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Deputies wrangle 400-pound gator on roadway

1 week ago | jdnews.com | Morgan Starling

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Memorial Day events planned in Onslow County

2 weeks ago | jdnews.com | Morgan Starling

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County, firefighters discuss working together

2 weeks ago | jdnews.com | Morgan Starling

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A foster mother's journey: Schultz family helps Onslow County children

3 weeks ago | jdnews.com | Morgan Starling

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Girl Scout starts hygiene locker at Dixon High School

3 weeks ago | jdnews.com | Morgan Starling

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Chamber celebrates Small Business Week

4 weeks ago | jdnews.com | Morgan Starling

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Tennis courts reopen at MLK Jr. Center

1 month ago | newstopicnews.com | Morgan Starling

The Martin Luther King Jr. Center continues to see improvements with the reopening of its tennis courts on Monday. The center, at 313 Greenhaven Drive NW in Lenoir, reopened to the community in mid-April after closing for about a month for renovations that included the installation of a new floor. But one renovation was not yet complete and remained closed when the center reopened - the tennis courts.
Caldwell County Schools recognizes employees of the year

1 month ago | newstopicnews.com | Morgan Starling

Caldwell County Schools recently celebrated its 2025 employees of the year during a ceremony in April. From teachers to principals to bus drivers and volunteers, all those making an impact on students’ lives each and every day were recognized. Valmead Elementary School’s Melissa Stutts was named the Teacher of the Year. According to CCS, Stutts describes herself as passionate, inquisitive and reflective, and she works to instill these same qualities in her students.
Farmers Market opens Saturday

1 month ago | newstopicnews.com | Morgan Starling

The Caldwell County Farmers Market opens for the season Saturday. The farmers market, which is located at 308 Blowing Rock Blvd. in Lenoir, will be open every Saturday until Oct. 25 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.Carla McGinnis, Caldwell County Farmers Market manager, said they’re excited to welcome both returning and new faces this year, including new vendors.
Wildfires prompt State of Emergency extension

1 month ago | newstopicnews.com | Morgan Starling

Gov. Josh Stein extended the State of Emergency on Saturday for 34 counties being impacted by wildfires in western North Carolina, Caldwell County being one of them. The extension will last for a period of 30 days. “I appreciate all of the first responders, emergency managers, state forest rangers, and state and local officials working hard to protect North Carolinians from wildfires,” Stein said.