 12, 2021) -- Two Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute students were awarded the State Employees’ Credit Union “People Helping People” scholarship to cover cost of tuition, books and college-related expenses.…
Local Agricultural Educator Ben Kohnle Selected to Participate in National Program
PIGEON FORGE, TN (August 11, 2021) -- Nine agricultural educators have been selected to participate in the 2021-2022 CROPS Program through a nationwide search. The CROPS (Cost-effective Roll Over Protection System) Program is a federally…