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Caldwell County learned of its 17th COVID-19-related death today. The patient, who was over the age of 75, was reported to have underlying conditions. To be counted by the county as a COVID-19-related death, the death certificate
More than 220 pounds of Methamphetamine was seized earlier this week in Wilkes County and it is believed to be the largest amount ever seized in Western NC. Police began an investigation back in June and had
Schools across the area will re-open for students on Monday and officials are asking parents to do a safety check if their child is going to be riding the bus. Parents are asked to conduct a health
The Caldwell County Sheriffs Office says it appears someone was driving down Campground Rd recently shooting at street signs but one of the shots went into a house around the 2500 block of Campground Rd. No on
Hickory police have made a second arrest in connection to a shooting death that happened on July 29th. 30 year old Donald Simpson died after being shot in the area of 1st Street SW. Hickory Police have
Some officers in Lenoir recently made a generous donation to help students in Caldwell County’s 6 elementary city district schools. Officer from the Community Police Platoon say the school supplies were purchased using proceeds from the ad
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
