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HICKORY, NC (March 29, 2020) -- Two new cases of COVID-19 have been identified in Catawba County, bringing the county’s current total case count to 14. There have been 503 people tested for COVID-19 in Catawba County and 172 negative…

Happy Birthday Carolyn!!! Carolyn Cook Craig was born on March 26, 1918 to Oliver and Ella Cook. She was one of six children, Artie Mae, Fred, Almeta, Sherman, Wilson and herself. She lived in Hudson until she met and married her husband…

LENOIR, NC (March 28, 2020) — Here is the Caldwell County Health Department COVID-19 Update for Saturday, March 28, 2020.  Caldwell County Confirmed COVID-19 Cases COVID-19 Tests Conducted Negative Tests 3 432 122…

LENOIR, NC (March 27, 2020) -- Through a new campaign called “In This Together”,  Blue Ridge Energy is increasing its efforts to help provide critical financial assistance to members and customers served by the electric cooperative and its…

LENOIR, NC (March 27, 2020) — Here is the Caldwell County Health Department COVID-19 Update for Friday, March 27, 2020.  Caldwell County Confirmed COVID-19 Cases COVID-19 Tests Conducted Negative Tests 3 432 122…

RALEIGH, NC (March 27, 2020) -- Governor Roy Cooper ordered people in the state of North Carolina to stay at home for thirty days, until April 29, 2020, in another step to slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. Governor Cooper’s…

BOONE, NC (March 27, 2020) -- A fifth Watauga County resident has tested positive for COVID-19 (novel coronavirus). This case had travel history and has been in isolation since being tested. The local public health staff have identified the…

HICKORY, NC (March 27, 2020) -- One new case of COVID-19 has been identified in Catawba County, bringing the county’s current total case count to 10. Public Health is working to identify close contacts who may be affected and is advising…

RALEIGH, NC (Mar 27, 2020) -- Governor Roy Cooper announced today that parents who need food assistance for their children can text FOODNC to 877-877 to locate nearby free meal sites. The texting service is also available in Spanish by…

ASHEVILLE, NC (March 27, 2020) -- To protect public health and safety and align with guidance from State of North Carolina health officials and experts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), recreation facilities at…

CHAPEL HILL, NC (March 24, 2020) -- As the leader of UNC Health, a system of 11 hospitals across our State and the Dean of the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, to say the last several weeks have been stressful would be a…

RALEIGH, NC (March 26, 2020) -- N.C. Forest Service officials urge citizens to reconsider burning yard debris through the end of May, which historically marks the end of spring wildfire season in North Carolina. Consider alternatives to…

LENOIR, NC (March 26, 2020) — Here is the Caldwell County Health Department COVID-19 Update for Thursday, March 26, 2020.  Caldwell County Confirmed COVID-19 Cases COVID-19 Tests Conducted Negative Tests 3 431 114…

LENOIR, NC (March 26, 2020) -- In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care remains committed to provide quality patient-centered care to patients in homes, long-term-care facilities, and their patient care…

HICKORY, NC (March 26, 2020 at 11:13am) -- Five new cases of COVID-19 have been identified in Catawba County, bringing the county’s current total of cases to nine. Catawba County Public Health received the positive test results overnight…

HICKORY, NC (March 26, 2020) -- Construction of City Walk in the Union Square area of Downtown Hickory has begun.  The parallel parking spaces along the railroad tracks at Union Square have been permanently closed for construction of City…

HUDSON, NC (March 25, 2020) -- To help meet the needs of Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute students transitioning to online courses, Google has donated Chromebook laptop computers for students in need. Since announcing…