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How To Properly Call 9-1-1, What To Expect & When Not To Call
Written on 28 Feb, 2010 at 0:01 in Columns | viewed 80 times | No Comments
Everyone, even children old enough to know how to use a phone, should know that 9-1-1 is the number to call in emergencies. But are you aware that there’s a right way and a wrong way to use 9-1-1? 9-1-1... (Continue reading)
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.... (Continue reading)
Governor Declares Severe Weather Awareness Week
Written on 26 Feb, 2010 at 11:19 in State News | viewed 40 times | No Comments
As North Carolinians eagerly awaits springtime, Governor Bev Perdue cautioned residents to be on the lookout for severe weather that may include tornadoes and thunderstorms. Perdue declared February 28 – March 6 Severe Weather Awareness Week in North Carolina and... (Continue reading)
Maiden High Athletes Reject The “R” Word
Written on 26 Feb, 2010 at 11:00 in Local News | viewed 69 times | No Comments
On Wednesday March 3rd, Maiden High School students will be asked to join with hundreds of thousands of other students across America to sign a pledge to “Spread the Word to End the R-Word. This program is part of the... (Continue reading)
Hee Haw Bingo To Benefit ALFA
Written on 25 Feb, 2010 at 17:01 in Local News | viewed 44 times | No Comments
Not Your Mama’s Bingo will present their second bingo fundraiser of the 2010 season on Saturday, March 13, 2010 with Hee Haw Bingo. The first bingo event, Chapel of Love Bingo, was a sell out and raised almost $5,000 to... (Continue reading)
LaFone Files For NC House District 96
Written on 25 Feb, 2010 at 12:08 in Politics | viewed 44 times | No Comments
Gary L Lafone, retired Police Chief of Conover, has filed as a Candidate for the North Carolina General Assembly. He will be running for the North Carolina House of Representatives in NC House District 96. The district covers... (Continue reading)
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... (Continue reading)
Vance Patterson Campaign Press Conference
Written on 25 Feb, 2010 at 0:01 in Videos | viewed 47 times | No Comments
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New Bond Fund Helps NC Immigrants Get Fair Day in Court
A new Bond Fund is helping immigrants who are arrested post bond and access legal services. The Southern Coalition for Social Justice partnered with the National Immigrant Bond Fund to provide zero interest matching loans to immigrants who cannot afford... (Continue reading)
Fischer Makes Candidacy Official – Announces Run For Congress
Written on 23 Feb, 2010 at 22:00 in Politics | viewed 50 times | 5 Comments
Anne Fischer of Morganton filed her notice of candidacy for the 10th Congressional District of NC in the US House of Representatives today at the Burke County Board of Elections, making her the second Democrat to officially enter the race.... (Continue reading)
Fourth Annual Empty Bowls Event To Fight Hunger
Pottery students from St Stephens High School are once again pitching in to help fight hunger in Catawba County. The students, under the direction of pottery instructor Becki Henderson-Gow, are donating more than 300 hand-made ceramic bowls for the fourth... (Continue reading)
Catawba Dems To Hold Precinct Organization Rallies
The North Carolina Democratic Party will hold annual precinct organizing rallies in Catawba County on March 4-13, 2010. A list of meeting dates, times and locations is below. All meetings are free and open to registered Democrats.... (Continue reading)
Its Time For Burr & McHenry To Represent Our Interests
Written on 21 Feb, 2010 at 20:46 in Letters to Editor | viewed 29 times | No Comments
Our Washington representatives, Senator Burr and Representative McHenry, have the best health care in the country. By saying “NO” to proposed health care reforms, they’re making sure you don’t get the same. Burr and McHenry can choose from an assortment... (Continue reading)
Republicans Must Do Something For The American People
Written on 21 Feb, 2010 at 20:40 in Letters to Editor | viewed 16 times | No Comments
According to a Harvard study published by the American Journal of Public Health, 44,789 Americans die each year because they have no health care coverage. That’s 122 people who die every day. If we knew terrorist were going to attack... (Continue reading)
Good Ideas To Keep Your Home And Family Safe From Burglars
Written on 21 Feb, 2010 at 0:01 in Columns | viewed 22 times | No Comments
Every so often, I like to present some of the practical information County departments make available on things like health care, where to find basic documents or safety issues. Here are some tips on how to protect your... (Continue reading)
Police Chief: I Support Commanders Decision
Written on 19 Feb, 2010 at 15:09 in Local News | viewed 39 times | No Comments
Hickory Police Department received a call on February 17, 2010 at approximately 7:45pm about a missing person in northeast Hickory. Family members reported that a 68 year old male, who was described as mentally challenged, was missing from the home.... (Continue reading)
Keadle Enters Congressional Race
Written on 18 Feb, 2010 at 12:02 in Politics | viewed 22 times | No Comments
Iredell County dentist Scott Keadle officially filed Thursday afternoon as a candidate for North Carolina’s 10th Congressional seat in the US House of Representatives. He submitted the paperwork and paid his filing fee at the Iredell County Board of... (Continue reading)
Hickory Vies For Google 1Gig-To-The-Home
Think you have high-speed internet access now? If Hickory Mayor Rudy Wright has his way, residents of the City of Hickory will soon benefit from internet speeds of over 1 gigabit per second. Speeds over 100 times faster... (Continue reading)
Patterson Makes Congressional Run Official
Vance Patterson has made it official. He filed today to run for the US House of Representatives. Patterson, a business man from Morganton, filed at the Burke County Board of Elections today. He held a press conference... (Continue reading)
Munday Announces Candidacy For NC House
David Munday, a resident of Alexander County, has officially announced his candidacy for the NC House of Representatives 88th District, which serves Alexander County and the City of Hickory. Having retired as a major with the North Carolina State... (Continue reading)
Through With Chew Week Kicks-Off
Written on 15 Feb, 2010 at 16:48 in Local News | viewed 13 times | No Comments
During Through With Chew Week (February 14-20), the NC Health and Wellness Trust Fund (HWTF) and its teen tobacco prevention programs have one message for young people who use smokeless tobacco: Smokeless does not mean harmless.... (Continue reading)
Hickory Fire Educator Receives State Award
Written on 15 Feb, 2010 at 16:20 in Local News | viewed 5 times | No Comments
North Carolina Fire & Life Safety Educator’s have awarded Mabelisse Hernandez, a Fire Educator with the Hickory Fire Department, with the “Award of Excellence” for the Western Region.” She was presented the award on Wednesday, February 10, 2010. Hernandez, who... (Continue reading)
New Gift Shop Opens In Newton
Written on 15 Feb, 2010 at 12:35 in Local News | viewed 9 times | No Comments
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on February 12, at a new store in downtown Newton. 2 Pink Magnolias, owned and operated by the mother-daughter team of Rebecca and Jennifer Stiver, provides a modern shopping experience with small-town charm.... (Continue reading)
Comedy Bingo Event Benefits ALFA
Written on 14 Feb, 2010 at 12:08 in Local News | viewed 11 times | 1 Comment
Snow on Friday did not keep over 150 people from coming out to a fundraiser event on Saturday to benefit ALFA. The event was dubbed "Not Your Mama's Bingo" with a theme of "Chapel of Love." ALFA is... (Continue reading)
Census Helps Ensure Our County Gets Fair Share of Federal & State Funding
Written on 14 Feb, 2010 at 0:01 in Columns | viewed 16 times | No Comments
Several times a year, I have occasion to write about something Catawba County has been involved in that brought state or federal funds back to the county and stretches local tax dollars further. A major event that occurs every... (Continue reading)
Snow Showers Possible Sunday
Written on 13 Feb, 2010 at 20:19 in Weather | viewed 7 times | No Comments
We are currently watching another round of wintry precipitation that looks to move into the region during the Sunday evening time frame. It is still uncertain as to exactly how much snow we will see with this system but latest... (Continue reading)
Police Take A Plunge For Special Olympics
Written on 13 Feb, 2010 at 17:23 in Local News | viewed 13 times | No Comments
Just a day after four inches of snow feel across the area, members of the Hickory Police Department began setting up for their fourth annual Polar Plunge. The annual event raises money for the Special Olympics. Representatives from... (Continue reading)
Lenoir-Rhyne Professor Named To State Policy Group
Written on 12 Feb, 2010 at 15:30 in Local News | viewed 5 times | No Comments
Dr. Rand Brandes, Lenoir-Rhyne University Martin Luther Stevens Professor of English and director of the university’s Visiting Writers Series, has been awarded a GlaxoSmithKline Faculty Fellowship for 2010.... (Continue reading)
McHenry Files For Re-Election To Congress
Congressman Patrick McHenry officially filed for re-election to the 10th District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives today. In his remarks, McHenry highlighted his continued emphasis on fostering a better business climate for job growth, getting government spending... (Continue reading)
University Marketing Class To Assist With Hickory OktoberFest
Written on 12 Feb, 2010 at 11:58 in Local News | viewed 20 times | No Comments
Students in a marketing management class at Lenoir-Rhyne University will get some practical experience this semester as they work with the Hickory Downtown Development Association to help promote the city’s OktoberFest.... (Continue reading)
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- McHenry Named Most Conservative US House Member from NC
- Governor Declares Severe Weather Awareness Week
- Maiden High Athletes Reject The “R” Word
- Hee Haw Bingo To Benefit ALFA
- Caldwell County Biomedical Company to Add 20 Jobs
- Burke County Superintendent Keeps His Job
- Alexander County Schools Announces Principal Assignments
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- Maiden High Athletes Reject The “R” Word
- Awards Presented At CVCC Event Honoring Black History
- McHenry Named Most Conservative US House Member from NC
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