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In response to directives from North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and growing concerns about the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Wilkes County officials have cancelled all mass gatherings of more than 100 people in Wilkes County
In the interest of persons within our custody, our citizens, and officers, the Burke County Sheriff’s Office is implementing a temporary suspension, until further notice, to limit persons within the jail. This suspension will include visitation
As a precaution for Coronavirus (COVID-19) prevention and readiness, Blue Ridge Energy is closing its offices to the public beginning Monday, March 16. Blue Ridge Energy has activated a plan to ensure there is no disruption to
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute will suspend all classes and activities for students the week of March 16, but will continue operating on a regular schedule for employees and student support services. Beginning March 23,
In accordance with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services recommendations, the following City events have been canceled: Leprechaun Leap 5k/10k West End Plan Community Workshop Carolina Sweetheart 4 Miler Lenoir Downtown Cruise In (April 4)
– In light of the announcement made by Minor League Baseball yesterday, the Crawdads are preparing for a delayed start to the 2020 season. We will continue to monitor announcements by Major League Baseball and Minor League Baseball regarding
The City of Lenoir is monitoring the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and working in partnership with local and state agencies to address community and employee safety. Staff has developed a flexible action plan to help mitigate the
As of this morning there were 16 cases of coronavirus in NC and that number is expected to climb. There have been no cases reported in Burke, Caldwell, or Catawba Counties. Meanwhile, concerns for public health has forced
The Catawba Indian Nation will present, on Friday, plans and renderings of the new destination casino planned for a site in Kings Mountain, N.C. As a result of the recent U.S. Department of the Interior’s decision, land
All UNC System institutions will be canceling in person classes and moving students to online courses amind concerns over Coronavirus. This includes Appalachian State University in Boone. The announcement said classes will “transition from in-person instruction to
