National Archery in the Schools Program Tournament Winners Announced including GFMS and SCHS
RALEIGH, NC (March 2, 2021) -- The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is proud to announce the winners of the North Carolina Virtual National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) Tournament. The tournament was held Feb. 20 – 27 and…
Adults 18-24 report highest scam risk in 2020
CHARLOTTE, NC (March 1, 2021) -- Adults ages 18–24 reported the highest median losses ($150) and the highest likelihood of loss (56.6%) to BBB Scam TrackerSM in 2020, according to the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Previously, older age…
Volunteers Needed for Statewide Litter Sweep
RALEIGH, NC (March 2, 2021) -- The N.C. Department of Transportation needs volunteers to help clean up trash along roads during the Adopt-A-Highway Spring Litter Sweep from April 10-24.
Each April and September, NCDOT asks volunteers to…
More Than 1 Million Pounds of Roadside Litter Collected This Year
RALEIGH, NC (March 1, 2021) -- As part of its litter removal efforts, N.C. Department of Transportation crews, contractors and volunteers have now collected more than 1 million pounds of litter from roadsides statewide this year.
“We are…
CCC&TI Watauga Campus to Offer Community Cuisine Cooking Classes
HUDSON, NC (March 1, 2021) -- Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute’s Watauga Campus will be hosting a series of Community Cuisine cooking classes for adults beginning in March. The classes will be held in the culinary kitchen…
Western Piedmont Symphony Partners with Local Organizations for “Concert for the Community”
HICKORY, NC (February 26, 2021) -- The Western Piedmont Symphony will perform a Concert for the Community to unite our community through music on March 6, 2021 at the Drendel Auditorium at the SALT Block and via livestream at 7:30 p.m. This…
Granite Falls man charged with attempted 1st Degree Murder and 1st Degree Arson
LENOIR, NC (March 1, 2021) -- Sheriff Alan C. Jones announces that on Sunday, February 28, 2021 a structure fire was reported to the Caldwell County Communications Center at 4955 Morrison Place in Granite Falls, NC. Sawmills Fire…