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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…

LENOIR, NC (March 25, 2020) — Here is the Caldwell County Health Department COVID-19 Update for Wednesday, March 25, 2020.  Caldwell County Confirmed COVID-19 Cases COVID-19 Tests Conducted Negative Tests 3 370 78…

RALEIGH, NC (March 24, 2020) -- Our office has received reports of scammers going door to door in neighborhoods selling coronavirus testing kits and cleaning supplies. This activity could be both a scam and a pretense to enter your home,…

RALEIGH, NC (March 24, 2020) -- In a letter to President Trump, Governor Roy Cooper has requested a major disaster declaration for the State of North Carolina due to the continuing impacts of COVID-19 on North Carolina. “It’s important…

RALEIGH, NC (March 24, 2020) -- Governor Cooper directed $50 million in school funding flexibility to help public schools and support the greatest needs to serve students during the COVID-19 crisis. Governor Cooper has ordered North…

RALEIGH, NC (March 25, 2020) -- The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first COVID-19 associated deaths. A person from Cabarrus County died on March 24 from complications associated with the virus. The…

MORGANTON, NC (March 24, 2020) -- At 6pm today, the Burke County Health Director was notified by the North Carolina State Lab that two people tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). One is a Burke County resident and one is a resident…

LENOIR, NC (March 24, 2020) — Here is the Caldwell County Health Department COVID-19 Update for Tuesday, March 24, 2020.  Caldwell County Confirmed COVID-19 Cases COVID-19 Tests Conducted Negative Tests 1 324 32…

BOONE, NC (March 24, 2020) -- A third Watauga County resident has tested positive for COVID-19 (novel coronavirus). This case had travel history, has been in isolation since being tested, and is improving. The local public health staff…

RALEIGH, NC (March 23, 2020) -- This afternoon Gov. Roy Cooper announced that the closure of public school facilities as instructional settings for K-12 students will be extended through May 15. While school buildings are closed for…

LENOIR, NC (March 23, 2020) — Here is the Caldwell County Health Department COVID-19 Update for Monday, March 23, 2020. Caldwell County Confirmed COVID-19 Cases COVID-19 Tests Conducted Negative Tests 0 244 14…

CARY, NC (March 23, 2020) -- NC 2-1-1 is an information and referral service provided by United Way of North Carolina. Accessible via an easy-to-remember, three-digit number, families and individuals can call to obtain free and confidential…

HICKORY, NC (March 23, 2020) -- Three new cases of COVID-19 have been identified in Catawba County, bringing the county’s current total of cases to four. Catawba County Public Health received the positive test results Monday morning and…

RALEIGH, NC (March 23, 2020) -- Today, Governor Roy Cooper ordered tighter limits on gatherings and extended school closures statewide to May 15, 2020. The order also closed some businesses that require close social interaction and…

UPDATE...LENOIR, NC (March 23, 2020 at 6:29pm) -- Gov. Roy Cooper extended school closure to May 15 in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Governor Cooper's…

LENOIR, NC (March 22, 2020) -- Here is the Caldwell County Health Department COVID-19 Update for Sunday, March 22, 2020. Caldwell County Confirmed COVID-19 Cases COVID-19 Tests Conducted Negative Tests 0 55 3…