Local News
Caldwell County was largely spared by Florence over the weekend. The News Topic reports the county did not have much flooding. Wilson Creek rose seven feet above its normal level but no homes were affected. Wind and
Firefighters from Caldwell County have been deployed to assist with hurricane relief. A Four man crew has been sent to Brunswick County to assist in providing manpower for emergency operations in the area. The Hickory Daily Record
A firefighter was knocked unconscious in an accident while working to remove a fallen tree from a road in eastern Caldwell County yesterday morning. A crew from the Little River Fire Department went to remove the tree
Here is an update in school closures in the Catawba Valley. Classes for both the Caldwell and Watauga campuses are cancelled. Caldwell and Avery County Schools are closed for students and Staff. Avery County Schools are closed
A child was hospitalized with serious injuries after a dog bite Monday afternoon. The News Herald reports the child was bitten by a pit bull and may have injuries to the head and eye area. The dog
A Former Burke County officer is being indicted for embezzlement. Former Lt. Jody Wayne Price is accused of embezzling over $16,000. The News Herald reports Price was assigned to the Burke County Sheriff’s Offices’ Narcotics Task Force
Residents in Burke County are being asked to help keep storm drains clear ahead of Hurricane Florence. The News Herald reports Public Works officials in Valdese and Morganton say they are working to clear storm drains ahead
Sawmills Volunteer Fire and Rescue got a new custom fire truck. The NewsTopic reports the truck is designed for efficiency and can hold 6 firefighters and is a recuse pumps meaning it can be used both in
Five Caldwell County Schools received lower scores on the state Department of Public Instruction annual report card. The Middle College, Hibriten, William Lenoir, Gamewell Elementary and West Lenoir Elementary schools all received one grade lower than last
A 3rd overdose has led to murder charges in Caldwell County. Kelvis Blake Dula of Lenoir is being indicted on a charge of second-degree murder in the death of Madison Leigh Workman who was found dead in
