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- Mark Parker Hickory Daily Record Sports Correspondent
In turning in back-to-back shutouts to open the second half, Hickory now leads the Carolina League with eight shutouts.
- jason.koon
Recent high school graduate and UCLA commit James Lane was named Man of the Match on Wednesday after scoring the game winning goal in the 96th minute.
- Sarah C. Johnson
A judge ordered the owner to comply with an agreement for Robert Arguelles to purchase the remaining company stock.
- jason.koon
"So, Raegan (Rembert) was like, 'you want to play legion ball this summer?' I'm like, 'yeah, sign me up. I'm ready. Let's go. When do we start?'"
- Mike Conley
Melvin Bray is an Atlanta-based author and writer of the new book “UnLearn InEquity: An Invitation to Truth & Transformation.”
- Mike Conley
Further investigation and a positive drug analysis test determined the juvenile had been exposed to a controlled substance, and charges were filed.
- Mike Conley
The budget calls for a $2 per month increase in the monthly residential garbage fee and a 5% increase in the commercial rates.
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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.
The bill would keep healthcare systems from requiring and enforcing noncompete contracts.
While no infections away from Texas and New Mexico have been reported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, state officials have announced a series of steps to try and limit the exposure of N.C. residents, pets and livestock to the parasitic fly.
"Psychedelic-assisted therapy, chemical compounds like MDMA for PTSD, and psilocybin for treatment-resistant depression have shown in clinical trials results that traditional medicines cannot match."
North Carolina's strict rules on what can be built on its coast, including a long-standing ban on permanent hardened erosion control structures like seawalls, could soon be repealed. A bill moving through the state Senate, intending to protect beaches and coastal infrastructure, would remove that ban.
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- Mike Conley
A lifelong resident of McDowell County, Jones has dedicated her career to serving the community she calls home.
Norwegian fans are once again causing a stir. After Boston, they're taking over Times Square with their rowing motions and transforming the street into a sea of red partygoers.
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NORFOLK, Va. — College sports lost its chew toy du jour Monday when Texas Tech and quarterback Brendan Sorsby, outflanked by the Big 12’s legal muscle, ended their preposterous quest for Sorsby to play this season for the reigning conference champions. But fret not. In major college athletics, especially during the spring and summer, there is always another off-the-field issue to ignite ...
- Statesville Convention and Visitors Bureau
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Statesville updates utility rates and fees, announces holiday sanitation changes, promotes July 3 fireworks, and highlights summer fun at the Leisure Pool.
- Visit Hickory
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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.
- Bristol Motor Speedway
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Jason Collins survived a burnout mishap to win Pro Mod at Bristol as Antron Brown, Matt Hartford and Gaige Herrera also scored notable Thunder Valley victories.
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Mayor J. Douglas Hendrix proclaims June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth in Statesville, urging residents to honor freedom through reflection, education and service.
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This summer’s forecast is in: clear skies and good books from here on out.
Clive Davis, the mastermind behind the careers of Whitney Houston, Barry Manilow, Earth, Wind & Fire, Alicia Keys and dozens of other artists, has died.
Literary tourism is booming as BookTok fans turn favorite stories into real-life travel adventures.
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