Blue Ridge Energy Secures Over $2.8 Million in USDA Funding for Three Caldwell County Projects
LENOIR, NC (February 22, 2019) -- As part of the mission of electric cooperatives to assist rural communities with quality of life economic development issues, funds are awarded to selected entries by the government’s Rural Economic…
Caldwell Chamber of Commerce Names Bryan Moore as its President and CEO
LENOIR, NC (February 21, 2019) -- It is with great pleasure that we announce Caldwell Chamber of Commerce’s new President and CEO, Bryan Moore. Mr. Moore takes the helm on March 4th and brings with him a wealth of experience as a business… Coming attractions at the Granite Falls History and Transportation Museum
GRANITE FALLS, NC (February 22, 2019) -- In recognition of National Quilting Month, the Granite Falls History Committee will sponsor a quilt show/contest at the Granite Falls History and Transportation Museum during March. Visitors to the…
Rockslide Closes I-40 Near State Line
ASHEVILLE, NC (February 22, 2019) -- Debris from a rockslide has closed both directions of traffic on Interstate 40 near the Tennessee state line at least through Friday night.
Westbound lanes toward Tennessee are closed at U.S. 276 exit,…
Mental Health training a top priority
LENOIR, NC (February 21, 2019) -- With the rise of mental health needs prevalent among middle and high school students across the country, mental health for both students and personnel has become a top priority in the Caldwell County…
Crawdads Set Spring Fling for March 23rd
HICKORY, NC (February 21, 2019) -- The Crawdads will be hosting their annual Spring Fling, presented by Lonnie Shook CPA PLLC, at the Frans on Saturday, March 23rd from 10:30am to 1pm. The free stadium event will be full of games, food, and…
Virtual Dementia Tour®: An Experience that Can Change Your Outlook
HUDSON, NC (February 21, 2019) -- “I had no idea.” “Everyone on the planet needs to experience this!” “You are an active learner…you walk in the shoes of someone with dementia.” “My mom struggled with dementia for 12 years, but it wasn’t…