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Election filing opens at noon Monday
In a political year that promises to put North Carolina in the national spotlight, Monday kicks off the election filing date for candidates.
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Thomas Sigmon, of West Side Tattoo in Conover, gives April Propst her first tattoo Thursday afternoon.
Police charge teen with counterfeiting cash
Police in two Western North Carolina towns have charged an 18-year-old in an ongoing probe of counterfeit cash in Catawba County.
New Greenpeace 'Rainbow Warrior' flagship in Southport this weekend
The new Greenpeace "Rainbow Warrior" flagship will be in Southport this weekend.
Animal lovers and Valentine's Day
If you are in a ponder over what to do different for Valentine's Day, here's a solution.
Counterfeit arrest: 18-year-old charged in fake money scam in Hickory area
For more info: To see the security features embedded in real money, see the Secret Service's website at http://www.secretservice.gov/money_detect.shtml For more info: To see the security features embedded in real money, see the Secret Service's website at http://www.secretservice.gov/money_detect.shtml One of the teens accused of creating much of ... (more)
Schools explain need for systemwide athletic director
But hiring from within isn't the only or main focus. Instead, they say, it's getting the best person for the job no matter where they come from.
Operation 38 Special Still in Effect
More Arrests Have Been Made But Narcotics Investigators Still Looking for the Following Suspects in Operation 38 Special The following suspects are still wanted in connection with the Operation 38 Special drug roundup: Timothy Shontay Baxter, Timothy Shontay Baxter, Jr., 32, 133 Laura Jeanne Lane, Statesville is wanted for Sell and Deliver Cocaine ... (more)
Court delays case against indicted attorney
A member of the NC Attorney General's Office was in Catawba County court Monday, to discuss the charges an area attorney is facing.
"Art About Women" Winners Announced
The winners of Full Circle Arts "Art About Women" were announced on Thursday, February 2 to an overflow crowd at the gallery's new/old location at 29 Second Street NW in downtown Hickory.
Hickory Kiwanians achieve Life Member status
Steve Aaron and John Speagle, longtime Hickory business and civic leaders, were recently honored with Life Member status by the Kiwanis Club of Western Catawba County.
Are data centers the future of industry in our area?
Data center projects 2011: Kings Mountain data center shell building is completed and available for lease.
Maiden City Council to discuss filling vacant seat Monday
The city council in Maiden is expected to talk about the council seat left vacant when councilman Howard Ervin resigned from the board.
Mom accused of tampering with infant's IV appears before judge
A mother accused of tampering with her 5-month-old daughter's intravenous line made her first appearance before a judge Friday.
Priest hopes Catholics unhappy with changes will join new community
Catawba County resident and Catholic priest Father Tom Sanford isn't too happy about recent changes made to the Church's liturgy and mass.
County public health officials will be contacting those who got sick and those who didn't after eating at Harbor Inn Seafood to figure out the source of the outbreak.
More charges against Hickory man accused of multistate thefts
Hickory Police continue to catalog items seized in a multi-state theft ring. Frederick Washburn was charged with 14 felony counts of larceny and possession of stolen goods.
Zahra's biological mom is fighting to get her remains back
Adam Baker's fight for a "proper burial" for his daughter Zahra isn't over - even though he was deported back to his homeland with her remains.
Stomach virus outbreak in Charlotte
It's the dreaded norovirus -- most of us know it as the "stomach virus" -- and North Carolina health officials say it's thriving and wreaking some havoc in the Charlotte area.
Friends' emerald discovery is legendary
How many people do you know that has found a 1493-carat emerald that can be seen today in the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C.? A Catawba County resident and longtime member of the Catawba Valley Gem and Mineral Club, Red Reitzel, can claim that distinction.
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