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Governor Declares Severe Weather Awareness Week
Written on 26 Feb, 2010 at 11:19 in State News | viewed 27 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)
Vance Patterson Campaign Press Conference
Written on 25 Feb, 2010 at 0:01 in Videos | viewed 40 times | No Comments
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Fischer Makes Candidacy Official – Announces Run For Congress
Written on 23 Feb, 2010 at 22:00 in Politics | viewed 29 times | 4 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)
The Lord Does Not Expect You To Leave Your Brain Outside The Church
Written on 11 Feb, 2010 at 15:33 in Letters to Editor | viewed 10 times | No Comments
I just had a chance to read the article on-line of Mitchell Gold being interviewed at Hickory by CNN. The article seemed a bit slanted to me then again I do understand where it was coming from. As... (Continue reading)
US Census Important For Homeless Too
Written on 11 Feb, 2010 at 0:01 in Letters to Editor | viewed 14 times | No Comments
Thank you for the Jan. 28 article, “Community Organizations Conduct Annual Homeless Census,” highlighting Catawba County’s Annual Homeless Census. The North Carolina Coalition to End Homelessness uses the information gathered during this one night census — called a Point-in-Time Count —... (Continue reading)
Commissioner Represents Citizens Not Politicians
Written on 4 Feb, 2010 at 18:32 in Letters to Editor | viewed 7 times | No Comments
Recently County Commissioner Lynn Lail’s campaign committee sent out a mailer to Catawba County residents decrying Washington Democrats and the health care reform bills currently in committee. This blatantly partisan attack on Democrats was an equally blatant pledge of... (Continue reading)
NCDOT Hosts Outreach Meeting For Rest Area Renovations
Written on 2 Feb, 2010 at 10:09 in State News | viewed 5 times | No Comments
The NC Department of Transportation is hosting an outreach meeting for prime contractors and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise subcontractors interested in doing work on the renovation of the Catawba County Rest Area and facilities on Interstate 40.... (Continue reading)
Reflections On Lenoir-Rhyne Program
Written on 31 Jan, 2010 at 6:21 in Letters to Editor | viewed 18 times | 3 Comments
As an out gay man, I was pleased with the program at Lenoir Rhyne Thursday night. As one who is gay, and thus I speak from personal knowledge as opposed to a belief, I know my sexual orientation is something... (Continue reading)
LIVE: State of the Union
Written on 27 Jan, 2010 at 22:18 in Politics | viewed 4 times | No Comments
President Obama delivered his first State of the Union address to Congress tonight. Listen to the full 69 minute speech or download & read the official transcript here.... (Continue reading)
Our Community Honors A Pioneer & Visionary
Written on 21 Jan, 2010 at 8:00 in Editorials | viewed 4 times | No Comments
It is not typical for a media outlet to honor the birthday of an individual in the community in this manner, but the person we honor today isn’t typical. Rev. Reggie Longcrier has been a true champion on behalf of... (Continue reading)
Protect Lake James In IBT Settlement
Written on 19 Jan, 2010 at 22:02 in Letters to Editor | viewed 5 times | No Comments
To the Catawba Coalition and Hickory City Council: This afternoon, Tuesday 1/19/10, we were asked if we knew anything about the imminent coalition agreement to settle the Concord-Kannapolis IBT administrative appeal. Had this not come as such a last-minute surprise, we... (Continue reading)
A Further Look Back At 2009 For Catawba County Government
Written on 3 Jan, 2010 at 0:01 in Columns | viewed 3 times | No Comments
Continuing with my look back at some of the highlights for Catawba County Government in 2009, this week I’ll focus on the Board of Commissioners goals for fiscal year 2009-2010, which began last July 1 and will end on June... (Continue reading)
Governor Perdue Comments On Mental Health Cuts
Written on 28 Dec, 2009 at 13:29 in State News | viewed 6 times | No Comments
Governor Perdue recently held a question and answer session with members of the media at the governor's mansion in Raleigh. A myriad of questions was posed to the governor. Because of our ongoing investigative report...... (Continue reading)
Broken System Ahead: Catawba Valley Behavioral Healthcare
Written on 28 Dec, 2009 at 4:37 in Local News | viewed 31 times | 26 Comments
As another holiday season is behind us, most people can take a sigh of relief. The hectic shopping, parties and events are now over. But if you are one of the hundreds of mental health consumers who were... (Continue reading)
International Textile Firm To Bring 66 Jobs To Burke County
Written on 9 Dec, 2009 at 10:35 in Local News | viewed 3 times | No Comments
Governor Bev Perdue today announced that Marves Industries, an international producer of nonwoven textile cushioning and insulator pads for use in mattresses headquartered in Mexico, will open a new North American facility in Burke County. The company will invest... (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)
Catawba County To Continue Tests of Emergency Phone System
Written on 10 Sep, 2009 at 12:50 in Default | viewed 0 times | No Comments
Catawba County residents may receive a phone call on Thursday, September 17, 2009 as Emergency Services officials test the performance of a new emergency communications system the County began using earlier this year.... (Continue reading)
Lenoir-Rhyne To Host Screening of ‘Pray The Devil Back To Hell’
Written on 10 Sep, 2009 at 11:41 in Default | viewed 1 times | No Comments
Lenoir-Rhyne University will be the site of a free screening of the film “Pray the Devil Back to Hell” at 6:30pm September 29 in the Belk Centrum on campus.... (Continue reading)
Survey Shows Sale Of Alcohol To Minors Is Up
Written on 10 Sep, 2009 at 10:29 in Default | viewed 1 times | No Comments
Over two consecutive weekends last month young adults who were 21 or older but looked as if they may be under the legal drinking age, went into 63 stores in Hickory to purchase alcohol without an ID.... (Continue reading)
Governor Signs Bill to Protect Consumers from Home Foreclosures
Written on 9 Sep, 2009 at 11:27 in State News | viewed 1 times | No Comments
Governor Bev Perdue today signed Senate Bill 974, The Consumer Economic Protection Act Of 2009 (CEPA), which will help homeowners facing foreclosure, preserve communities, and protect consumers from unfair debt collectors.... (Continue reading)
911 Operator Who Handled Quadruple Murder Wins State Award
Written on 9 Sep, 2009 at 10:09 in Default | viewed 0 times | No Comments
Alena Greer, a 911 Telecommunicator for the Catawba County E911 Communications Center, was recently awarded the 2009 Telecommunicator of the Year by the North Carolina Chapter of the National Emergency Number Association (NENA).... (Continue reading)
Lenoir-Rhyne Welcomes Largest Incoming Class of Deaf Students
Written on 8 Sep, 2009 at 11:51 in Default | viewed 3 times | No Comments
This year, Lenoir-Rhyne University welcomed its largest class of incoming deaf and hard-of-hearing students. The university, with a total enrollment of 1,682 students, has 14 new deaf or hard-of-hearing students.... (Continue reading)
State Awards Funds For NC Safe Routes To School Program
Written on 8 Sep, 2009 at 11:44 in State News | viewed 6 times | No Comments
The NC Department of Transportation has awarded more than $3.6 million through its Safe Routes to School program to 22 municipalities and local agencies.... (Continue reading)
Local Group Makes Donation To Benefit Local Clinic
Written on 8 Sep, 2009 at 10:36 in Default | viewed 1 times | No Comments
The work of helping provide health care for the uninsured in Caldwell County received a much needed boost when the Lenoir Downtown Cruisers organization presented Helping Hands Clinic with a check for $3,600.... (Continue reading)
Airplane Makes Emergency Landing At Hickory Airport
Written on 5 Sep, 2009 at 13:24 in Default | viewed 0 times | No Comments
At approximately 10:21 this morning, Hickory firefighters responded to an incident at Hickory Regional Airport involving a 737 aircraft, which was en route for an emergency landing. While in the air, the crew reported that an indicator light was... (Continue reading)
Lenoir-Rhyne Welcomes Largest Class of High School Scholars
Written on 4 Sep, 2009 at 17:15 in Default | viewed 3 times | No Comments
Lenoir-Rhyne University is welcoming its third and largest class of High School Scholars to campus this fall. The High School Scholars Academy is for high-achieving students who wish to earn university credit while completing their senior year of high school.... (Continue reading)
Hickory House Fire Suspected Arson
Written on 4 Sep, 2009 at 12:46 in Default | viewed 2 times | No Comments
Members of the Hickory Fire Department were called to the scene of a reported house fire this morning around 7:30am. Upon arrival at the house located at 164 18th Street Place NW, firefighters reported heavy smoke coming from the... (Continue reading)
Department of Transportation Encourages Fall Litter Sweep Participation
Written on 3 Sep, 2009 at 16:03 in State News | viewed 2 times | No Comments
The NC Department of Transportation encourages citizens to put on their safety vests and join Adopt-A-Highway groups and other volunteers across the state for the 2009 fall Litter Sweep, which will take place from Saturday, September 19, until Saturday, October... (Continue reading)
More Children Riding Bicycles Safely Thanks To Bicycle Helmet Initiative
Written on 3 Sep, 2009 at 15:40 in State News | viewed 2 times | No Comments
Thanks to the “Share the Road” license plate, children who participate in bicycle safety events are riding with new helmets. Studies have shown helmets prevent 60 percent of head injury deaths and reduce the overall risk of head injuries by... (Continue reading)
Hickory Wins Prestigious Finance Award
Written on 3 Sep, 2009 at 11:52 in Default | viewed 1 times | No Comments
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded Hickory the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2008.... (Continue reading)
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