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Salvation Army of Greater Hickory and High Country to celebrate National Salvation Army Week
HICKORY, NC (May 10, 2024) ⇒ The Salvation Army of Greater Hickory and High Country is excited to celebrate National Salvation Army Week May 13th thru 18th, 2024. Since its inception in 1925, the Hickory Corps has grown to serve those in most need in Alexander, Ashe, Avery, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, McDowell, Watauga, and Wilkes County.
Multiple Owen athletes take gold at NCHSAA 2A West Regional
Owen High School records fell and medals were raised, May 10, at the NCHSAA 2A Track and Field West Regional in Connelly Springs. The Warhorses and Warlassies, who each finished fourth overall in the competition, claimed a total of 12 medals, while 21 Owen athletes qualified for the NCHSAA 2A State Championship meet, set for 10 a.m., Friday, May 17, on the Marcus T. Johnson track in Greensboro.
Founding Fathers and other influencing citizens, how they served our country: Polly Cooper
The Charters of Freedom is a grouping of America’s founding documents. It encompasses the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. These are the preeminent documents in American history. During the fall and winter of 1777-1778, the British military brought the Continental Army to its knees. In September 1777, British army commander General William Howe triumphed over General Washington at the Battle of Brandywine. With over 1,000 patriot losses, they retreated. This situation allowed the British to occupy Philadelphia. ...
Burke County bridge named in honor of fallen firefighter
BURKE COUNTY, N.C. — Family members of a fallen firefighter and transportation officials joined together on Thursday to name a bridge in the first responder's honor. The bridge on Drexel Road over I-40 in Burke County will now be known as the "Fighter Jason K Hensley Bridge." Hensley was killed while cleaning storm debris in October 2017 as a volunteer member of the Triple Community Fire Department.
Officials celebrate 12 new hangars at Hickory Regional Airport
HICKORY, NC (May 10, 2024) ⇒ Leaders from the City of Hickory and Burke County were joined by state legislative officials at Hickory Regional Airport on Friday, May 10, to celebrate the grand opening of 12 new T-hangars on the north ramp. Hickory Mayor Hank Guess, Burke County Commissioner...
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