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Caldwell County learned of its 18th COVID-19-related death today. The patient, who was between the ages of 65 and 74, had been hospitalized and was reported to have underlying health conditions. Forty COVID-19 cases were reported to the

Catawba County Public Health is investigating a newly identified outbreak of COVID-19 at Brian Center East, where 4 residents have tested positive for the virus. The facility is informing residents, their family members, and staff about the

One person was transported to the hospital Monday morning following a house fire on Miller Bridge Road in Burke County.  A woman who lived at the home is expected to be ok but suffered smoke inhalation.  A

Public schools and colleges across the area return to learning today, both in person and online.  Both will be new experiences for teachers and students.   Due to the pandemic, students and teachers attending in person will be

Heavy rain over the weekend was responsible for several roads in the area being damaged and some had to be closed to traffic.  Catawba County Commissioners declared a State of Emergency on Saturday due to the excessive

Caldwell County learned of its 17th COVID-19-related death today. The patient, who was over the age of 75, was reported to have underlying conditions. To be counted by the county as a COVID-19-related death, the death certificate

More than 220 pounds of Methamphetamine was seized earlier this week in Wilkes County and it is believed to be the largest amount ever seized in Western NC.  Police began an investigation back in June and had

Schools across the area will re-open for students on Monday and officials are asking parents to do a safety check if their child is going to be riding the bus.  Parents are asked to conduct a health

The Caldwell County Sheriffs Office says it appears someone was driving down Campground Rd recently shooting at street signs but one of the shots went into a house around the 2500 block of Campground Rd.  No on