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LENOIR, NC (September 3, 2020) -- In response to North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper's Executive Order 163 (EO163), the City of Lenoir is opening City playgrounds and picnic shelters at 5:00 p.m. tomorrow, Friday, Sept. 4, 2020. Governor…

RALEIGH, NC (September 1, 2020) -- Governor Roy Cooper today announced that after a summer of hard work to slow the spread of COVID-19, North Carolina will take a modest step forward move into Phase 2.5 starting this Friday, September 4th…

LENOIR, NC (September 3, 2020) — Here is the Caldwell County Health Department COVID-19 Update for Thursday, September 3, 2020. Laboratory-Confirmed Cases Cases Reported Today Recovered Patients Active Patients 1465 5 842…

RALEIGH, NC (September 2, 2020) -- Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler today co-signed a proclamation with Jennifer Ferre, the executive director of WNC Communities, in which both leaders pledge continued support for the Hemlock…

LENOIR, NC (September 2, 2020) — Here is the Caldwell County Health Department COVID-19 Update for Wednesday, September 2, 2020. Laboratory-Confirmed Cases Cases Reported Today Recovered Patients Active Patients 1460 25…

HICKORY, NC (September 2, 2020) -- The Prevention Council (a volunteer committee that supports the prevention efforts of the Children’s Advocacy and Protection Center of Catawba County) is now selling mums and other fall plants to support…

HUDSON, NC (September 2, 2020) -- The U.S. Department of Education announced that Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute will receive a federal Student Support Services (SSS) grant of $1,728,195 to help more students succeed in…

LENOIR, NC (September 1, 2020) -- On Monday, Aug. 31, the USDA extended funding and flexibility that will allow Caldwell County Schools to serve free meals to all children in the county regardless of income or school enrollment. Caldwell…

LENOIR, NC (September 1, 2020) — Here is the Caldwell County Health Department COVID-19 Update for Tuesday, September 1, 2020. Laboratory-Confirmed Cases Cases Reported Today Recovered Patients Active Patients 1435 2 808…

LENOIR, NC (August 31, 2020) -- The much-anticipated and foreboding beginning of the school year has come and gone. We have two weeks in the books now and we are happy to report that students, teachers, and staff are doing well. Caldwell…

LENOIR, NC (August 31, 2020) — Here is the Caldwell County Health Department COVID-19 Update for Monday, August 31, 2020. Laboratory-Confirmed Cases Cases Reported Since Last Update Recovered Patients Active Patients 1433…

RALEIGH, NC (August 31, 2020) — Here is the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services "COVID-19 Patients Presumed to be Recovered" report for Monday, August 31, 2020. This report is released each Monday. Total Confirmed Cases…

RALEIGH, NC (August 31, 2020) -- As Labor Day fast approaches, increased congestion across the state is expected as motorists travel to their intended vacation destinations. With this in mind, the State Highway Patrol is stressing the…

LENOIR, NC (August 28, 2020) — Here is the Caldwell County Health Department COVID-19 Update for Friday, August 28, 2020. Laboratory-Confirmed Cases Cases Reported Today Recovered Patients Active Patients 1416 7 792 604…

RALEIGH, NC (August 28, 2020)  -- Kisha Clemons, principal of Shuford Elementary School in the Newton-Conover City School district, was named the 2020 Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Year at an awards luncheon today in Cary.…

LENOIR, NC (August 28, 2020) -- Blue Ridge Energy is on alert and ready to respond this weekend should severe weather from the remnants of Hurricane Laura impact the cooperative’s service area. Currently, high winds and rain are predicted…

LENOIR, NC (August 27, 2020) — Here is the Caldwell County Health Department COVID-19 Update for Thursday, August 27, 2020. Laboratory-Confirmed Cases Cases Reported Today Recovered Patients Active Patients 1409 8 771…

RALEIGH, NC (August 27, 2020) -- A search and rescue task force from North Carolina deployed this morning to assist in the response to Hurricane Laura along the Gulf Coast. Answering a request from the State of Louisiana through the…

HICKORY, NC (August 27, 2020) -- The Western Piedmont Symphony and Music Director & Conductor Matthew Troy keep the music playing on in innovative and exciting ways. Earlier this year, Maestro Troy announced the #PlayOn online video…

RALEIGH, N.C. (Aug. 27, 2020) — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and its partners will conclude the “On the Road, On the Water, Don’t Drink and Drive” campaign over Labor Day weekend. The annual multi-agency initiative works to ensure…

LENOIR, NC (August 26, 2020) -- The City of Lenoir and Caldwell County Yokefellow, Inc., are partnering to provide utility bill assistance for City water, sewer, and solid waste fees. The help only applies to City of Lenoir bills, not any…

LENOIR, NC (August 26, 2020) — Here is the Caldwell County Health Department COVID-19 Update for Wednesday, August 26, 2020. Laboratory-Confirmed Cases Cases Reported Today Recovered Patients Active Patients 1401 19 771…