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Posted on: September 18, 2023

Caldwell County Partners with ICGH Treatment Center

Jason Powell and Dr. Corey Richardson

The Caldwell County Board of Commissioners recently approved a partnership with ICGH Treatment Center to help combat the opioid crisis in the county. 

We are going to lose an entire generation ...

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Posted on: September 14, 2023

Arnett Selected to Head Caldwell County Department of Social Services

Kim Arnett

The Caldwell County Department of Social Services Board recently named Kim Arnett as the new DSS Director.  

"We are super excited to have Kim assume the director’s role,” said DSS Board Chair Donnie Pott...

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News Releases
Posted on: September 8, 2023

Families Remember Loved Ones Lost to Overdose

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Every day in Caldwell County someone somewhere struggles from the impact of substance use. Lives of those who use, his or her family and friends all changed by substance use disorder and addiction. Many families and friends suffer silently wondering if th...

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Posted on: September 7, 2023

September is National Preparedness Month

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Caldwell County Health Department would like to remind our residents that September is a good time to prepare – not only for the next hurricane or flood – but for any emergency that might put you and your family at risk. In today&r...
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News Releases
Posted on: September 6, 2023

RABIES CASE CONFIRMED IN CALDWELL COUNTY

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On September 6, 2023, the North Carolina State Laboratory notified Caldwell County Animal Care Enforcement that a bat submitted for testing was infected with the rabies virus. The bat was found on Steeltown Road in Lenoir when it came into contact with tw...
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Posted on: August 22, 2023

American Legion Post 29 Honors Deputy and Paramedic of the Year

Deputy and Paramedic of the Year Photo

At the August meeting of the Caldwell County Board of Commissioners, American Legion Post 29 recognized the Deputy and Paramedic of the Year. 

Corporal Detective Derek Philyaw was awarded Deputy of the Year. Philyaw joined the Caldwell Co...

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News Releases
Posted on: July 13, 2023

Caldwell County Implements New Alert System

Alert Caldwell

Caldwell County has partnered with CivicPlus® to implement a new alert system that can issue urgent notifications, emergency instructions, warnings, and routine communications to subscribed residents via email, text message, and voicemail. 

“Our n...

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