Hurricane Helene Storm Related Fatalities Update
RALEIGH, NC (October 18, 2024) ⇒ There are 95 verified storm-related fatalities in North Carolina as of Friday, October 18, 2024 for Hurricane Helene. The numbers are updated daily. The information is verified through official channels and…
Hickory Fire Department dispatched to an incident involving a vehicle in the lake
HICKORY, NC (October 18, 2024) ⇒ At approximately 7:39 Friday morning, Hickory firefighters were dispatched to an incident involving a vehicle in the water in the area of 12th Street Drive NW (Blue Docks). Prior to arrival, firefighters…
$800,000 Awarded to 18 Districts for Coding and Mobile App Development – Caldwell County…
RALEIGH, NC (October 15, 2024) ⇒ A total of $800,000 in grants has been awarded to 18 North Carolina school districts to help develop student skills in computer science through coding.
The Coding and Mobile App Development Grant program,…
Wood, Fire, Smoke Festival this Saturday in downtown Lenoir
LENOIR, NC (October 15, 2024) ⇒ The Wood, Fire Smoke Festival will be back in Downtown Lenoir this Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. In addition to the great vendors and crafting demonstrations, organizers plan to collect donations for Hurricane…
Residents Can Apply for Help Buying Food
LENOIR, NC (October 15, 2024) ⇒ Caldwell County residents impacted by Hurricane Helene can apply for help buying food through the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP). Residents can apply in person at the Old…
City of Hickory curbside leaf collection set to begin on Nov. 11
HICKORY, NC (October 14, 2024) ⇒ City of Hickory Public Works crews collected more than 8 million pounds of leaves during the 2023-2024 leaf season, and crews are geared up and ready to begin this year’s loose leaf collection on Nov. 11.…
BBB Tip: Enjoy supporting businesses during annual fall sales, and stay alert for online scammers
CHARLOTTE, NC (October 8, 2024) ⇒ The annual sales of big-name retailers often take place a few times throughout the year. More deals are great for consumers, and more people out shopping is great for businesses large and small. Just be…