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Catawba County Public Health reported one coronavirus related death on Wednesday. A total of 31 people have died due to complications from the virus in Catawba county. Health officials confirmed 20 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday.
Burke County health officials reported the 29th and 30th Coronavirus related deaths on Wednesday. The individuals were in their 80s and 90s and were not hospitalized and died from underlying medical conditions.
Commissioner Que Tucker Statement on amended 2020-2021 Sport Calendar “You all have been waiting patiently for a decision from the NCHSAA relative to an amended sport calendar for the 2020-2021 academic year. Please keep in mind that
Caldwell County recently purchased thermal imaging systems for its public buildings. The systems, designed to automate body temperature screening, allows staff to efficiently and effectively check temperatures of everyone entering county facilities. “During the COVID-19 pandemic, temperature
One of the largest auto shows in the southeast has been cancelled due to the pandemic. Officials with Charlotte Motor Speedway have announced the fall Penzoil Auto Fair scheduled for October 22 – 24 has been cancelled.
A Caldwell County church recently donated money to help families with school students. Living Hope Church presented the Caldwell County school board with a $10,000 donation to purchase hot spots to assist families with internet connectivity during
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has received its first reported case of a confirmed SARS-CoV-2 positive dog in North Carolina. SARS-CoV-2 is the virus that causes COVID-19 in humans. On Monday, Aug. 3,
Nineteen COVID-19 cases were reported to the Health Department since Friday — 15 in the 28645 Zip code, three in the 28630, and one in the 28601. Five patients are under the age of 17; five patients
U.S. Attorney Andrew Murray announced today that Travis Justin Stout, 36, of Hickory, N.C., was sentenced to 108 months in prison and three years of supervised release for drug trafficking conspiracy and possession with intent to distribute
A portion of Interstate 40 at Rock Barn Road in Catawba County was closed for a time on Monday after A tractor trailer truck hauling over 40,000 of meat swerved to avoid slow traffic, ran up an
