Saturday’s game was a tense physical match littered with 12 yellow cards, eight of which were on Hickory FC.
- By JULIE MCKINNEY Program & outreach librarian, McDowell County Public Library
Here is a list of what is happening at the McDowell County Public Library in July.
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The players may face each other again in college next spring.
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On Friday, July 3, Pioneer Day returned to the Mountain Gateway Museum in Old Fort.
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"For a perceived small club to have three state champions and one team qualifying through their league play is a huge deal."
- Mike Conley
“Providing safe access to the river allows us to continue inspiring curiosity, stewardship, and a connection to the natural environment that makes McDowell County such a special place to live and learn.”
- RICHARD CRAVER Staff Reporter
The state's job market "continues to be positive, with hiring ongoing despite the challenges presented by tariffs and higher energy prices," said Michael Walden.
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The Iredell County Partnership for Young Children announced the conclusion of its role as the Region 9 Child Care Resource & Referral agency.
“It is entirely possible that one day we will find it, and every once in a while, when we're bored with whatever project we're on and need a break, we go on a little wild goose chase down here and start looking."
See bright watercolors, collages made by students at Drexel Elementary and Walter Johnson Middle schools to celebrate America 250.
David Hoffmann explains how faith, family and personal experience have guided the Hoffmann family's commitment to philanthropy.
Before building a business empire, Lee Enterprises Chairman David Hoffmann nearly took a very different path. A football scholarship, a difficult choice and a young romance helped shape the future billionaire's life.
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“Getting the posters designed and printed has been a huge challenge. A lot of folks contributed to the effort, and we couldn’t be more pleased with the result.”
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FIFA allowed Folarin Balogun to face Belgium after suspending his automatic red-card ban, triggering immediate worldwide controversy and fierce debate.
Moment: USMNT boss Mauricio Pochettino throws out ceremonial first pitch before Mariners game
BOSTON — Willson Contreras was suspended seven games for his role in Tuesday’s benches-clearing incident between the Boston Red Sox and Washington Nationals at Fenway Park, Major League Baseball announced Thursday evening. The veteran first baseman is one of four players to be penalized. Nationals starting pitcher Cade Cavalli also received a seven-game suspension. Fellow Nats starter Miles ...
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Plan your first Lake Norman visit with parks, paddling, watersports, downtown Davidson, Birkdale Village, and waterfront dining options around the lake.
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Ride Wake & Surf Co on Lake Norman offers customized wakeboarding, wakesurfing, tubing and pontoon charters with licensed captains for all skill levels.
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Discover Hickory after dark with local dining, live theater, symphony performances, craft cocktails, music series, and arcade-style nightlife across the region.
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The City of Bristol announces its 2026 CDBG allocation of $287,606 from HUD to support local public services, housing activities, and community development.
🎧 Topics include confronting dishonesty, declining a destination wedding you can’t afford, using technology appropriately in nature and getting proper credit at work.
🎧 As the nation approaches its 250th birthday, the hosts examine patriotism, historical memory and whether gratitude can coexist with honest reflection.
🎧 From grocery stores to manufacturing plants, the hosts examine trust, listening and relationship-building as keys to long-term organizational success.
Nominations for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards will be announced on Wednesday, July 8. Which shows will get the most love?
Here’s a closer look at what fireflies really are and how you can help keep their flickering lights shining.
The best part of summer reading is that you can read anything. And the most challenging part? You can read anything, so what will you choose? We’ve assembled 16 books coming out this month that offer a little bit of everything: romance, literary fiction, fantasy, mystery, nonfiction and more. So take a look at what’s coming and grab a book to read wherever you end up spending time this month. ...
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