Attorney911 provides dedicated legal support in Caldwell County for personal injury and criminal defense cases. As Legal Emergency Lawyers™, we offer a free consultation. For personal injury, there’s Empowering Caldwell County: Your Legal Emergency Lawyers™ Are Here In the heart of Texas, Caldwell County stands as a vibrant…

Lupe Peña used to defend insurance companies—now he knows exactly how they lowball claims and delay payouts. That’s why we win.

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Attorney911 provides dedicated legal support in Caldwell County for personal injury and criminal defense cases. As Legal Emergency Lawyers™, we offer a free consultation. For personal injury, there’s Empowering Caldwell County: Your Legal Emergency Lawyers™ Are Here In the heart of Texas, Caldwell County stands as a vibrant…

Lupe Peña used to sit in insurance company war rooms deciding how little to pay injured people—now he sits across from them at our table.

We don’t guess what they’ll do next; we know because he wrote the playbook. #CaldwellCounty #LegalEmergency

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Lupe Peña used to defend insurance companies—now he uses their own playbook to make them pay. We don’t get paid unless we win for you in Caldwell County.

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Caldwell County approves $2,000-per-job retention grant to keep Baker's Waste in Lenoir The board approved a local jobs retention grant to support Baker's Waste Equipment (owned by Iron Crest) tied to a >$10 million investment and retention of roughly 150 jobs at a Lenoir facility; staff recommended $2,000 per retained job (up to 150) with quarterly, contingent payments.

Caldwell County just approved a game-changing $2,000-per-job retention grant to secure over 150 jobs at Baker's Waste Equipment, paving the way for a $10 million investment!

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School-board candidates debate partisan elections, remote learning and teacher pay at Caldwell forum School-board hopefuls and commissioners debated whether school-board races should be partisan, whether remote learning should substitute for in-person makeup days and how to address teacher pay and declining enrollment.

School-board candidates in Caldwell County are sparking heated debates on remote learning, teacher pay, and the impact of partisan elections on education.

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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.

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 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.

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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Lenoir holds first public hearing on potential CDBG‑DR application The council opened the first of two required public hearings on a potential Community Development Block Grant — Disaster Recovery (CDBG‑DR) application; Western Piedmont Council of Governments said guidelines are not yet released and that potential projects could include infrastructure, housing and commercial revitalization.

Lenoir is taking a crucial step towards recovery by exploring a potential application for disaster recovery funds to revitalize the community after Hurricane Helene.

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Board OKs $2,000-per-job retention grant to keep Baker's Waste Equipment in Lenoir Commissioners approved a local jobs retention grant to support Baker's Waste Equipment (owned by Iron Crest) that will pay up to $2,000 per retained job for up to 150 jobs, contingent on a one-year retention period and quarterly payments tied to maintaining at least 90% of committed positions.

Caldwell County's bold move to approve a $2,000-per-job retention grant could secure 150 jobs at Baker's Waste Equipment—an investment that promises to boost local employment and wages!

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Caldwell County approves ambulance franchise for Surg nonemergency transport The Board approved an ambulance franchise for Surg Nonemergency Medical Transport to provide private-pay stretcher (convalescent) ambulance service for nonemergency patient transfers, intended to reduce long-distance nonemergency calls for county EMS.

Caldwell County is revolutionizing patient transport with Surg Nonemergency Medical Transport's new franchise for stretcher ambulance services, aimed at easing the burden on emergency services!

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Lenoir residents and service providers defend emergency use of sleeping pods; council cites zoning and safety rules At a crowded Feb. 17 public comment period, users and volunteers of nonprofit His Humble Hands described the pods placed at 532 Harper Ave as life‑saving during a recent ice storm while the city reiterated zoning and fire‑safety requirements; no formal action to permit the pods was taken.

Lenoir's city council faced emotional pleas from supporters of life-saving sleeping pods amid zoning disputes, highlighting a critical need for sustainable solutions in the face of homelessness.

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Caldwell County health educators urge vaccination, outline local testing and clinic services amid regional measles cases Caldwell County Health Department staff explain measles' high transmissibility, the MMR vaccine schedule and effectiveness (93% after one dose, 97% after two), describe recent local titers and an MMR clinic, and advise isolation and calling public health if exposed.

Measles is making a comeback, and experts warn that protecting our community starts with understanding the importance of vaccination and awareness.

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Caldwell County schedules Feb. 12 MMR clinic as health leaders warn of measles resurgence and severe flu season County health staff announced an MMR clinic Feb. 12 and highlighted rising measles cases and a severe 2025–26 influenza season, urging vaccination and surveillance; staff also reported new features in the Athena patient app and progress on the 2025 annual health report.

Caldwell County is hosting an urgent MMR clinic on Feb. 12 to combat the alarming rise in measles cases—are you and your family protected?

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Auditor: Caldwell County posts clean FY2025 results but water capital ratio flagged Martin Starnes & Associates presented Caldwell County's FY2025 audit reporting no material weaknesses, revenues of $98.6 million, expenditures of $100 million, and a water capital assets condition ratio of 23% (below the LGC threshold of 50%) that requires a written corrective action within 60 days.

Caldwell County's FY2025 audit reveals impressive financial results but flags a crucial issue with water capital assets that needs immediate attention.

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Caldwell Arts Council pushes $2.4M campaign to convert historic Uptown Lenoir building into arts center Representatives of the Caldwell Arts Council described plans to transform the historic Hinkle Opera House / W. E. Shaw building in Uptown Lenoir into a multilevel art center with gallery, retail, classrooms and a 100–150‑seat theater; the $2.4 million capital campaign is about halfway to its goal.

The Caldwell Arts Council is transforming the historic Hinkle Opera House into a vibrant arts center, but they need your support to reach their $2.4 million goal!

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Caldwell County coalition warns Charlotte's proposed interbasin transfer could strain Catawba River Anthony Starr of the Western Piedmont Council of Governments updated Caldwell County commissioners on Charlotte Water's proposal to increase interbasin transfers, saying the utility may seek to push transfers from 33 million to as much as 63 million gallons per day and urging local governments to engage the state study and legislators.

Charlotte's proposal to dramatically increase water transfers from the Catawba River could spell trouble for local economies and the environment—are we ready for the consequences?

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Lenoir council adopts ordinance clarifying prohibited camping, storage on city property after public hearing The Lenoir City Council approved ordinance amendments Jan. 6 that expand definitions of camping and encampments, clarify enforcement for storage of personal property and strengthen rules for bridges and pedestrian underpasses; the changes emphasize voluntary compliance but drew concerns from advocates who urged more shelter and nonpolice response options.

Lenoir City Council just voted to tighten rules on camping and storage on city property, sparking a heated debate about public safety versus community support.

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Residents urge Lenoir council to adopt protections for immigrant families after recent enforcement Multiple residents and community leaders told the council Jan. 6 they are fearful after recent immigration enforcement actions and asked the city to adopt measures such as "know your rights" workshops, limits on local cooperation with federal enforcement, and advisory boards including undocumented residents.

Lenoir residents are speaking out against immigration enforcement, calling for urgent protections to ensure safety and support for immigrant families in their community.

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Votes at a glance: Caldwell County Board of Commissioners, Nov. 3, 2025 Summary of motions and formal votes recorded at the Nov. 3 Board of Commissioners meeting: agenda adoption, Golden Leaf grant approval, racetrack ordinance amendment (first reading), consent agenda and motion to enter closed session.

Caldwell County's Board of Commissioners just passed significant motions, including a $1 million grant for industrial development and a new racetrack ordinance!

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Caldwell commissioners approve racetrack ordinance change to allow weekday test-and-tune events; debate centers on frequency and neighbor impacts On first reading and by unanimous vote, the board approved an amendment to allow up to six test-and-tune weekday events per month at the county racetrack (Monday–Thursday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., regular operating months). Commissioners debated limits to prevent consecutive‑day use, church‑night impacts and monitoring/enforcement.

Caldwell County commissioners have unanimously approved a new racetrack ordinance allowing six weekday test-and-tune events per month, igniting a debate on balancing community concerns with economic benefits.

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Caldwell County accepts $1.07 million Golden Leaf grant to prepare Evergreen Industrial Park site The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a Golden Leaf Foundation Site Development Fund grant of $1,067,623 to clear and grade roughly nine acres at Evergreen Industrial Park; the award is non‑matching and runs 24 months from Oct. 2, 2025.

Caldwell County just secured over $1 million to kickstart the Evergreen Industrial Park, paving the way for new jobs and investment!

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Caldwell County DSS warns HR 1, Medicaid rules and shutdown could hit local benefits and budgets The county Department of Social Services told commissioners Oct. 27 that federal changes in HR 1 and a continuing federal government shutdown could shift costs to the state and counties, alter SNAP and Medicaid eligibility, increase staff workloads and pause SNAP benefit payments for November if the shutdown continues.

Caldwell County's social services are facing a looming crisis as federal changes could drastically impact SNAP and Medicaid benefits, leaving local residents vulnerable and budgets strained.

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Planning Board Approves Rezoning for Dynastar Aerospace at Connolly Springs Road Planned rezoning allows Dynastar Aerospace to establish light industrial operations on 10 acres.

A pivotal rezoning request in Caldwell County could unlock new opportunities for local businesses, with Dynastar Aerospace eyeing a 10-acre property to propel the area into a promising economic future.

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Caldwell County honors Seth Nagy and Crystal McCall for exemplary public service Seth Nagy receives Heroic Hands recognition; Crystal McCall named Mechanical Inspector of the Year.

Caldwell County celebrated local heroes at the recent Commissioner’s Meeting, honoring Seth Nagy for his life-saving efforts post-Hurricane Helene and Crystal McCall for her exceptional work in building inspections.

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Medical Director warns Caldwell County about EMS budget cuts risks Director highlights safety concerns if budget cuts threaten EMS services in Caldwell County.

Caldwell County's EMS is on the brink as budget cuts loom, risking public safety and the lives of residents.

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Caldwell County Traveling and thinking about books and things

Today's travel blog is from travels in early April where I explored small town public art, books, and snacks.

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Wildfire prompts evacuations in Caldwell County A wildfire in the Kings Creek area of Caldwell County has prompted emergency officials to begin evacuations for several neighborhoods.

“CALDWELL COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A wildfire in the Kings Creek area of Caldwell County has prompted emergency officials to begin evacuations for several neighborhoods.” www.qcnews.com/news/u-s/nor... - Queen City News

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Resident Daniel Duncan urges for sound barrier amid track expansion concerns Daniel Duncan highlights traffic and noise issues from nearby racetrack affecting his family.

Local resident Daniel Duncan is raising alarms about the noise and traffic chaos from the nearby racetrack, pleading for action before his family's quality of life is compromised further.

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#FlashFloodWarning for the following counties in #TN til 10pm

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At 3:50, radar indicated heavy rain continues. Btwn 5 & 10" of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring. More rainfall expected tonight.

County approves $50,000 Golden Leaf grant for environmental site assessments and staffing needs County approves funding for environmental assessments and temporary staffing to manage workload.

Caldwell County is taking bold steps towards a brighter future with a $50,000 grant aimed at enhancing local economic development and addressing pressing community needs.

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