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Honor Card Program Benefits Exodus Homes
Written on 30 Nov, 2009 at 18:20 in Local News | viewed 2 times | No Comments
William Mangum's encounter with a homeless man twenty one years ago inspired the renown artist and Greensboro native to create an Honor Card Program which to date has raised $3,000,000 for various NC organizations helping homeless people across the state.... (Continue reading)
Changes In Law Regarding Rabies Could Effect Your Pet
Written on 29 Nov, 2009 at 0:01 in Columns | viewed 2 times | No Comments
The Catawba County Board of Commissioners recently approved some changes to the County’s Animal Control Ordinance as it pertains to rabies laws. They needed to make the change so the County’s ordinance reflects new changes in North Carolina law.... (Continue reading)
School Principals Are Highly Skilled Multi-taskers
Written on 26 Nov, 2009 at 0:01 in Columns | viewed 2 times | No Comments
I was asked recently to be one of many business and professional workers in Catawba County taking part in “Walk In My Shoes Day”. I was invited to “shadow” a school teacher or principal through part of a... (Continue reading)
Outdoor Mural To Be Unveiled At Holiday Festival
When Exodus Homes holds its annual Christmas Lights Festival and Food Crawl on December 7th in SW Hickory, they will also feature the unveiling of a second outdoor mural in partnership with local artist Melanie Taylor and the United Arts... (Continue reading)
A Presidential Thank You
Written on 25 Nov, 2009 at 17:23 in Letters to Editor | viewed 6 times | No Comments
Tomorrow, Thanksgiving Day, Americans across the country will sit down together, count our blessings, and give thanks for our families and our loved ones. American families reflect the diversity of this great nation.... (Continue reading)
Fed Official To Speak At LR Fall Forum
Matthew A. Martin, senior vice president and Charlotte regional executive for the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, will be the guest speaker at this year’s Lenoir-Rhyne University’s Fall Forum.... (Continue reading)
Christmas Concerts Planned At Lenoir-Rhyne
Written on 24 Nov, 2009 at 10:37 in Local News | viewed 2 times | No Comments
This year’s Christmas at Lenoir-Rhyne Concerts are organized around the words of the angel to the shepherds: “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy.”... (Continue reading)
Newton Police Delivers Boxes of Holiday Cheer
Written on 23 Nov, 2009 at 15:13 in Local News | viewed 3 times | No Comments
The Newton Police Department recently spread some holiday cheer to 18 local residents who are on the department’s daily “call list.” In conjunction with several local churches, officers delivered 20-pound boxes of food just in time for Thanksgiving.... (Continue reading)
Western Steer Returns To Catawba Valley
Thirty-one years after its original open date, the Western Steer will welcome families back in for homemade meals, fresh bakery goods, and untouchable value. The site of the former Prime Sirloin restaurant in Newton is now home of the... (Continue reading)
Moretz Foundation Donates Half A Million Dollars To LRU
Written on 20 Nov, 2009 at 14:47 in Local News | viewed 4 times | No Comments
The O. Leonard Moretz Foundation Inc. of Hickory, NC, has donated $500,000 to Lenoir-Rhyne University for the new Science Complex. This project, expected to cost a total of $25 million, will consist of a 35,000 square foot addition to... (Continue reading)
Sewer Project To Cause Traffic Delays & Closures
Written on 20 Nov, 2009 at 12:40 in Local News | viewed 1 times | No Comments
The City of Hickory says the Cripple Creek Interceptor Replacement Project is continuing to progress on schedule. Weather permitting, Hickory Sand Company Inc, has planned to make the connection at the intersection of 6th Street, NW and 9th Avenue, NW... (Continue reading)
New Law Prohibits Stickers Being Hidden On License Plates
Written on 19 Nov, 2009 at 16:07 in State News | viewed 1 times | No Comments
Beginning Tuesday, December 1, a new law goes into effect that requires the state’s name across the bottom of the plate as well as the year and month stickers on a license plate to be fully visible. They can no... (Continue reading)
Public Invited To Santa’s House In Downtown Newton
Written on 19 Nov, 2009 at 14:41 in Local News | viewed 2 times | No Comments
Santa and Mrs. Claus will be in downtown Newton in December as they visit “Santa’s House.” Midstate Mills is sponsoring the popular attraction.... (Continue reading)
Hickory Honored For Green Practices
Written on 17 Nov, 2009 at 19:23 in Local News | viewed 5 times | No Comments
Hickory was recently honored by the North Carolina League of Municipalities (NCLM) for having achieved "Advanced Status" during the league's Green Challenge. Hickory achieved “Advanced Level” status by completing specific activities and projects to save energy, natural resources and money.... (Continue reading)
Black History Poetry Contest Announced
Written on 17 Nov, 2009 at 11:48 in Local News | viewed 2 times | No Comments
Submissions of original poetry are currently being sought by Catawba Valley Community College for a poetry contest in conjunction with the college's annual Multicultural Celebration in Honor of Black History in February.... (Continue reading)
Local Teens Combat Tobacco During Smokeout
Written on 17 Nov, 2009 at 11:37 in Local News | viewed 3 times | No Comments
Young people from Catawba County will be taking part in The American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout (GASO) on Thursday, November 19, 2009. This nationwide event encourages tobacco users to give up their habit for one day, in hopes of... (Continue reading)
Newton Firefighters Install Smoke Detectors
Written on 17 Nov, 2009 at 11:27 in Local News | viewed 2 times | No Comments
Do you have smoke detectors in your home? Do you need carbon monoxide (CO) detectors? Are your batteries still good? These are questions that the City of Newton Fire Department is more than happy to answer and resolve.... (Continue reading)
State Launches eLearning Website
Written on 16 Nov, 2009 at 13:01 in State News | viewed 3 times | No Comments
North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue today announced the launch of eLearningNC.gov, the entry point to all the eLearning resources North Carolina has to offer. The new web site will provide an easy one-stop-shop for any North Carolinian...... (Continue reading)
Catawba County Students Recognized As Shining Stars
Written on 16 Nov, 2009 at 11:14 in Local News | viewed 2 times | No Comments
Five Catawba County students were recognized as Shining Stars for October during the Catawba County Board of Education meeting on October 26. The Shining Stars Character Recognition Program honors students who go "above and beyond" and exemplify good character.... (Continue reading)
Farm-city Week Focuses On Those Who Feed Us
Written on 15 Nov, 2009 at 0:01 in Columns | viewed 0 times | No Comments
The week leading up to Thanksgiving every year is a special one, but do you know why? It’s Farm-City Week, being celebrated this year from November 20th through the 26th.... (Continue reading)
Catawba County EMS Employees Set Up Hardship Fund
Written on 13 Nov, 2009 at 16:40 in Local News | viewed 3 times | No Comments
Catawba County EMS Employees recently established the Catawba County EMS Hardship Fund, Inc., a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation to provide emergency assistance to EMS personnel who work for Catawba County.... (Continue reading)
County Network Admin Wins State Award
Written on 13 Nov, 2009 at 9:10 in Local News | viewed 4 times | No Comments
Rick Cook, Network Administrator for Catawba County’s Technology Department, was recently named winner of the 2009 James S. Cooper Award by the North Carolina Local Government Information System Association or NCLGISA.... (Continue reading)
Flood Waters Close Riverbend Park
Written on 12 Nov, 2009 at 8:56 in Local News | viewed 2 times | No Comments
Riverbend Park, off Highway 16 North at the Catawba River in Catawba County, will be closed on Thursday, November 12, 2009, due to the flood gates at Oxford Dam being opened by Duke Energy following recent heavy rains.... (Continue reading)
Lenoir-Rhyne Beings Equestrian Classes and Team
Written on 11 Nov, 2009 at 16:48 in Local News | viewed 2 times | No Comments
Lenoir-Rhyne University has a new Equestrian Team this year that competes in the Intercollegiate Dressage Association. The university has also begun offering horsemanship classes for the first time in many years, and has formed an Equestrian Club.... (Continue reading)
Local Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Holds Acheivement Program
Written on 10 Nov, 2009 at 19:40 in Local News | viewed 1 times | No Comments
The Delta Nu Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. will hold an Achievement Week Program on November 22, 2009 at 4:00pm at Greater Faith Missionary Baptist Church in Hickory, NC. Founded in 1911 by three Howard University undergraduate... (Continue reading)
Hickory Mayor Announces Holiday Lighting Celebration
Written on 10 Nov, 2009 at 18:21 in Local News | viewed 4 times | No Comments
The holiday season in Hickory will officially begin on Friday, November 20 at 6:30pm when the festive and illuminating holiday decorations are officially turned on during the Hickory Holiday Lighting Celebration in Downtown Hickory.... (Continue reading)
Public Health & Community Providers Offering H1N1 Vaccine
Written on 10 Nov, 2009 at 15:54 in Local News | viewed 4 times | No Comments
Catawba County Public Health and their partners of over 40 local medical providers and pharmacies are offering the H1N1 vaccine to all target groups. Residents are encouraged to call their local medical provider and pharmacy for information related to vaccine... (Continue reading)
High School Cadets Teach, Learn & Lead At Mentoring Program
Written on 10 Nov, 2009 at 15:02 in Local News | viewed 8 times | No Comments
The St. Stephens High School Naval JROTC cadets are learning how to teach, learn, and lead by mentoring their Snow Creek Elementary neighbors. The cadets help themselves by helping others.... (Continue reading)
Consider The Gift Of A Meal For Someone In Need This Holiday
Written on 8 Nov, 2009 at 0:01 in Columns | viewed 3 times | No Comments
With Thanksgiving approaching, many of us are thinking about what to give to others during the holidays. And lots of people are thinking about ways to share the meaning of the season by giving to someone who is less... (Continue reading)
Hickory Firefighters Receive Crucial Aircraft Training
Written on 4 Nov, 2009 at 11:14 in Local News | viewed 2 times | No Comments
On Saturday, October 31st, Catawba Valley Community College hosted specialized airport fire training for twenty-four City of Hickory firefighters. The one day course was held at Hickory Regional Airport and consisted of classroom activities and live burn scenarios...... (Continue reading)
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