The Humane Society of the United States said in a news release Thursday that it’s helping Caldwell County take care of dozens of animals in an alleged cruelty case.

A 15-year-old faces charges after officials say a threat was made against West Caldwell High School last week.

This week, the Humane Society of the United States took in 55 dogs and four cats seized from "hoarding conditions" in Lenoir. Two people are facing cruelty charges.

GAMEWELL, N.C. – A 49-year-old man has been charged in connection to a deadly shooting in Caldwell County on Friday afternoon, according to the sheriff’s office.

A Duncansville couple was charged Friday stemming from an investigation when multiple pets, including eleven poodles, were found suffering in their home in August. Gary and Karen Lombardo, age 71 and 70 respectively,