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City Of Hickory’s Aviation Walk To Open Tuesday, July 30
Hickory – The next segment of the Hickory Trail is slated to open to the public this month. A ribbon cutting will mark the official grand opening of the Aviation Walk on Tuesday, July 30, at 10 a.m. Members of the Hickory community are invited to attend the ceremony at the new Aviation Walk pedestrian bridge trailhead at 1240 U.S. 321 NW in Hickory.
HMA’s Annual Autolawn Party Is Set For Saturday, October 5
Hickory – In celebration of Hickory Museum of Art’s 80th Anniversary, this year’s theme will be “Totally 80’s Autolawn Party”! We’ll have everything you love about The Autolawn Party — live music, beer garden, food trucks, children’s art activities, raffles, and awards ceremony — along with some new tubular additions to our “like, totally awesome” event. So break out your Member’s Only jacket, acid-washed jeans, and mix tapes and join us on October 5th, 2024 from 10am-3pm!
City Of Hickory To Offer Hickory 101 For Citizens This Fall
Hickory – The City of Hickory will offer a five-week class called Hickory 101 for citizens wishing to learn about the inner workings of local government. Each week, participants will learn about City functions and departments by touring facilities, seeing demonstrations, and hearing presentations. Hickory 101 is a condensed...
Evening With Author Ron Rash, Thursday, August 8
Hickory – Acclaimed author Ron Rash will be the focus of a literary event in Hickory on Thursday, August 8th. This book reading and discussion, a free event with no tickets required, will take place at the SALT Block’s Drendel Auditorium beginning at 6:30 p.m., with doors opening for general admission seating at 6:00 p.m.
Bill legalizes to-go alcoholic drinks in North Carolina
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has signed a law permanently allowing the carryout or delivery of alcoholic drinks, a practice initially permitted during the COVID-19 pandemic. The legislation, part of the ABC Omnibus Bill (Senate Bill 527, Session Law 2024-41), includes several regulations for to-go alcoholic beverages. Drinks must be sealed, sold with food, and […] The post Bill legalizes to-go alcoholic drinks in North Carolina appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Gov. Cooper touts $242M grant for Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement amid concerns
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — On Tuesday, Governor Roy Cooper visited Wilmington to highlight a $242 million federal grant to replace the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge. The funding is a part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. More than $5 billion have been allocated for 13 major bridges across the county, including the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge.
Judge halts gubernatorial candidate’s misdirection of taxpayer funds
(The Center Square) – Direction of taxpayer funds from the world’s largest pork producer by North Carolina’s Democratic candidate for governor has been stopped by a Superior Court judge. Attorney General Josh Stein, Gov. Roy Cooper and state Controller Nels Roseland were dealt defeat by a Randolph County pastor, Jonathan Burris, suing on behalf of the Randolph County Board of Education. Shirley, in his ruling, wrote money paid by Smithfield Foods since July 2019 “must be used for the purpose of environmental enhancement in public...
In southeastern North Carolina, spiderwebs offer clues about air quality
A group of about a dozen community activists, scientists, and volunteers advanced along the edge of some woods near Goldsboro last month, searching for the dense webs of the funnel weaver spider. Ultimately, these delicate webs may reveal clues about air quality in the region. Dani Lin Hunter, research manager...
Celebrating 70 years: Stephanie Santostasi reflects on career at WLOS
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Stephanie Santostasi left News 13 a little more than a year ago to spend more time with her family. So, what has she been up to since those early mornings bringing viewers up to speed at the live desk?. "You know, I can be outside...
AMOREM Offers Children’s Good Mourning Grief Camp In Boone, Valdese, And Hudson
Valdese, NC – AMOREM will offer an opportunity for grieving children in the summer of 2024. This year, the organization has extended the hours of Good Mourning Children’s Grief Camp and allotted time for drop-offs and pick-ups to accommodate more children and their families. It’s hard to recognize...
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