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Hickory, NC (December 2, 2021) -- The holiday season is officially upon us.  While we take this time to cook holiday meals, spend time with family, and decorate our homes, we must also remember that this is a peak time for fires.  Most of…

HICKORY, NC (December 2, 2021) -- The Western Piedmont Symphony Board of Directors is pleased to announce Kelly Swindell as the new Executive Director. She succeeds Ingrid Keller, who recently assumed duties as the Executive Director of…

LENOIR, NC (December 2, 2021) -- Artists from seven counties were invited to participate in the Caldwell Arts Council’s 45th Annual Visual Artists Competition, on display through December 23, 2021. Judge Rogelio Calvo selected the following…

LENOIR, NC (December 2, 2021) -- A dozen frontline and healthcare workers will serve as the Grand Marshals during the City of Lenoir Starry Night Christmas Parade tomorrow night. The Grand Marshals will be Dr. Sarah Young - ICU MD, Jerrell…

RALEIGH, NC (December 1, 2021) -- In North Carolina, a 6-year-old can no longer be seen in juvenile court for grabbing a candy bar from a checkout aisle or for running away from home. A new law that takes effect today raises the lower age…

LENOIR, NC (December 1, 2021) -- The children (known as the Creek Kids Ministry) of Lower Creek Baptist Church in Caldwell County are asking for gently used coats and winter wear for the Caldwell County DSS Foster Care Agency. The Creek…

RALEIGH, NC (November 29, 2021) -- Due to increased fire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits statewide effective at 5 p.m. today until further notice. “It is fall wildfire…