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Dedication

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The Foundation Forward Charters of FreedomEducational Park Dedication Ceremony will take placeFriday, May 20th at 11:00 A.M. at 227 Main StreetWest in Downtown Valdese. Residents should beaware that this ceremony will feature sevenconsecutive cannon firings. These shots

Primary Election

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Here are some results from Tuesday’s Primary Election: Mayor of Hickory Hank Guess 75%  Quentae Hill 12%, a runoff will take place in July. The Catawba County Clerk of Court winner was Kim Sigmon Burke County Sheriff 

Infant Formula WIC

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As families nationwide are facing challenges accessing infant formulas, Caldwell County’s Women Infants and Children (WIC) program continues to provide supplemental nutritious foods and nutrition education to participants. To meet the requests of local WIC agencies, NC

Memorial Day Car Show

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Come celebrate our 20th year of remembrance of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Our Memorial Day Car Show will be one you don’t want to miss! Goody bags stuffed full for the first

Special Meeting

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The Caldwell County Board of Commissioners has called a special meeting on Wednesday, May 18, at 5:30 p.m. in the City/County Chambers to discuss the 2022-23 Budget. The Board will also review various budget revisions, a litter

Primary Election

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The primary election is today.  Polls opened at 630am and close at 730pm.  For information on your polling location check with your county board of elections.  A few key races include the Burke County Sheriffs race between

Bond Set At $88,500

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Bond was set at $88,500 for a Lenoir man.  30 year old Xavier Dontay Dula was arrested by Caldwell County Sheriff’s officers.  He faces felony speeding to elude arrest, larceny of a motor vehicle and larceny of

Caldwell Arts Council

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The Caldwell Arts Council is currently accepting portfolios from local and regional artists for exhibitions in 2023 and 2024. Exhibitions run for six weeks to two months on either floor of the arts council facility.  Details for

Swim Club

Registration for the Summer Swim Club is open through Friday, May 27, 2022. Parents can register their children for the club at the Lenoir Aquatic & Fitness Center. The cost to participate is $45 for City residents

Meth Arrest

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Bond was set at $60,000 for a Hickory woman.  27 year old Morgan Marie Canipe was arrested by Catawba County Sheriffs Officers.  She faces failure to appear on methamphetamine possession charges.  She was placed in the Catawba