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May 9, 2026 at 11:19 PM
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Emergency departments are overwhelmed as they transform into makeshift homeless shelters, leaving critical care patients without the attention they need.

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Local ER doctors say housing and transportation gaps are straining emergency departments
An emergency physician warned EDs are serving as de facto homeless shelters; speakers said lack of housing, transportation and long-term behavioral-health capacity creates operational strain and reduces access for all patients.
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September 28, 2026 at 1:32 PM
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Caldwell County officials are sounding the alarm on the importance of a 72-hour preparedness kit and a special-needs registry to ensure vulnerable residents get the help they need during emergencies.

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Caldwell County urges residents to sign special-needs registry, keep 72-hour supplies
Officials recommended residents keep at least 72 hours of supplies, highlighted power-outage risks for oxygen-dependent residents, and described a county special-needs registry that maps vulnerable households for responders.
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September 28, 2026 at 4:48 PM
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Hurricane Helen's impact is still reshaping Caldwell County, leaving behind altered landscapes and ongoing challenges for residents and emergency services alike.

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Officials: Hurricane Helen left lasting flood, landslide and river-channel changes in Caldwell County
Caldwell County emergency leaders described how Hurricane Helen changed river channels, caused landslides and left hardwood fuel that raises wildfire risk for years; officials urged resident preparedness and outlined debris-removal and mitigation programs.
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September 27, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Hurricane Helen has left over 800,000 acres of woodland damaged, raising the wildfire threat for the next decade and complicating recovery efforts.

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Emergency officials warn of multi-year wildfire threat after Helen's hardwood blowdown
County officials said hardwoods downed by Hurricane Helen created increased fuel loads that could raise wildfire intensity for 15+ years; officials cited regional damage ("over 800,000 acres") and said Caldwell County recorded 490 acres of major woodland damage.
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September 27, 2026 at 11:02 AM
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Dr. David Lowry's eye-opening SWAT analysis reveals alarming gaps in Caldwell County's response to the opioid crisis, highlighting urgent needs in transportation, pediatric treatment, and recovery housing.

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Physician David Lowry's SWAT analysis highlights gaps: transportation, pediatric treatment, recovery housing
Dr. David Lowry led a participatory SWAT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis, citing strengths like local PORT teams and weaknesses including fragmentation, transportation barriers, limited pediatric behavioral-health services and scarce recovery housing.
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September 27, 2026 at 7:10 PM
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Caldwell County is set to acquire 6.8 acres for just $320,000 to boost local business opportunities—could this be the game-changer the region needs?

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Caldwell County approves $320,000 sales-tax appropriation to buy 6.8 acres in Sawmills for economic development
The board approved using $320,000 from the sales tax reinvestment fund to buy about 6.8 acres at 4054 Lower Cedar Valley Road (negotiated $300,000 purchase price plus $20,000 estimated closing costs). The purchase requires a satisfactory geotechnical test and a clean survey before closing.
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September 29, 2026 at 2:16 PM
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Caldwell County is gearing up to allocate opioid-settlement funds based on community priorities, with a focus on connecting people to treatment and enhancing recovery support.

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Caldwell County staff seek public input on spending opioid-settlement funds; survey shows 143 responses
Staff said opioid-settlement MOA restricts allowable strategies; a county survey of 143 respondents prioritized treatment linkage, employment for people in recovery and increased access to opioid-use-disorder treatment.
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September 27, 2026 at 11:05 AM
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A groundbreaking new alert system in Caldwell County is revolutionizing overdose response by skyrocketing emergency department referrals from 7 to 55, ensuring timely peer support for those in need.

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Caldwell County's PORT links hospitals, peer specialists after Goldie integration; referrals climb
County presenters said integrating Goldie software with UNC Health dispatch systems increased emergency-department referrals to peer support: staff reported growth from 7 ED referrals in the prior year to 55 referrals after integration, with 27 connected to treatment.
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September 28, 2026 at 1:51 AM
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Caldwell County is pioneering a cutting-edge pilot program that merges weather data with fire service insights to deliver targeted fire warnings, helping residents prepare ahead of time.

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County involved in pilot to link weather, forest-service data to fire warnings; radar can spot fires earlier
Officials described participation in a pilot with the National Weather Service, University of Oklahoma and MITRE to develop spatial fire warnings that combine weather, humidity, wind and fuel-load data; they noted radar/satellite detection can dispatch crews before 911 calls in some pilots.
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September 27, 2026 at 10:59 AM
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Today's travel blog is from travels in early April where I explored small town public art, books, and snacks.

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June 5, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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Caldwell County candidates are rallying together to combat a potential 30 million gallon per day water withdrawal from the Catawba River that threatens local reservoirs and water reliability.

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Caldwell County candidates say they will oppose Charlotte-Mecklenburg's Catawba River transfer request
In a forum Q&A, county and commissioner candidates described ongoing litigation and regional coordination to oppose a proposed Charlotte-Mecklenburg interbasin transfer that candidates said could remove millions of gallons per day from the Catawba River and affect Caldwell County reservoirs.
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February 25, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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Caldwell County candidates clashed over crucial issues like education funding and water rights at a heated forum, revealing stark contrasts in their visions for the future.

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Caldwell County candidates outline education, water and economic plans at retired-teacher forum
Candidates for Caldwell County commissioner and the school board spoke before retired school personnel, focusing on school funding and safety, a regional water-transfer dispute, and proposals to grow tourism and local jobs; no formal votes were taken at the forum.
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February 25, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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Caldwell County is investing millions in critical projects, including a $4.8M water tank and a new EMS base, all without using local taxpayer dollars!

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Caldwell County details multimillion-dollar capital projects aimed at emergency readiness and services
County Manager Shane Fox updated the board on completed and near-complete projects: a $4.8M water tank, a $5.2M Cages Mountain EMS base, purchase and renovation of the 36,252 sq ft La-Z-Boy/Kinkade building (totaling about $6M using state appropriations), and the $2.4M Hickory Springs warehouse; staff said none of these used local taxpayer dollars for acquisition or renovations.
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April 29, 2026 at 8:20 AM
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Lenoir is set to transform lives with nearly $1 million in HOME funds, helping 34 first-time homebuyers and revitalizing public facilities—find out how these initiatives are reshaping our community!

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Western Piedmont official briefs council on HOME and CDBG outcomes for FY2025
Jennifer from the Western Piedmont Council of Governments reported that Lenoir received $984,230.65 in HOME funds and $445,772.68 in HOME program income in FY2025; she described homebuyer assistance, CHDO-supported builds and planned CDBG public facility work at the old Lenoir High School.
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September 19, 2026 at 6:28 AM
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Caldwell County’s new 287(g) Task Force agreement moves delegated immigration enforcement from the jail into routine street policing in western North Carolina. #ICE #287g #ImmigrationEnforcement #CaldwellCounty #NorthCarolina #EnlaceLatinoNC
The Caldwell sheriff signs a 287(g) agreement that allows his deputies to conduct immigration enforcement on the street
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September 17, 2026 at 11:28 PM
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A groundbreaking merger is set to reshape healthcare in North Carolina as two public managed-care organizations unite to form Viya Partners, promising improved financial stability and local representation.

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Via Health official briefs commissioners on MCO merger forming 'Viya Partners'
Dustin Burleson of Via Health told the board that two public managed-care organizations are voluntarily merging into the brand Viya Partners (legal name Viya Partners Health) effective Oct. 1 to strengthen finances and preserve local services; counties will be asked to appoint representatives to a consolidated governing board.
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August 27, 2026 at 1:52 PM
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DSS workers are overwhelmed with staggering caseloads—up to 1,600 Medicaid claims per person—as they strive to protect vulnerable children and adults in Caldwell County.

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DSS reports heavy caseloads, 161 children in foster care and staff relief from outsourcing
DSS Director Kim Arnett and staff told commissioners that workers face high caseloads—Medicaid up to ~1,600 per worker, FNS up to 800 and child support up to 600—and that the department is deploying outsourcing for some functions and preparing for seasonal child-protection increases; the county reported 161 children in foster care and 45 adults under guardianship.
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August 27, 2026 at 1:54 PM
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Lenoir City Council just greenlit a groundbreaking $24.8 million water interconnection project and a vital fire station stabilization contract to enhance community safety and infrastructure!

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Lenoir council approves $24.8M water interconnection, fire‑station stabilization contract
The City Council unanimously approved consent agenda items including a $24,796,000 revised capital budget for the Lenoir‑Valdese water interconnection, a $2,993,000 capital budget for fire station foundation stabilization, and a $1,880,000 design‑build contract with Geo Specialties LLC.
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August 21, 2026 at 11:46 PM
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North Carolina is seeing a rise in cyclosporiasis cases, but Caldwell County remains outbreak-free—find out how to protect yourself and your family!

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Officials: North Carolina cyclosporiasis cases rising; Caldwell County reports no outbreak-linked cases
Public health staff summarized cyclosporiasis risks and prevention, citing state counts and hospitalizations; Caldwell County has no outbreak-related cases and two travel-associated cases were reported locally.
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August 9, 2026 at 7:27 PM
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Canyon County is stepping up to build a crucial sewer main for a proposed jail site, but legal hurdles could delay progress—what's next for Caldwell?

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Canyon County offers to build sewer main for proposed Hwy 44 jail; council continues item for legal review
Canyon County commissioners proposed building sewer infrastructure to serve a proposed Highway 44 county jail and ancillary county facilities, offering to construct to city standards and transfer ownership via annexation; the council voted to continue the item to Aug. 17 to resolve legal questions including connection fees and inspection rights.
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August 6, 2026 at 7:58 PM
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Caldwell County's Department of Social Services faces a staggering $500,000 revenue drop due to federal cuts in food and nutrition reimbursement, putting vital programs at risk.

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DSS warns of $500,000 revenue loss after SNAP admin reimbursement cut
Business manager Chris Conley told the board that federal changes will lower food-nutrition administrative reimbursement from 50% to 25% effective Oct. 1, a change he estimated will cost the department about $500,000 over the remaining nine months of the fiscal year.
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August 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Caldwell County commissioners just greenlit a massive $2.2 million in stream restoration funding and multiple grants to boost community projects!

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Board approves consent agenda including $2.2M in stream restoration funding and multiple grants
The commissioners adopted a consent agenda that accepted grant rollovers and new grant awards/applications — including $35,184 rollover for community care, a $28,000 Duke Energy grant for Foothills Regional Airport site work, an added $740,000 toward a $2.2 million stream restoration total, applications for $700,000 and $688,500 grants, and a $200,000 drug-court grant over two years.
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July 29, 2026 at 8:05 PM
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Caldwell County is shaking things up as the Board of Commissioners takes control of the Health and Social Services departments, sparking debate over accountability and governance.

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Caldwell County commissioners adopt resolution to begin oversight shift for health and social services
The Board of Commissioners voted to adopt a resolution allowing the county to assume governance responsibilities for the Health Department and Department of Social Services, converting the existing boards into advisory bodies; county manager Shane Fox said the move is meant to increase local accountability and monthly reporting.
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July 29, 2026 at 5:09 PM
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Caldwell County just approved a major incentive for Project Pillar, promising 37 new jobs and a $473,000 investment to boost local economy!

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County approves Project Pillar incentive that the company says will create 37 jobs
The board approved an economic development incentive for Project Pillar, a Chase Corporation expansion that company representatives said will create 37 new full-time jobs, retain about 200 positions and involve roughly $473,000 in capital investment.
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July 29, 2026 at 2:29 PM