Culliver was the Catawba County Girls Player of the Year after leading Maiden on an undefeated state championship run last winter.
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“Considering five of the past seven years have seen record attendance, we are anticipating a large, enthusiastic crowd at this year’s games,” said Stephen Quillin, president of the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games.
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The club has donated $1,500 through the McDowell Technical Community College Foundation Inc. to support scholarships and student assistance.
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“It's always beautiful to see the community come out and enjoy this beautiful place we call home, and we are honored to be able to facilitate that. We can't wait until next year.”
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As the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding, it is a great time to look back at western North Carolina’s and more specifically McDowell County’s part in the founding of our nation.
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When the Crawdads took four of six overall from Columbia last week, it was the first series win at L.P. Frans since April 14-19.
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Cogdill guided the team to a record of 6-15.
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“Charlotte Kendall and Keri Randolph-Frisbee represent the kind of excellence we are proud to see at McDowell Tech," President J.W. Kelley said.
“It’s unbelievable people still engage in dog fighting activities,” U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson said.
The U.S. attorney’s office said the stolen items were sold to customers throughout the United States and multiple other countries.
Timothy Clinton Pruitt, 72, of North Wilkesboro is charged with three counts of first-degree statutory sex offense, three counts of indecent liberties with a child and three counts of engaging in a sex act as a substitute parent, according to an arrest warrant.
Female staffer alleged that Causey, a Guilford County native, sent inappropriate text messages.
House 1094 would treat a driver's license renewal earlier than 180 days before expiration similar to a duplicate license.
“It’s important for us to use the greenhouse and not just have it sit there idle because we have so much food insecurity here in our community and we can grow lots of fruits and vegetables for the community,” Parkland High School gardening club co-sponsor Rhonda Higgins said.
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Visit Hickory has released its 2026 Visitor's Guide, showcasing attractions, dining, shopping, and community stories throughout Hickory and Catawba County.
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