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White Awarded Long Leaf Pine

For his more than 50 years of public service, former Caldwell County Manager Bobby White received the Order of the Long Leaf Pine at a ceremony Thursday in Lenoir. During his public service career, White also served

Caldwell celebrates Commerce Center’s 30th Year

Caldwell County Government, Caldwell County Economic Development, the Caldwell Chamber of Commerce, Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute and the Caldwell NC Works Center celebrated the 30th anniversary of the dedication of the Commerce building in Lenoir

Unemployment Rates For Aug. Released

Unemployment rates rose in 41 counties in August with 28 counties falling and 31 remaining unchanged. Burke, Caldwell and Catawba remained unchanged from July to August while Alexander had a slight increase. The Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton metro unemployment rate

Caldwell NCWorks Job Fair is Oct. 3

Speaking of employment – NCWorks’ Caldwell Career Center will host its Fall Job Fair from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 3 at the Lenoir branch of the Caldwell County Library at 120 Hospital Ave.

CCC&TI Trustee Re-Appointed, Sworn In

A member of the Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute Board of Trustees was recently re-appointed and sworn in. Christopher Barlowe, who was appointed by Caldwell County Commissioners for a four-year term, was sworn in during a ceremony earlier this

Burke Recovery Rally is Saturday

Burke Substance Abuse Network will host the Burke Recovery Rally on Saturday, Sept. 30 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Catawba Meadows Park in Morganton. There will be music, free food, community agencies and resources, a

Zoe and Cloyd at The Chapel of Rest

The four-member Americana band Zoe and Cloyd will perform a program of traditional, bluegrass, and original music on Sunday, Oct. 15, starting at 4 p.m. Admission is $20 for adults and $5 for 12 and younger. Guests can

Dyson Receives Long Leaf Pine Award

According to the Taylorsville Times, retired Alexander County Clerk of Superior Court Danny T. Dyson has received the Order of the Long Leaf Pine from N.C. Governor Roy Cooper. The award was presented by Dyson’s predecessor, retired