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McHenry Announces Legislation To Put Reagan On $50 Bill

McHenry Announces Legislation To Put Reagan On $50 Bill

Congressman Patrick McHenry (R-NC) announced new legislation today, H.R. 4705, that would redesign the face of the $50 bill to include the likeness of our 40th President, Ronald Reagan. In a prepared statement, McHenry called Reagan "indisputably one of...

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Awards Presented At CVCC Event Honoring Black History

Awards Presented At CVCC Event Honoring Black History

Ridgeview resident Savannah H. Washburn was recently honored for her contributions to the African-American community during Catawba Valley Community College's annual Multicultural Celebration in Honor of Black History. She was presented the Outstanding Contribution to the African-American Community Award. ...

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Communities Join Forces To

Communities Join Forces To “Woo” Google

Government, academic, business and community leaders met Monday, March 1 to join forces in the Google Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) and Business initiative. The Hickory/Lenoir Google Fiber to the Home and Business RFI application is a collective effort with support from municipalities...

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McHenry Named Most Conservative US House Member from NC

McHenry Named Most Conservative US House Member from NC

Congressman Patrick McHenry was named the most conservative member of the North Carolina congressional delegation today by National Journal. He was also ranked as the seventeenth most conservative member in the entire US House of Representatives....

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Parker Announces Candidacy For District Attorney

Parker Announces Candidacy For District Attorney

Jason Parker has announced his candidacy for District Attorney for the 25th District consisting of Burke, Caldwell and Catawba counties. Parker is a long-time Hickory resident and a native of Alexander County. He has served as a prosecutor for 24...

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Local News

LR Wins Gold Award From Higher Ed Marketing Report
LR Wins Gold Award From Higher Ed Marketing Report

Lenoir-Rhyne University has won a Gold Award from the Higher Education Marketing Report for a...

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State News

Governor Declares Severe Weather Awareness Week
Governor Declares Severe Weather Awareness Week

As North Carolinians eagerly awaits springtime, Governor Bev Perdue cautioned residents to be on the...

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  • New Bond Fund Helps NC Immigrants Get Fair Day in Court New Bond Fund Helps NC Immigrants Get Fair Day in Court
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  • Governor Perdue Comments On Mental Health Cuts Governor Perdue Comments On Mental Health Cuts
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Columns

How To Properly Call 9-1-1, What To Expect & When Not To Call

Everyone, even children old enough to know how to use a phone, should know that...

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  • Good Ideas To Keep Your Home And Family Safe From Burglars
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Politics

McHenry Announces Legislation To Put Reagan On $50 Bill
McHenry Announces Legislation To Put Reagan On $50 Bill

Congressman Patrick McHenry (R-NC) announced new legislation today, H.R. 4705, that would redesign the face...

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  • Fischer Makes Candidacy Official - Announces Run For Congress Fischer Makes Candidacy Official – Announces Run For Congress
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  • McHenry Files For Re-Election To Congress McHenry Files For Re-Election To Congress
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National News

Congressman:  We Need A Balanced Budget
Congressman: We Need A Balanced Budget

Congress voted today to raise the national debt limit to $14.3 trillion, or $121,982 for...

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Letters to Editor

Its Time For Burr & McHenry To Represent Our Interests

Our Washington representatives, Senator Burr and Representative McHenry, have the best health care in the...

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