Caldwell Co. Commissioners Proclaim Adoption Awareness Month

Caldwell County Commissioners recently proclaimed November Adoption Awareness Month, recognizing the Department of Social Services’ role in helping connect children in need with loving families.  In addition to needing adoptive families, DSS is looking for foster parents

Bojangles shares fried turkey instructions online

If your family usually depends on Bojangles for your fried holiday turkey, you’re out of luck.  The restaurant says they will no longer offer the popular seasoned, fried bird – at least this year.  But there is

Driver arrested following police chase in Drexel

A police chase that reached speeds over 90 miles per hour Wednesday afternoon ended when the driver of the car wrecked.  Three people were inside the car when it overturned on Reed St. in Drexel.  Police were

Vale man receives 10-year sentence

A Vale man has been sentenced to at least ten years in prison after being convicted of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill and possession of a firearm by a felon.  Tykevious Owan Thomas

NCEM safety tip for cold weather

NC Emergency Management and local fire officials remind people to keep safety in mind during the recent cold snap.  The cold weather has many across the state plugging in space heaters or cranking up the fireplace.  Help

Registration opens today for CCC&TI

New student registration for the spring semester at both campuses of Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute begins today.  Final registration for all students will be January 2.  Spring semester classes begin Jan. 6.