Lenoir Mayor on George Floyd Death
Here is a statement issued by Lenoir Mayor Joe Gibbons As the Mayor of the City of Lenoir, I wish to express my thoughts regarding the tragic and unnecessary death of Mr. George Floyd that occurred
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Over 100 Tested in Caldwell County
116 people were tested at the Caldwell County Health Department’s first Drive-thru COVID-19 Testing event Wednesday. Many of the people tested today reported being asymptomatic, but having been in contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19.
Pharmacist Receives Above and Beyond Award
—John Hayes, pharmacist and owner of Caldwell Discount Drug Company in Hudson, received Caldwell Hospice’s Above and Beyond award for the first quarter of 2020 for his exemplary commitment to service. “John continually goes above and beyond
Testing Increases in Caldwell County
The number of people being tested in Caldwell County continues to increase. Between Friday afternoon and Monday afternoon 331 tests were completed. On Tuesday, another 165 people were tested. Testing is recommended for the following individuals: Anyone
Case Farms Says Employees Health Top Concern
Below is a statement from Case Farms. Officials would neither confirm nor deny if any of it’s employees were infected. The safety of our employees is our top priority at Case Farms. We are taking
Morganton Fireworks/Pools Reopening
As communities throughout our state begin to reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Morganton Parks and Recreation Department is excited to provide citizens with something to look forward to by reopening some facilities and holding
Section of Lenoir Greenway Closed
Section of City of Lenoir greenway near Days Inn closed A small section of the City of Lenoir greenway near Days Inn on US 321 has been closed due to a sink hole. City staff will repair
Local Teen Killed in Accident
A local teen was killed in an accident on Friday. 16-year-old Shane Cassavaugh was a sophomore at Hibriten High School and very active in the sport of motocross. Online, many motocross facilities across the area posted tributes
2 New COVID-19 Deaths Reported In the Area
Burke County Public Health was notified Monday of the sixteenth death in Burke County. The person was in their 30’s and died from complications associated with underlying medical issues and tested positive for COVID-19 later. The cases
Burke Covid-19 Testing Wednesday
Wednesday, June 3, the Burke County Health Department will be hosting a targeted first come first serve drive thru COVID-19 testing clinic at East Burke Middle School parking lot for individuals that live in the eastern portion
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