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CALDWELL COUNTY, NC (September 16, 2018) -- We are monitoring the gauges at Wilson Creek, John’s River, Mulberry Creek, Yadkin River and Buffalo Creek closely.  At this time, all gauges are below flood stage, but they are on the rise and…

LENOIR, NC (September 16, 2018) -- There are currently 11 people, 1 dog, and 1 cat housed in the shelter at West Caldwell High School. Residents in the Wilson Creek and John’s River communities were asked by Sheriff’s deputies to…

RALEIGH, NC (September 15, 2018) -- With Epic amounts of rainfall and walls of water and wind, 2,800 NC Guardmen are on State Active Duty. NC National Guard’s first priority and mission remains safeguarding the lives and property of our…

LENOIR, NC (September 15, 2018) -- Captain Josh Potter of Caldwell County EMS has been deployed to Kinston, North Carolina this morning with no definite answer of when he will return. Potters wife Audrey told us, “I'm so proud of him for…

SAWMILLS, NC (September 15, 2018) -- Mayor Johnnie Greene of the Town of Sawmill, has declared a State of Emergency for the Town of Sawmills effective 10 a.m., Saturday, September 15, 2018, due to potential public safety hazards relating to…

RALEIGH, NC (September 12, 2018) -- Junior Appalachian Musicians, Inc. (JAM), a nonprofit organization based in Independence, VA, will be showcasing more than fifty bluegrass and old-time youth musicians at the upcoming International…

MORGANTON, NC (September 12, 2018) -- Trace the steps of the heroic Overmountain Men and learn about Morganton’s prominent role in the struggle for Independence during the annual Revolutionary War Days celebration, Sept. 29-30. The weekend…