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ACAP Hickory/Foothills To Offer Free Program On Senior Services Eligibility And Paperwork
ACAP HICKORY/FOOTHILLS - ADULT CHILDREN OF AGING PARENTS | Comments: 0 | Leave a comment. NEWTON, N.C. – ACAP Hickory/Foothills will offer its free monthly educational program on Thursday, August 8, 2024, on “Senior Services: Understanding Eligibility and Managing Paperwork.” The program is in person at Catawba County Library Main Branch, Lower Level, 115 West C Street, in Newton. The program begins at 5:30 p.m.
Claire the coo saves the day in new children’s book
CHARLOTTE – Claire the Highland cow is back to teach young readers about “coo-rage.”. Author Jamie Campbell returns with her third book in her “Highland Coo” series, “Coo-rageous,” published by Warren Publishing. Claire the Highland coo is excited when she’s invited to her first...
Young anglers look to reel in Bassmaster junior championship
CATAWBA – While not a sport governed under the purview of the N.C. High School Athletic Association, bass fishing is among the fastest growing youth sports statewide, especially along the shores of Lake Norman. Among area schools, Bandys High boasts an impressive club, both in quality and quantity. The...
NC dance instructor accused of misconduct with students, deputies say
RALEIGH, N.C. — A woman linked to numerous dance studios across the state, including one in Raleigh, was arrested in Raleigh for charges of indecent liberties with a minor. A New Hanover County Sheriff's Office investigation connected Elissa Edwards to allegations of misconduct with students from several dance studios across North Carolina.
Salt marshes mitigate hurricane damage
Weather experts say the 2024 hurricane season could spawn a record number of storms along with increased intensity. News that once again has observers keeping a close eye on North Carolina’s Outer Banks. One natural mitigator to potential storm damage is North Carolina’s approximately 222,000 acres of salt marshes, which play a key role in […] The post Salt marshes mitigate hurricane damage appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Alexis Brown named USTFCCCA Indoor Scholar-Athlete of the Year
HICKORY, NC - The Lenoir-Rhyne Track & Field team stood out not just on the track this season, but in the classroom as well. Star sprinter Alexis Brown was named the USTFCCCA Indoor Scholar-Athlete of the Year, while the Bears had 11 athletes named to the All-Academic Teams. In addition to the individual accolades, both the Men's and Women's Track & Field Teams were named USTFCCCA All-Academic Teams.
Scattered showers and storms possible Saturday across central NC
Afternoon and evening storms could turn severe because of damaging winds on Saturday.Heavy rain could cause flooding locally, according to ABC11 meteorologist Steve Stewart, especially in areas that have seen recent heavy rain.Temperatures could reach the high 80s.This follows scattered storms and showers moving across central North Carolina on Friday. Some areas saw between 1 to 3.5 inches of rain.Rainfall totals reached a quarter of an inch across the viewing area.Looking Ahead Sunday and Monday look to be warmer and humid. Temperatures will reach the high 80s.Rain is expected every day this week.
Pelosi to headline NC Democratic fundraiser as rumors swirl over Biden's candidacy
Every year, North Carolina Democrats host what they call the “Unity Dinner” — a fundraiser that in presidential years serves as a sort of pre-convention kickoff and get-out-the-vote bonanza. This year’s dinner, to be held Saturday, comes as the party is anything but unified on who should...
Unemployment claims in North Carolina increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in North Carolina rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 3,497 in the week ending July 13, up from 2,974 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S....
People News & Notes: ECU Health electrophysiology lab first in NC to earn IAC accreditation
ECU Health Medical Center Electrophysiology Lab is the first hospital lab in North Carolina to earn accreditation by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in cardiac electrophysiology in the areas of testing and ablation, device implantation and left atrial appendage occlusion, ECU Health announced. Accreditation by the IAC means that the lab has undergone an intensive application and review process and is found to be in compliance with published standards, demonstrating a commitment to quality patient care, the health system said. ...
Alcohol-monitoring for some N.C. parents could save lives. Uncertainty about the law presents a roadblock.
For months now, Michael Dean Smith said, he has feared his infant daughter will be hurt or killed in a drunk-driving related accident with the mother of his child behind the wheel. Smith, 34, of Waynesville, shares joint custody of his now 15-month-old daughter with Valery Francis, who has primary...
PCC Notes: Next NC Scholarship making college affordable for state residents
WINTERVILLE — A new financial aid program has made higher education more affordable for North Carolina residents, and there’s still time for prospective Pitt Community College students to apply for funding for the upcoming fall semester. Announced earlier this year, the Next NC Scholarship helps most North Carolinians from households with an adjusted gross income equal to or less than $80,000 pursue a higher education by fully covering tuition and fees at PCC and other public colleges in the state. ...
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