Blue Ridge Energy Restoring Power Due to Snow Storm
LENOIR, NC (6 am - January 3, 2022) -- Blue Ridge Energy is responding to restore power outages resulting from severe weather Monday morning.
Line technicians restored power in a little over an hour to over 5,000 members in Ashe County…
State Prepares For Season’s First Winter Weather in Mountains, Severe Storms in Other Areas
RALEIGH, NC (January 2, 2022) -- Over the next 12-24 hours, portions of North Carolina could see severe storms, heavy rain, significant snowfall, gusty winds, and coastal flooding. Governor Roy Cooper urges North Carolinians to stay aware…
Blue Ridge Energy Is Ready to Respond If Winter Storm Causes Outages
LENOIR, NC (January 2, 2022) -- Blue Ridge Energy is prepared and ready to respond should the winter storm predicted tonight and Monday lead to power outages in the cooperative’s service area of Caldwell, Watauga, Ashe, Alleghany, and…
Lost Cove Wildfire 80% Contained – Final Update
NEBO, NC (January 1, 2022) -- Light rain and humid conditions over the last two days allowed firefighters to continue progress containing the Lost Cove Fire, which remains at an estimated 1,000 acres and is now 80% contained. The fire has…
Department of Social Services Seeks Public Comment on Work First Plan
LENOIR, NC (December 30, 2021) -- Caldwell County Department of Social Services is asking for the community’s input on its Work First Block Grant Plan for 2023-2026.
An income-based program, Work First provides parents with short-term…
Caldwell Baptist Association Church & Community News
LENOIR, NC (December 29, 2021) — The Caldwell Baptist Association assists churches and non-profit organizations in advertising news and events. The Church/Community news goes out every Wednesday. If you would like to advertise in this…
Fourth confirmed rabies case in Caldwell County
LENOIR, NC (December 29) -- On December 29, 2021, the North Carolina State Laboratory notified Caldwell County Animal Control that a skunk submitted for testing was infected with the rabies virus — the fourth confirmed case in the county…