New Health Director for Caldwell County Announced
Anna Martin, MPH, has been named Health Director for the Caldwell County Health Department, at the June 13th, 2019 Board of Health meeting. Martin has served as Public Health Public Information Officer, Health Education Supervisor, Assistant Health
One of three suspects in custody after armed robbery in Morganton
One of three suspects in an early morning armed robbery is in custody, but the manhunt continues for the remaining two suspects. Three men, armed with guns, robbed the Speedway convenience store off Interstate 40 just before
Cajah’s Mountain man accused of inappropriately touching boy
A Cajah’s Mountain man is accused of molesting a young boy and investigators believe there could be more. The News-Topic reports George Long came under investigation in 2002 but there was not enough evidence in the case.
WPCC president announces 2020 retirement
Western Piedmont Community College’s president has announced his intention to retire, but he’ll serve one more year on the job before stepping away. The News Herald reports Dr. Michael Helmick’s retirement would go into effect June 30.
GMS Golf Tournament postponed
The 3rd Annual Gamewell Middle School Golf tournament originally scheduled for today has been postponed. A new date has not been chosen yet.