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News-Topic Staff Veterans Day is more than just a day off from school or work. It is a day to honor those who gave their lives for America's freedoms.
Lenoir man killed in head-on wreck
A Lenoir man died as a result of a head-on collision on Morris Creek Road in Granite Falls on Thursday afternoon.
LFD presents $5,500 gift to CMH Foundation
LINDA PAYNE Linda Payne lpayne@newstopic.net Few words can describe the emotions members of the Caldwell Memorial Hospital Foundation displayed Thursday when they were presented with a gift from the Lenoir Fire Department.
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North Lenoir Principal Brent Williams is first to earn countya s top honor twice
For the second time during his 18-year career, North Lenoir High School's Brent Williams was named Lenoir County Schools Principal of The Year for 2009-2010. Williams said he received the news last week when a prize patrol team from the school district stopped by his school.
Exclusive: Woman kidnapped on Lenoir-Rhyne campus tells her story
An 18-year-old woman says a man waited in the backseat of her car, and forced her to drive him to Cherryville in Gaston County by threatening to shoot her.
Woman kidnapped on Lenoir-Rhyne campus
A teenager is kidnapped in her own car and forced at gunpoint to drive a suspect out of town.
Stilwell joins incumbents on Lenoir Council
Voters in Lenoir stuck with three incumbents and ushered in one newcomer during Tuesday's election.
Kinston mayoral hopefuls campaign hard during final hours
With only hours left until Kinston learns who its next mayor is, the three candidates hit the pavement Monday in a final push before Election Day.
Story, Kincaid honored at Industry Appreciation luncheon
The Caldwell County Economic Development Commission took time to honor those who provide jobs and growth during its 24th annual Industry Appreciation Awards luncheon Thursday at the J.E. Broyhill Civic Center in Lenoir.
Lenoir Man Injured After Tractor Accident
Lenoir- A Lenoir man was airlifted to an Asheville hospital after a tractor accident.
Holocaust elective offered in classroom
North Lenoir High School was the first school statewide to offer its students a class elective about the Holocaust.
Lenoir, Greene and Jones county towns gear up for elections Tuesday
Two days from now, voters in 10 local municipalities will head to the polls and, with the push of a button, choose their leaders for the next two to four years.
'Lunch 'n Learn' workshops scheduled at Chamber of Commerce
TOPIC STAFF Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute and the U.S. Small Business Administration will host two "Lunch 'n Learn" workshops of interest to small business owners in the area during the month of November.
Granite Falls man dies in single-vehicle collision; Lenoir man airlifted to Asheville hospital
LINDA PAYNE lpayne@newstopic.net A Granite Falls man died late Thursday due to injuries he sustained in a single-vehicle collision earlier that evening.
$50,000 grant equips LPD, LFD with interoperability capabilities
LINDA PAYNE The lifeline of area law enforcement and rescue personnel will extend a little longer the next time a critical incident occurs thanks to a $50,000 gift.
Jacumin won't run for NC Senate again in 2010
A Republican state senator won't run for the North Carolina Legislature again next year because he says he needs to pay attention to his wife's health.
With unemployment still above 15 percent, demand for public assistance continues to be elevated.
Lenoir Planning Board studies key corridors
Recharging a study that began four years ago, the Lenoir Planning Board used its meeting Monday night at City Hall to examine land use issues and the potential for improvements along two pivotal corridors.
Bumgarner joins News-Topic as ad director
Nathan Key Statesville native Chris Bumgarenr is the newest member of the News-Topic team.
NC Appeals Court hears arguments in Google case
A group opposing state incentives for corporations has told the North Carolina Court of Appeals the taxpayers it represents should be able to challenge tax breaks used to lure Google to Caldwell County.