Initiative brings free WiFi to Hickory Public Library parking lots
HICKORY, NC (December 22, 2020) -- Free 5G WiFi now is available in Hickory Public Library parking lots as part of the state’s N.C. Student Connect partnership and “Park and Learn” project.
The new WiFi network is in action at both Hickory…
CCHD COVID-19 Update #231 (December 21, 2020)
LENOIR, NC (December 21, 2020) — Here is the Caldwell County Health Department COVID-19 Update for Monday, December 21, 2020.
Today, Caldwell County confirmed three COVID-19-related deaths and saw a record number of residents…
CCHD COVID-19 Update #230 (December 19, 2020)
LENOIR, NC (December 19, 2020) — Here is the Caldwell County Health Department COVID-19 Update for Saturday, December 19, 2020.
One hundred twenty-four cases — 82 in the 28645 Zip code, 22 in 28630, 17 in 28638, one in 28601, one in…
SHP Working to Keep Drivers Safe During the Holidays
RALEIGH, NC (December 19, 2020) -- With the holiday season in full swing, the State Highway Patrol will be looking to curb the unexpected increase in fatal collisions experienced in 2020. The anticipated increase in vehicle traffic over…
CCHD COVID-19 Update #229 (December 18, 2020)
LENOIR, NC (December 18, 2020) — Here is the Caldwell County Health Department COVID-19 Update for Friday, December 18, 2020.
Ninety-six cases — 53 in the 28645 Zip code, 27 in 28630, 10 in 28638, three in 28601, one in 28624; and two in…
Don’t forget about the City of Lenoir’s curb-side Christmas tree pickup
LENOIR, NC (December 18, 2020) -- The City of Lenoir offers lots of sanitation services for customers, including picking up Christmas trees. Residents can request many of those services on the City website.
The Sanitation Division provides…
Two lanes of West Ave in City of Lenoir closed Monday morning
LENOIR, NC (December 18, 2020) -- The City of Lenoir will close two lanes of West Avenue in front of the old Caldwell County Emergency Medical Services building, 616 West Ave., at 7:00 am Monday morning. The lane closure is will help…
Sawmills Fire & Rescue hires first fulltime Chief
SAWMILLS, NC (December 17, 2020) -- Since Sawmills Fire & Rescue was founded and incorporated in 1958, the department has been served by 10 volunteer fire chiefs—including the current volunteer chief, Kyle Clontz. For 62 years these…
CCHD COVID-19 Update #228 (December 17, 2020)
LENOIR, NC (December 17, 2020) — Here is the Caldwell County Health Department COVID-19 Update for Thursday, December 17, 2020.
Today, Caldwell County learned of two COVID-19-related deaths and received a record-setting number of…
Jessie Bowman, WWII Veteran, member of the “Greatest Generation,” longtime barber and…
GRANITE FALLS, NC (December 16, 2020) -- Jessie Odell Bowman was born on December 28th, 1919 to Cordia Brown Bowman and Earl H Bowman in the Bethlehem community in Alexander County. Jessie was born to deaf parents and had to work at an…
Burke-McDowell-Caldwell County Producers Urged to Consider NAP Risk Protection Coverage Before Crop…
MORGANTON, NC (December 16, 2020) -- The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) encourages you to review available USDA crop risk protection options, including federal crop insurance and Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) coverage,…
CCHD COVID-19 Update #227 (December 16, 2020)
LENOIR, NC (December 16, 2020) — Here is the Caldwell County Health Department COVID-19 Update for Wednesday, December 16, 2020.
Caldwell County confirmed its 55th COVID-19-related death today. The patient, who was between the ages of 65…
New year, new homes in Downtown Lenoir
LENOIR, NC (December 16, 2020) -- The new year will bring new places to live in Downtown Lenoir as developers finish up work on two new housing projects in the heart of the city.
Jesse Plaster is building five apartments at 1001 West Ave.…
Governor Signs State Disaster Declaration for Flood Recovery After Tropical Storm Eta (Caldwell…
RALEIGH, NC (December 15, 2020) -- Today Governor Roy Cooper signed a state disaster declaration for Alexander County and the surrounding counties of Caldwell, Catawba, Iredell, and Wilkes, after heavy rains associated with the remains of…
CCHD COVID-19 Update #226 (December 15, 2020)
LENOIR, NC (December 15, 2020) — Here is the Caldwell County Health Department COVID-19 Update for Tuesday, December 15, 2020.
Today, Caldwell County experienced its busiest day since the pandemic began. A record-number of cases and…
Better Business Bureau Warns Consumers to Think Twice Before Buying from These Social Media Ads
MATTHEWS, NC (December 14, 2020) -- Social media advertising is an effective way for small businesses to get the word out about their products. Unfortunately, the same goes for scams. BBB Scam Tracker has received thousands of complaints…
CCHD COVID-19 Update #225 (December 14, 2020)
LENOIR, NC (December 14, 2020) — Here is the Caldwell County Health Department COVID-19 Update for Monday, December 14, 2020.
Thirty-eight Caldwell County residents are hospitalized with COVID-19. Twenty-two patients are at UNC Caldwell…
Advance Care Planning Workshop: Living Will, Healthcare Power of Attorney and Benefits Overview
LENOIR, NC (December 14, 2020) -- Advance care planning is a process to help your loved ones know how to speak for you if you are ever unable to make your own medical decisions. It is planning for the unexpected.
Caldwell Hospice and…