Granite Falls Photo Contest and special exhibits at the History Museum
GRANITE FALLS, NC (June 29, 2018)…The Granite Falls History Committee is sponsoring a photo contest to solicit pictures that promote the Granite Falls area. They will display entries that meet their criteria at the museum in September.…
State sees first EEE case of the year – Equine owners encouraged to vaccinate animals
RALEIGH, NC (July 9, 2018)…A four-year-old quarter horse stallion in Richmond County was euthanized after contracting the first case of Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis in North Carolina this year. EEE is a mosquito-borne disease that is…
Quilt of Honor Presentation to Veterans of Bethlehem Baptist Church
BETHLEHEM, NC (July 9, 2018)…A Quilt of Honor special presentation for veterans of Bethlehem Baptist Church was made on Sunday, July 1, 2018, by Jane Corley, daughter of Jim and Jean Sherrill. The beautiful patriotic-themed quilt was made…
NC Blackberry Festival set for July 13 & 14
LENOIR, NC (July 7, 2018)…Grab your fork, put on your “eating pants” and get ready for the North Carolina Blackberry Festival, July 13th and 14th in Lenoir. Featuring the world's largest blackberry cobbler, The Blackberry Parade complete…
Tyler Reese Named Caldwell District Manager
LENOIR, NC (July 5 2018)…Tyler Reese has been promoted to district manager of Blue Ridge Energy’s Caldwell district office, where he has worked as a member service representative since 2013.
Reese joined the cooperative in 2011, however,… Litter is an Ugly and a very Unwelcomed Visitor to Wilson Creek
MORTIMER, NC (July 5, 2018)…Bruce Gray, owner of Betsey's Ole Country Store & Cabin Rental in Mortimer, and his team of awesome helpers are fighting littering at Caldwell County’s most beautiful destination, Wilson Creek. On Thursday,…
**Special Attention Wilson Creek Visitors**
LENOIR, NC (July 5, 2018)…There are many miles of gravel roads in Caldwell County, most are well maintained and in suitable condition for standard passenger cars but driving in the mountains presents new challenges for many drivers. Roads…