UNC Health Halts Asymptomatic COVID Testing in Hospital Emergency Departments
CHAPEL HILL, NC (January 15, 2022) -- Effective immediately, UNC Health hospitals will no longer administer COVID tests to the general public who are not experiencing symptoms in their emergency departments (EDs). With the impact of the…
Caldwell County Declares State of Emergency
LENOIR, NC (January 15, 2022) -- Chairman Randy Church of the Caldwell County Commissioners has declared a State of Emergency for Caldwell County effective tonight (January 15,) at 10 p.m. in preparation for the winter storm predicted for…
State Officials Urge Final Preparations for Winter Storm
RALEIGH, NC (January 15, 2022) -- Governor Cooper and state officials are urging North Carolina residents to complete their preparations today for the incoming winter storm, which will cause substantial impacts across the state beginning in…
Homicide/Officer Involved Shooting in Granite Falls
GRANITE FALLS, NC (January 14, 2022) -- On Friday, January 14, 2022 at 8:11 pm, Deputies with the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office responded to an Unknown Trouble call at 4376 Terrapin Ridge Lane in Granite Falls. Once on scene Deputies…
Governor Cooper Urges Preparation in Advance of Winter Storm and Signs State of Emergency
RALEIGH, NC (January 14, 2022) -- Governor Roy Cooper is urging people across North Carolina to prepare for a significant incoming winter storm and has signed a state of emergency in advance of the storm’s arrival.
“This storm will bring…
Significant Weather Event Expected for Caldwell County Saturday Through Sunday Night
LENOIR, NC (January 14, 2022) -- Caldwell County Emergency Services is asking all Caldwell County citizens to be prepared for heavy snow Saturday night through Sunday night.
First responders are making preparations for the storm and asking…
NCDOT: Get Prepared Now for Winter Storm
RALEIGH, NC (January 14, 2022) -- As the N.C. Department of Transportation prepares for this weekend’s winter weather, North Carolinians are urged to get any food or other supplies they may need, because travel could be dangerous during the…