Granite Falls, North Carolina - Attorney General Josh Stein Takes E-Cigarette Maker JUUL to Court
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Caldwell
Thursday, May 16, 2019
Granite Falls, North Carolina
Attorney General Josh Stein Takes E-Cigarette Maker JUUL to Court
RALEIGH, NC (May 15, 2019) -- Attorney General Josh Stein today filed a lawsuit against JUUL for designing,
marketing, and selling its e-cigarettes to attract young people and for misrepresenting the potency and danger of
nicotine in its products in violation of North Carolina’s Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act. North Carolina is
the first state to take legal action against JUUL.
JUUL targeted teens and misrepresented nicotine potency…
“JUUL targeted young people as customers. As a result, vaping has become an
epidemic among minors,” said Attorney General Josh Stein. “JUUL's business
practices are not only reckless, they're illegal. And I intend to put a stop to them.
We cannot allow another generation of young people to become addicted to nico-
tine.”
JUUL, which has 75 percent of the overall e-cigarette market, has claimed that
its products are intended only for adult smokers – but use of JUUL is now ram-
pant and growing among middle and high school students. In 2017, nearly 17
percent of all North Carolina high school students reported using an e-cigarette
within the past 30 days. Within the last year, use of e-cigarettes increased among
high schoolers nationally by 78 percent and among by middle-schoolers by 48
percent.
As described in the complaint, JUUL deliberately designed flavors, the product,
and its chemical composition to appeal to young people. The company marketed
its products to youth on social media platforms and through the use of youth-oriented sponsors and social media
influencers. JUUL used lax age verification techniques for online purchases that allowed purchasers to avoid or cir-
cumvent age requirements.
JUUL also routinely understated the strength of nicotine in its products and downplayed their health risks. The po-
tency of a typical JUUL pod is so strong and addictive that it is nearly three times the permissible concentration
allowed for sale in a number of countries for people of all ages.
Each refillable flavored JUUL insert contains nicotine and other toxic chemicals including formaldehyde, arsenic,
and acetone. The health risks of nicotine exposure and vaping include dramatic changes in the brain, lung inflam-
mation, COPD, respiratory disorders, addiction, long-term behavioral changes, and an increased likelihood of fu-
ture drug misuse.
Attorney General Stein is requesting the court to require JUUL to cease selling e-cigarettes to minors in North Car-
olina, limit the flavors sold in the state, stop advertising and marketing practices that are intended to or likely to
appeal to minors, and delete all customer data for customers whom JUUL cannot confirm are at least 18. Attorney
General Stein is also requesting civil penalties, disgorgement of JUUL’s profits from its unfair and deceptive prac-
tices to the state, and other fees and costs.
Attorney General Stein launched an investigation into JUUL last fall.
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Be careful about sharing DMV information
or paying fees through third-party websites
RALEIGH, NC (May 10, 2019) -- The North Carolina Di-
vision of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is warning consumers
who are trying to process common DMV-related renewals
and registrations online to be aware of websites that
charge consumers unnecessary fees and may not be safe-
guarding their online data.
Caldwell Journal Weather Third-party websites are popping up online that ask con-
sumers to share personal information or pay fees to pro-
cess vehicle, driver license, and license plate renewals
High 79 Low 53 and registrations. These websites will often show up if
Precipitation: 0.00 in. you search for common DMV services online, and they’ll
often appear before the official DMV website in a list of
Partly sunny. search results. These are not State-operated websites.
High 86 Low 59 These websites assist you in renewing a license plate or
Precipitation: 0.00 in. driver license or completing any of the other above ser-
vices through a third party, but they will include an un-
necessary fee at the end of the process. Additionally, the
High 88 Low 61 information shared during driver services is often person-
Precipitation: 0.00 in. al data that should be stored securely. There’s no way to
confirm that these websites are keeping your information
Mostly sunny confidential.
High 85 Low 60 If you’re looking to complete vehicle and driver license
Precipitation: 0.00 in. renewals and registrations online, you can do so directly
through the NC DMV website at www.ncdot.gov/dmv.
A blend of sun & clouds If you believe that you have been the victim of a scam in
High 84 Low 55 the process of trying to complete these services, you can
Precipitation: 0.00 in. file a consumer complaint with our office’s Consumer
Protection Division at ncdoj.gov/complaint or 1-877-5-
. NO-SCAM.
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Precipitation: 0.00 in. Setzer Creek Baptist Church will have a Community
Fair on June 1 from 3:30pm to 8:00pm. There will be
games, door prizes, missions fair, food and outdoor sing-
Clouds & sun; humid ing. If your church has a ministry or an upcoming event
High 86 Low 62 we invite you to set up a booth to promote it to the com-
Precipitation: 0.00 in. munity. The church is located at 3163 Warrior Rd, Lenoir.
For more information call 704-751-5956 or 828-572-
0665.
Thursday, May 16, 2019 3
Art Exhibit: “Just Folk”
When: Opening Reception: June 7, 2019, 5-7pm hosted
by Foothills Performing Arts
Exhibition Dates: June 7-29, 2019
Where: Caldwell Arts Council
Cost: FREE & open to the public
The Caldwell Arts Council is pleased to host an exhibi-
tion of folk art created by several local artists, including
Charlie Frye, Susan Frye, and Theresa Gloster during the
“Just Folk” exhibition June 7-29, 2019.
An opening reception will be held Friday, June 7, 2019,
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., hosted by Foothills Performing
Arts. The exhibition will continue through June 29 –
free and open to the public – Tuesday-Friday 9am-5pm
and Saturdays 10am-2pm.
More about the artists…
Charlie and Susan Frye are the proprietors of Frye Art Greek Shrimp
Studio and Folk Keeper Gallery & Antiques in Historic
Downtown Lenoir, North Carolina. Charlie’s focus is on Ingredients
creating great folk art, while Susan balances her time
between creating art, curating antiques, and running the 3 tbsp. butter
business side of the operation. You can read more about 1 red bell pepper, chopped
them on their website: https:// 3 cloves garlic, minced
www.folkkeepergallery.com.
1 c. cherry tomatoes, halved
Theresa Gloster is a ‘memory artist,’ a self-taught painter
whose works exuberantly chronicle her childhood years 1/2 c. kalamata olives, sliced
in the small African American community of Bushtown 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
in Lenoir, NC. Quoting an article by Glenn Hinson,
1 tbsp. dried oregano
Ph.D. (Professor, Public Folklore, Art of Ethnography at
UNC Chapel Hill): Kosher salt
As she paints, she finds herself caught up in reveries of Freshly ground black pepper
memory, with sharply remembered moments from her Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
past vying for expression. “There’s so much in my mind,
that—it’s like, you’re trying just to get it out,” she says. 2 Persian cucumbers, sliced into half moons
When she chooses which moment to portray, she finds 2 tbsp. freshly chopped dill
herself stepping into that moment, inhabiting it with an 1/2 c. crumbled feta
intensity that never fails to surprise her. “It’s like, you
can paint the whole picture in a few minutes,” she mus- Butterhead lettuce, for serving (optional)
es. “But then you say, ‘Now, I’m going to enjoy this pic-
ture. I’m going to go back in it.’ And then I’m going to Instructions
take my time, and just work on it. . . . Because in your In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add
mind—you feel like your mind is going in there. And the
bell pepper, tomatoes, and olives and cook until peppers
only way that you can connect, is with the paintbrush, are soft and tomatoes are beginning to burst, 5 minutes.
and your mind. So, you feel like you’re going into that Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more.
painting.”
Add shrimp and cook until shrimp is no longer pink,
The Caldwell Arts Council presents the arts in all its another 3 minutes. Season with oregano, salt, pepper,
forms to Caldwell County. Located at 601 College Ave- and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Turn off heat, then add
nue in Lenoir, the Caldwell Arts Council is open Tuesday cucumbers and dill and toss to combine.
-Friday 9am-5pm and Saturdays 10am-2pm, free to the
public. Phone 828-754-2486; Website Garnish with feta, and serve in lettuce cups if desired.
www.caldwellarts.com.
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Thursday, May 16, 2019 5
City of Hickory to construct Old Lenoir Road multiuse trail
HICKORY, NC (May 8, 2019) -- Old Lenoir Road is about to get a makeover, thanks to an $8.48 million grant from
the Greater Hickory Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and the North Carolina Department of Transpor-
tation (NCDOT). At its May 7 meeting, Hickory City Council unanimously approved an agreement with the
NCDOT to receive the federal funds to construct a multiuse trail and make streetscape improvements along Old
Lenoir Road.
The Old Lenoir Road multiuse trail is part of a much larger multiuse path system being developed by the City of
Hickory under the Crafting Hickory initiative and $40 million bond referendum passed by Hickory voters. The Old
Lenoir Road multiuse trail will create a connection between City Walk, via the Ninth Street NW and 11th Street NW
connectors, and Riverwalk.
Other Hickory bond projects make great strides
City Walk
The final component of the City Walk project was put out for bid on May 2. The City Walk multiuse path will run
along Main Avenue, starting at Seventh Avenue NE (in front of St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church) and traveling
through Downtown Hickory to Ninth Street NW (in front of Deluxe Printing Group and Aiken-Black Tire Service).
In December 2018, the City started relocating utilities and waterlines in preparation for the main City Walk path-
way. These relocations and infrastructure improvements along Main Avenue NW/NE have been completed.
Renovations to Union Square and the downtown block, a planned component of the City Walk project, started on
April 8 and are currently progressing on schedule.
To celebrate the project and its progress, the Hickory Downtown Development Association, in partnership with the
City of Hickory, Hickory Soup Kitchen, Olde Hickory Brewery, and the Hickory Crawdads will present the City
Walk Summer Celebration in Downtown Hickory on Saturday, June 1, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. The free community
event will feature live music, barbecue, a beer garden, bourbon tasting with local distilleries, Fast Pitch with the
Hickory Crawdads, and a local celebrity emcee. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Hickory Soup Kitchen and
Hickory Downtown Development Association.
Book Walk
The Book Walk Schematic Plans and Route were approved by a small stakeholder group, the Bond Commission,
and then by Hickory City Council as the final approval in April.
First identified as a project in the City’s Inspiring Spaces Plan, the Book Walk will be a multi-use pathway provid-
ing pedestrian and bicycle connectivity from the City Walk in Downtown Hickory, through the Ridgeview commu-
nity, to U.S. 70. The path will travel from the City Walk down South Center Street, west across City-owned proper-
ty at the historic Ridgeview Library, and south on First Street SW to the current Ridgeview Branch Library. The
path will then go west on Seventh Avenue SW past the current Ridgeview Branch Library and Ridgeview Recrea-
tion Center, before turning south and following Fourth Street SW to U.S. 70 at the WalMart Neighborhood Market.
The addition of the Book Walk brings the total miles of the trail system from 5.2 miles, up to 6.4 miles.
The City expects all major bond projects to be under construction by the end of 2020.
For updates on all Crafting Hickory projects, please visit www.CraftingHickory.com and follow the City of Hickory
on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CityofHickory.
“Art in the Park” concert to be held
GRANITE FALLS, NC (May 10, 2019) -- The Caldwell Arts Council and the Town of Granite Falls are sponsoring
the annual Art in the Park concert in downtown Granite Falls on Monday, May 20, 2019, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
The featured artist for Art in the Park will be Doesn’t Madder.
Doesn’t Madder is a four-piece band that plays a variety of classic rock, southern rock, and country. Doesn’t Mad-
der will play a variety of hits that everyone in your family is sure to love!
City BBQ will have their food truck on site to sell food and beverages to enjoy during the performance.
The annual Art in the Park concert is held on the square in downtown Granite Falls as a public service to the com-
munity. ADMISSION IS FREE! Bring your lawn chairs and spend the evening listening to live music in downtown
Granite Falls. Make sure you bring your dancing shoes too! In case of rain, the concert will be held in the Granite
Falls Middle School auditorium.
“This project received support from the Caldwell Arts Council and the North Carolina Arts Council, an agency of
the Department of Cultural Resources.”
6 Thursday, May 16, 2019
Sugar Mountain Ski Resort’s Summer
Season Opens with the Gravity Mountain
Bike Camp, the Summit Crawl,
and Fireworks
SUGAR MOUNTAIN SKI RESORT, NC (May 14, 2019) -
- Kids are going to have so much fun they won’t want to
go home after participating in Sugar Mountain Resort’s
Gravity Mountain Bike Camp, July 1-3. And on July 6,
take a hike from the base of Sugar Mountain Ski Resort
to its summit as a participant in the third annual Sum-
mit Crawl competition. Experience a firework show at
eye level from the Mountain’s summit during the 9 p.m.,
Fourth-of-July celebration.
The bike park and the Summit Express, a bike-friendly
lift, operate every day the Fourth-of-July week and Fri-
days through Sundays from late June until early Sep-
tember. Magic Cycles, located in the base lodge, offers
helmet, body armor, and bike rentals, bicycle repairs,
and a selection of necessary items to get you started and
keep you rolling. For outerwear, footwear and souvenirs,
Sugar Mountain Sports Shop is open during the Fourth-
of-July week-long celebration and summer weekends as
well.
View www.skisugar.com/cams for a real-time look at
Sugar Mountain. Track the Easy Street lift construction
progress by viewing the new cam. For all the details
about Sugar’s summer fun visit www.skisugar.com or
call 800-SUGAR-MT.
CALL FOR ARTISTS – Caldwell Visual
Artists Competition
When: Deadline to Enter: July 8, 2019
Opening Reception: July 12, 2019, 5-7pm hosted by
Caldwell Women’s Club
Exhibition Dates: July 12-27, 2019
Where: Caldwell Arts Council
Cost: $25 to enter 2 pieces of art
LENOIR, NC (May 15, 2019) -- The Caldwell Arts Coun-
cil invites Caldwell County artists to enter the Caldwell
Visual Artists Competition in July. This competition for
cash awards is open to adult artists (18 and older) who
live, work or attend art classes in Caldwell County. An
entry fee of $25 allows each artist to enter up to two (2)
pieces of art (excluding photography). All registration
details are on the website: www.caldwellarts.com.
The Caldwell Arts Council presents the arts in all its
forms to Caldwell County. Located at 601 College Ave-
nue in Lenoir, the Caldwell Arts Council is open Tuesday
-Friday 9am-5pm and Saturdays 10am-2pm, free to the
public. Phone 828-754-2486; Website
www.caldwellarts.com.
Thursday, May 16, 2019 7
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Sails Original Music Series kicks off with Tunes in Trade Alley
HICKORY, NC (May 8, 2019) -- The 2019 Sails Original Music Series returns to Downtown Hickory this Saturday,
May 11, with an exciting new twist. With construction currently taking place on Union Square, the format and lo-
cation of the series will be modified for May and June. The Sails Original Music Series will present “Tunes in Trade
Alley” on Saturday, May 11, and again on Saturday, June 15.
Come out to Trade Alley in the heart of Downtown Hickory for a little bit different Sails Music experience and an
entire afternoon of original music. Three bands will be featured at each Saturday event, with shows at 2:30 p.m., 5
p.m., and 7:30 p.m.
The music event kicks off on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. with the Aaron Burdett Band. Burdett hails from Saluda, North
Carolina and is an award-winning Americana singer-songwriter. Sails Music Series Coordinator Bob Sinclair says,
“Aaron Burdett Band has a sound I would describe as ‘new Carolina country.’ He’s got a really expressive and com-
fortable voice, and writes great songs that echo the life in a small town. Aaron is doing real well and has been
hailed as one of the most influential musicians of North Carolina alongside notables such as Doc Watson and
Rhiannon Giddens.”
At 5 p.m., soulful songwriter and skilled guitarist Miss Tess will take the stage. Accompanied by her band The
Talkbacks, Miss Tess will bring a swinging dose of vintage blues, country, jazz, and good time rock n' roll. Sinclair
said, “Her style of rockabilly is really catching on and Tess does it better than most. She’s on a tour of multiple
southern states and we are lucky enough to bring her to the Sails for this event.”
The evening will conclude with Randall Bramblett at 7:30 p.m. Multi-instrumentalist Randall Bramblett is south-
ern rock royalty, known for playing among legends like Bonnie Raitt, The Allman Brothers Band, Steve Winwood,
Gov’t Mule, Widespread Panic, and others. Come see why Rolling Stone calls Bramblett “one of the South’s most
lyrical and literate songwriters.”
The Sails Original Music Series is able to bring excellent musical entertainment from all over the United States
with the help of numerous sponsors. The Hickory Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau is the premier sponsor
for the month of May, in conjunction with its 31 Days of May Campaign, celebrating tourism in North Carolina.
Additional sponsors include: Bob Sinclair Music, Larry’s Music & Sound, Pfahlert Creative Labs, Olde Hickory
Brewery, and Crowne Plaza. Media partners include WNNC 1230 AM/WAIZ 63 Big Ways, WNCW 88.7FM, and
the Focus.
Audience members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. Olde Hickory Brewery and Silver Fork Winery will sell
beer and wine in designated areas, and there are a variety of close-by restaurants to patronize.
For more information about the Sails Original Music Series and upcoming bands, please visit the Sails Music Series
Facebook page – www.facebook.com/SailsMusic.
Hickory Native Coach Rick Barnes To Speak At Hickory Sportsman's Club
CONOVER, NC (May 15, 2019) -- The Hickory Sportsman’s Club will hold it
second and final meeting of the 2018-2019 Season at 5:30pm on Tuesday,
May 21, 2019 at Rock Barn Country Club & Spa. The distinguished guest
speaker will be RICK BARNES, Head Basketball Coach of the SEC Conference
Tennessee University Volunteers. Coach Barnes is a Hickory native who led
the Volunteers to the Division 1 Sweet Sixteen this past season [ranked #1 for
several weeks], is a two-time National Basketball Coach Of The Year, and won
the prestigious Naismith Coach Of The Year Award in 2003.
He coached Texas from 1998 to 2015, taking the team to the NCAA Division 1
Men’s Basketball Tournament in 16 of his 17 seasons with the Longhorns, as
well as a Final Four in 2003.
Barnes previously coached at George Mason University, Providence College
and Clemson University. He is a 1977 graduate of Lenoir-Rhyne University
where he was a member of the basketball team.
Coach Barnes is a Christian. He has two children with his wife, Candy.
A Press Conference will be held at 5:30 pm in BoDon’s Library at Rock Barn
Country Club & Spa's Main Clubhouse. Coach Barnes and other special guests will attend. The Press Conference is
open to the public and the meeting is closed for Members and their guests.
To learn more: Jim Correll, Jr. 828-238-7308, or jembeaucorrell@charter.net
Thursday, May 16, 2019 9
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Friday, June 7, 2019Thursday, May 16, 2019 11
Attorney General Josh Stein Urges FCC to Take Action Against Robocalls and Spoofing
RALEIGH, NC (May 7, 2019) - Attorney General Josh Stein urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
to adopt proposed rules on enforcement against caller ID spoofing on calls originating overseas and spoofing using
alternative voice and text messaging services.
“Scammers use robocalls and spoofing techniques to steal money from hard-working consumers,” said Attorney
General Josh Stein. “I urge the FCC to adopt these protections that will help combat these annoying and harmful
calls.”
A coalition of 42 attorneys general, including Attorney General Stein, submitted comments on Monday calling on
the FCC to adopt the proposed rules. The rules are included in the FCC appropriations authorization bill, also
known as the RAY BAUM’s Act of 2018.
An estimated 47.8 billion robocalls were made in the U.S in 2018, more than a 50 percent increase since 2017. In
March, Attorney General Stein co-led a coalition of 54 attorneys general urging the U.S. Senate to enact the Tele-
phone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence (TRACED) Act to enable states, federal regulators,
and telecom providers to act to combat illegal robocalls. Attorney General Stein is also leading a bipartisan group
of 39 attorneys general to focus on the technology major telecom companies are pursuing to reduce robocalls.
Attorney General Stein is joined in sending these comments by the Attorneys General of Arizona, Arkansas, Cali-
fornia, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,
Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Neva-
da, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and West Virginia.
Measles Precautions Urged by North Carolina Health Officials
RALEIGH, NC (May 9, 2019) -- With multiple measles outbreaks occurring in the United States, the North Caroli-
na Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging preventive measures and reminding everyone that
vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones against measles.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported that 764 people from 23 states were confirmed to
have measles from Jan. 1 to May 3, 2019. No cases of measles have been identified in North Carolina in 2019, how-
ever, outbreaks have recently been reported in Georgia and Tennessee.
"Measles is a highly contagious disease and it spreads quickly in children and adults who are not vaccinated," said
State Health Director and DHHS Chief Medical Officer Elizabeth Tilson, M.D. "All North Carolinians should en-
sure they and their families are up-to-date on their MMR vaccine.”
Measles can be prevented by the combination MMR vaccine, which protects against measles, mumps and rubella.
Public health experts recommend all children receive two doses of MMR vaccine, with the first dose beginning at
12 months of age and a booster at four to six years of age. Adults born in 1957 or later who have not already been
vaccinated should get at least one dose of MMR vaccine. Certain adults should get two doses, including college stu-
dents, healthcare workers and people who travel internationally. A second or “booster” dose is not routinely rec-
ommended for other adults who have received at least one dose of a measles vaccine.
The Division of Public Health on Tuesday sent a memo to clinicians across North Carolina with recommendations
to rapidly identify measles cases and control the spread of infection.
"Vaccines are one of the most important public health successes in protecting the health of our people and prevent-
ing disease and death, especially among our most vulnerable community members," said Dr. Tilson. "The science
is very clear; the MMR vaccine is highly effective, safe and readily available. We hope these preventable outbreaks
will encourage everyone who has not been vaccinated to contact their primary health care provider or local health
department."
Measles is a respiratory disease that is spread through the air by coughing and sneezing. It also can be transmitted
through contact with secretions from the nose or mouth of an infected person. Initial symptoms may include fever,
runny nose, watery red eyes and cough, and it is followed by a rash that can spread over the entire body. Measles
can also lead to pneumonia and other complications, especially in young children. The disease also poses serious
risks for pregnant women, including miscarriage and premature birth.
In 2018, North Carolina reported three cases of measles. One case occurred in an unvaccinated traveler who be-
came ill after returning from overseas, and the disease spread to other members of the household. The last large
measles outbreak in North Carolina occurred in 2013, when 23 cases occurred after an unvaccinated traveler re-
turned from India to a community with a low vaccination rate.
To find where you can receive a vaccine, visit https://vaccinefinder.org. More information about measles is availa-
ble at http://epi.publichealth.nc.gov/cd/diseases/rubeola.html.12 Thursday, May 16, 2019
Lenoir / Caldwell County Crime Stoppers
Is Asking For Assistance
LENOIR, NC (May 14, 2019) -- The Lenoir / Caldwell
County Crime Stoppers need your assistance in solving
the following crimes:
On 05/08/2019 a report for B&E to Auto with larceny
was reported where an unknown offender entered a pas-
senger vehicle while it was parked in the 1900-block of
Norwood St. and removed items from within. The total
amount of property removed was valued at $410. The
vehicle received no damage.
On 05/08/2019 a report for damage to property was re-
ported where an unknown offender caused damage to a
2004 Lincoln Navigator while it was parked the 2400-
Block of Gabriel Lane. The damage was valued at $250.
On 05/10/2019 a report for larceny was reported where
an unknown offender(s) removed an item from a 1997
Lexus while it was parked in the 1900-block of Harper
Ave. The amount removed was valued at $20.
On 05/13/2019 a report for damage to property was re-
ported where an unknown offender(s) damaged three
doors at a church located in the 1600-block of Bethel
Colony Road. The damage was valued at $125.
On 05/13/2019 a report for damage to property was re-
ported where an unknown offender(s) caused damage to
a 2012 Hyundai Tucson while it was parked in the 300-
block of Harrington St. The damage was valued at $800.
On 05/13/2019 a report for breaking or entering and lar-
ceny was filed where an unknown offender entered an
apartment in the 1300-Block of Piedmont Street and re-
moved items from within.
Anyone who has any information regarding these crimes
or any other crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 828
-758-8300. A cash reward will be paid to anyone with
information leading to the arrest of criminals or the re-
covery of property or illegal narcotics.
You do not have to reveal your name. CRIME STOP-
PERS is a community program operated by citizens of
Caldwell County which involves the public in the fight
against crime. The CRIME STOPPERS phone line is op-
erated 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
American Legion post 392 Ladies Auxiliary will
be hosting a benefit dinner for a veteran and his family.
It will be BBQ dinner served with bun, slaw and beans
on the following times. Friday May 31st between the 4
pm and 7pm. Also, on Saturday, June 1st from 11am to
2pm. Eat in or take out - seven dollars per plate. Located
at 243 Legion Rod in Hudson. All donations are wel-
come to support this family as all proceeds will go to
them. Also, on May 27th at the HUB in Hudson - The
American Legion will be honoring Memorial Day during
a ceremony held at 9 am. All active duty guard members,
Gold Star, and veterans plus the general public are invit-
ed. Thank you for your support, members of your staff
are welcomes to cover our event.You can also read
