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CALDWELL COUNTY, NC (December 4, 2016)...According to Blue Ridge Energy officials, at 3:30 A.M. on the morning of Friday, December 2, 2016 a bolt that held a guy wire in place broke which caused a power pole to break.  899 customers were…

CALDWELL COUNTY, NC (December 4, 2016)...The administrative phone lines at the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office and the Telecommunications Center are temporarily out of service. The phone numbers affected are 828-758-2324 and 828-757-1400.…

CALDWELL COUNTY, NC (December 2, 2016)...The Caldwell County Fire Marshal’s Office has lifted the burning ban that was put in place on November 9. The burning ban is lifted as of 5 p.m. today. Kevin Brown, Caldwell County Fire Marshal still…

WATAUGA COUNTY, NC (December 1, 2016)...The Horton fire is 95% contained and 1,450 acres. There are approximately 50 resources on the fire. Over three inches of rain have helped firefighters extinguish hot spots. Although the rain…

CALDWELL COUNTY, NC (December 01, 2016)…This week’s Caldwell Journal is available to read as a PDF or as a Booklet. Just click on the links below. You can also read any of our past editions by clicking on “Paper Online” above. Click on…

BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC (November 30, 2016)...Beech Mountain Academy is holding open registration for the 2016/2017 season. BMA has two teams, Alpine Racing and Freestyle Ski/Snowboard. Beech Mountain Academy is open to children 5-18 years old…

GRANITE FALLS, NC (November 28, 2016)…FCW will be having an Open House on Friday, December 16 from 5pm t0 9pm and Saturday, December 17 from 10am to 6pm. Though visitors are welcome any time, at the open houses we make a special effort to…