Officials with Caldwell County government have gone all out this year to help lift the spirits of local residents as well as assist small businesses affected by restrictions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
District 4 Magistrate Jeff Simms tells the News Edge says that Judge-Executive Larry Curling wanted to go all out on lighting up the courthouse this year because of his passion for children after he spent many years in the education system. He adds Judge Curling and the magistrates wanted to bring some joy to the community during the holiday season.
click to download audioIn addition, Simms says they have come with an idea to give away a $25 Christmas Gift Card to promote shopping locally in order to help small businesses in the county that have had a difficult year due to the pandemic.
click to download audioHe adds the cards also make a great gift idea for those family and friends who have everything and you don’t know what to buy them for Christmas.
Simms also says they want to challenge other officials in the community to make a monetary donation for the giveaway.
click to download audioAccording to Simms, county residents can win a gift card by answering a question that will be posted every Friday evening through the holiday season on the Caldwell County Government Information social media page.
click to download audioSimms adds they really want to underscore the holiday season and how important it is to support local small businesses this year.
click to download audioThe first question will be posted at 6:00 Friday evening, November 28th, and the winner will receive a $25 gift card to Java Table.
