Caldwell Journal

12/23/2024

A Christmas Of Long Ago...

GRANITE FALLS, NC (December 22, 2024) ⇒ We are very blessed and honored to have the opportunity to share this wonderful story with you that was written by Vera Richards. Vera passed away on November 2, 2015. Vera was a beautiful lady that was loved b

12/22/2024

My Most Memorable Thanksgiving and Christmastime by Vera Richards...
https://caldwelljournal.com/my-most-memorable-thanksgiving-and-christmastime-by-vera-richards/

12/22/2024

A special letter from Santa...
https://caldwelljournal.com/a-special-letter-from-santa/

12/19/2024

Caldwell Journal forced to close down...

GRANITE FALLS, NC (December 19, 2024) ⇒ Due to the state of my health, I am being forced to close down the Caldwell Journal.In October of 2020 I began to experience lower back pain and weakness in my knees followed by moderate to severe burning pain

11/22/2024

Here are some of the snow totals we received at our office from the North Carolina mountains. Did you see any snow at your location? If so, please send us your snow measurements and pictures!

11/20/2024

NCDOT Prepares for First Winter Weather Since Helene...

BOONE, NC (November 20, 2024) ⇒ As the recovery continues from the unprecedented impacts of Hurricane Helene, state transportation officials are also preparing for weather that is more customary for those at higher elevations this time of year.N.C. D

11/14/2024

NCDMV Services Being Impacted by NCDIT Mainframe Issues...

ROCKY MOUNT, NC (November 14, 2024) ⇒ Division of Motor Vehicles operations are being severely impacted by N.C. Department of Information Technology mainframe computer connection issues.After dealing with sporadic connections to the mainframe for the

11/02/2024

USDA Forest Service releases update on Helene’s impacts on ecosystem, infrastructure...

ASHEVILLE, NC (November 1, 2024) ⇒ The USDA Forest Service today released its preliminary data on the ecological impacts and infrastructure damage caused by Tropical Storm Helene on the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests in North Carolina.Using in

11/02/2024

Patients needing blood or platelets rely on committed blood donors...

LENOIR, NC (October 24, 2024) ⇒ The American Red Cross is highlighting the ongoing need for blood and platelet donors as festive schedules ramp up this fall. Eligible individuals − especially those with type O blood and those giving platelets are enc

11/02/2024

CCC&TI Foundation Celebrates 60 New Dream Award Recipients...

HUDSON, NC (November 1, 2024) ⇒ With dreams of careers in fields from engineering to healthcare to education, a group of students got one step closer to achieving those dreams at the Foundation of Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute’s

10/29/2024

Ag Commissioner Troxler, others to light Christmas tree to signal start of this season’s tree harvest...

LAUREL SPRINGS, NC (October 29, 2024) ⇒ Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler and other dignitaries will light a ceremonial Christmas Tree to signal the start of the state’s annual Christmas tree harvest Wednesday at the Upper Mountain Research Stat

10/28/2024

LOCAL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We are ready for you!
Spokes of Hope will be the local source for accurate information regarding immediate volunteer needs as we move forward rebuilding Chimney Rock. They will post the need for specific skillsets along with the hands and feet to assist the Village.

Day help now needed in the following areas:
Mud-outs
Cut-outs
Structural repairs (carpentry)
Chainsaw teams
This will be organized and layered in so we can be effective.

Daily from 8:30am to 9am there will be volunteer sign-ups at this location:
Carolina Spine and Sport Chiropractic parking lot, 3096 Memorial Highway, Lake Lure. Cross 74A bridge, go straight and take immediate right.

*** If you have access to building materials that can be donated, please email Connie with Spokes of Hope: [email protected]