UNC Health Care COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements to Ensure Safety of our Patients, Teammates and…
LENOIR, NC (July 22, 2021) -- Today I received notice from Dr. Wesley Burks, CEO, UNC Health Dean, UNC School of Medicine that our teammates working at UNC Medical Center, UNC REX Healthcare, Chatham Hospital, Johnston Health, UNC Health…
$6 Million Coming to Blue Ridge Energy Members in August
LENOIR, NC (July 22, 2021) -- Blue Ridge Energy is giving members $6 million in credits on August bills to distribute the cooperative’s portion of funds received from Duke Energy’s final coal ash settlement approved by the North Carolina…
Lenoir man sentenced to prison for trafficking methamphetamine
LENOIR, NC (July 21, 2021) -- Joathan Sherwood Watson, 32, of Lenoir, will serve a prison sentence of six to eight years following his conviction for trafficking methamphetamine by transport and possession, and fleeing to elude arrest with…
Friends and neighbors receive discounted admission to “Horn in the West”
BOONE, NC (July 21, 2021) -- “Horn in the West,” the nation’s longest-running Revolutionary War outdoor drama, is celebrating its 69th season in operation. To demonstrate gratitude for local residents and those who share in the history of…
Laura Bush Sedlacek recognized nationwide for helping consumers with qualified health coverage
LENOIR, NC (July 15, 2021) -- Laura Bush-Sedlacek is taking her place as a member of the 2021 Marketplace Circle of Champions, recognizing her hard work helping consumers enroll in and manage qualified health plan coverage through the…
Scout Troop 263 honors Allison Hodge in “Adopt A Highway” program for New Farm Road
GRANITE FALLS, NC (July 9, 2021) -- Scouts Troop 263 located in Rhodhiss, chartered by First United Methodist, Granite Falls have adopted New Farm Road. The adopt A Highway (AAH) program is a four-year commitment to pick up litter once…
Caldwell County Deputy shot while responding to domestic disturbance
GRANITE FALLS, NC (July 15, 2021) -- On Thursday, July 15th, 2021 at 1:03 am, Deputies with the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic disturbance at 2941 Grace View Place in Granite Falls. The call to the Sheriff’s Office…