Caldwell County NC

10/20/2026

Reminder! Caldwell County Emergency Services will be testing the flood sirens on Wilson Creek tomorrow, October 21, at 9 am.

10/20/2026

🚧 BRIDGE CLOSURE REMINDER 🚧
Please be advised that the bridge located at the 2800 block of Old John’s River Road (SR 1356), at the intersection with NC Hwy 90, will close beginning tomorrow, October 21, 2026, for bridge maintenance.

The bridge is expected to reopen by December 4, 2026.

Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and seek alternate routes during the closure.

For the exact location of the bridge closure, check out this map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/LTgQmreW1EL5KPhd7

10/19/2026

Absentee-by-mail requests for the November 3rd General Election must be received by 5:00 PM TOMORROW October 20. To request a ballot and to learn more, please visit our website here: https://www.caldwellcountync.org/341/Absentee-by-mail-Voting

10/16/2026

Project Kindness, Caldwell County PORT - Formerly Restart's annual initiative, focuses on spreading kindness and supporting community members in need by collecting essential items that promote comfort, dignity, and compassion.

Join them in making a difference! Donate today to help provide everyday essentials to those in need and remind our community that every act of kindness matters.

📞 Contact PORT at 828-426-8542 with questions or to arrange a drop-off. Donations are needed by November 16!

10/15/2026

Help us stop the spread of misinformation and share the facts about voting:

FACT: In NC, election workers write on ballots for different reasons as required by law. This in no way affects whether your ballot will be counted.

Learn more at: https://www.ncsbe.gov/news/press-releases/2026/10/14/fact-nc-election-workers-often-do-have-write-your-ballot

10/14/2026

Early voting begins tomorrow at 8 am, October 15, in Caldwell County, NC for the 2026 General Election! You can visit one of our two early voting locations:

📍Shuford Recreation Center at 56 Pinewood Rd, Granite Falls, NC 28630
📍Lower level of the Lenoir Public Library (Board of Elections) at 120 Hospital Ave NE, Lenoir, NC 28645

For sample ballots, voting locations/hours, election calendars and much more, visit our website at https://www.caldwellcountync.org/338/Board-of-Elections.
Remember the last day to early vote is October 31 at 3pm.

10/14/2026