September is National Preparedness Month
LENOIR, NC (September 7, 2023) ⇒ Caldwell County Health Department would like to remind our residents that September is a good time to prepare – not only for the next hurricane or flood – but for any emergency that might put you and your…
PACE@Home names Medical Director, John Uche, MD, FAAFP
NEWTON, NC (September 4, 2023) ⇒ PACE@Home’s team of medical professionals are supported by a payment model designed to provide all-inclusive care for the elderly. Today that organization names a new Medical Director, Dr. John Uche, MD,…
Rabies Case confirmed in Caldwell County
LENOIR, NC (September 6, 2023) ⇒ On September 6, 2023, the North Carolina State Laboratory notified Caldwell County Animal Care Enforcement that a bat submitted for testing was infected with the rabies virus. The bat was found on Steeltown…
Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Fired Upon During Vehicle Chase
LENOIR, NC (September 5, 2023) ⇒ On Sunday, September 3rd, 2023, at 6:28 pm, Deputies with the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office attempted to conduct a vehicle stop on a gold in color 2006 PT Cruiser while traveling on Sawmills School…
Bringing Fire Back to the Mountains – The Southern Blue Ridge PBA
SPRUCE PINE, NC (September 5, 2023) ⇒ Fire has always been a part of the Southern Blue Ridge. Historically, Native Americans and early settlers used controlled, or prescribed, burning to maintain a rich diversity of plants and animals…
Hickory Fire Department Promotes Firefighters
HICKORY, NC (September 5, 2023) ⇒ The following firefighters have been promoted by the Hickory Fire Department.
Doug Ross (Captain)
Douglas "Doug" Ross has been promoted to Fire Captain and has been assigned to Engine 7 on C-Shift.…
Robin’s Nest Annual Victory Classic Golf Tournament Set For October 19th
LENOIR, NC (September 2, 2023) ⇒ The annual Victory Classic Golf Tournament will be held on Thursday, October 19th, at Cedar Rock Country Club. The $55 registration fee per golfer includes lunch at noon. The shotgun start is at 1:00 p.m.…