Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute held graduation last Friday. There were 783 total graduates from the Caldwell and Watauga campuses. The ceremony was held at the JE Broyhill Civic Center in Lenoir. The graduates age range
A Hudson man is under a $150,000 secured bond. James Douglas Chester 30, faces possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver marijuana and conspire to sell and deliver schedule 6 controlled substance. The report was on
I-40 in Burke County was shut down for 3 hours on Thursday. After storms come through the area, power lines were down near exit 111 and exit 107. A utility pole had come down near mile marker
Several agencies were involved in a Caldwell County drug bust. Rebecca Myers Watkins 51, faces possession of controlled substance and other drug charges. She was placed under a $100,000 bond. Britton Nicole Metcalf 30, and Elizabeth Ann
The Caldwell County Planning Board is considering changes to allow towers for cell service to be higher. The current limit is 110 feet. The change would increase height to 200 feet which could improve cell service in
The city of Morganton has announced the headline artist for the Historic Morganton Festival. Chris Lane will be there. He had a gold record song “Take Back Home Girl” last year. The event will be September 7th
The Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office reports an auto larceny. Michael Jimmy Mckinney 33, was placed under a $15,000 bond. He was listed as homeless from Hickory. A court date was set for today.
In the District Attorney race Scott Reilly defeated David Learner 57% to 42%. The Catawba County Sheriff’s race saw Don Brown win 69% to Jason Reid’s 30%. Phillip Price will face Mark Meadows in the fall for
Plans for a 300 acre park project in Valdese are now on hold. Town Manager Seth Eckard made the announcement this week. Area residents had expressed concern over other pressing needs and funding for the park. For
The Caldwell County Schools have a new superintendent. The Caldwell County Board of Education unanimously selected Dr Donald W Phipps. He will take office on July 1, 2018. Since 2010, Dr Phipps has served as superintendent for
