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A third COVID-19 outbreak has been confirmed in Caldwell County. Two employees at Hickory Falls Health and Rehabilitation tested positive for COVID-19. Eight more positive cases were reported at Brockford Inn Assisted Living. The facility currently has
—Out of concern for public safety and in response to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the City of Newton has suspended public access to all City buildings until further notice. Specific changes to public access include: Newton
Authorities in Catawba County are investigating a murder after a man was found shot inside a home on Hopewell Church Road in Sherrills Ford. According to reports, police found 56 year old Shaun Michael Loughrey dead from one
Caldwell County learned of two COVID-19-related deaths today. One patient, who was over the age of 65, had been hospitalized and was reported to have underlying health conditions. The other patient, who was between the ages of
Another huge NC festival has decided to cancel its event this year due to health concerns over the coronavirus. Organizers of the Carolina Renaissance Festival announced Monday that this years event will not happen. In a press release,
A total of nine COVID-19 cases were reported today in Caldwell County from Sunday to Monday. 40 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed Monday in Catawba County. Burke County did not report numbers over the holiday weekend,
In a July 2 outdoor ceremony at the Transportation and Public Services Center in Hudson, Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute honored a new group of Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) graduates. Six cadets completed more than
Today, an outbreak was reported at NC Department of Public Safety’s Caldwell Correctional Center. Two employees at the minimum security facility tested positive for COVID-19. In congregate living settings, an outbreak of COVID-19 is defined as two
With the 4th of July holiday upon us, local and State health officials want to remind people of actions you can take to continue to protect yourself and others from the coronavirus. Large gatherings are not advised
The US Department of Justice announced the arrest of 14 people from the Western NC area and 11 of the suspects are from Catawba County. All face charges connected to a methamphetamine trafficking ring. Authorities say the
