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NC allows dog breed bans: These 2 cities label certain breeds 'potentially vicious'
While nonexistent at a federal level, "breed-specific legislation" or "BSL" is legal — and very much in practice — in many states across the country. However, laws enforcing stricter regulations on certain dog breeds are controversial, and even illegal in many other areas. North Carolina is one of 29 states with no statewide...
It is important to know your voter registration status
The approaching 2024 elections are being called one of the most popular elections in history. It is important that we all do our part and exercise our right to decide who will govern our local communities, state government and our country. Once you arrive at the polling place to cast your vote, it may be too late to make any changes, so now is the time to know your voter registration status and to make any necessary corrections or changes.
NC advocate for seniors is now helping shape national Medicare policy
As a child, Gina Upchurch would sit in her grandfather’s lap and count pills at his pharmacy in Smithfield, North Carolina. He was beloved in the community, and people often asked his advice, she recalled. When she was in high school, Upchurch watched her grandmother undergo horrible side effects...
Hickory Museum Of Art’s Poker Run Is Saturday, Aug. 3
Calling all motorcycle enthusiasts, art lovers, and families! Join Hickory Museum of Art for a fun-filled experience you won’t forget! Hickory Museum of Art and Twisted Covenant MSC invite you to a day filled with motorcycles, art, music, food, and fun activities for children. Explore our galleries, enter a bike into the show, relax to tunes on the lawn from Soul Watt, and enjoy some delicious food from HKY Smoking & Catering and cool, refreshing ice cream treats from Monster Ice Cream.
Seniors Morning Out Activities To Include Theatrical Performance And Cooking Demos
Hickory – Seniors Morning Out participants will enjoy a variety of activities in August including a trip to the farmers market, crafting classes, and cooking demonstrations. Any resident of Catawba County who is 60 or older is invited to join Seniors Morning Out, which is held Monday through Thursday mornings at five convenient locations. A hot, balanced lunch is served each day. Programs are free to participants, who may pick and choose which days to attend. Bus transportation to and from the sites is available in some locations.
FCA’s Opening Reception For Photography Exhibit, Aug. 1
Hickory – Full Circle Arts presents an exhibition & competition of photographic art “My Personal Inspiration.” The opening reception is Thursday, August 1, 6:00 to 8:00 pm. The show includes a wide variety of almost 40 images. The judges were Sally Fanjoy and James Labrenz, well-known visual...
Redhawk Pub. Announces The Release Of Jennifer Owen’s New Children’s Book
Hickory – Redhawk Publications is pleased to announce the release of Jennifer Owen’s latest children’s book, “Tree of Beautiful Wings.” This enchanting new title is set to captivate young readers and their families with its heartwarming story of diversity and acceptance. Jennifer Owen is a...
Hickory To Host Annual Back To School Bash And Dance, 8/24
The Back to School Bash is a fun annual event where students of all ages can get ready to go back to school in style. Kids can get free haircuts, have their faces painted, and win great prizes from 5-8 p.m. From 7:30-9:30 p.m., kids in grades 3-8 are invited...
Hickory FC 2024 Season In Review
Hickory – What. A. Season. Incredible inaugural season for Hickory FC! Let’s take a look back on SOME of the moments in this historic season!. It all started with the jersey reveal at Innovative Ink where Hickory FC revealed the first ever Hickory FC kits! These kits ended up flooding the Hickory community and were regularly seen being worn around Hickory!
School choice advocates want NC lawmakers to clear voucher waitlist, but vote unlikely until fall
By Galen Bacharier NC Newsline Advocates for school choice called on North Carolina lawmakers Wednesday to clear the waitlist for families seeking scholarships under the state’s private school voucher program. Roughly 55,000 applicants are on the waitlist under the Opportunity Scholarship program for K-12 students. Lawmakers are unlikely to address the waitlist in the immediate […] The post School choice advocates want NC lawmakers to clear voucher waitlist, but vote unlikely until fall appeared first on Salisbury Post.
NC inspectors cited daycare owned by Lt. Gov. Robinson: Now it’s the focus of new campaign ad
By Lynn Bonner and Galen Bacharier NC Newsline State inspectors cited the Greensboro daycare that Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson and his wife Yolanda Hill owned years ago for falsifying credential certificates. Now it’s the focus of a new campaign ad as Robinson, a Republican, runs for governor. The 30-second ad from Democratic Attorney General Josh […] The post NC inspectors cited daycare owned by Lt. Gov. Robinson: Now it’s the focus of new campaign ad appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Counties across NC are urgently recruiting poll workers
MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – Counties across the Carolinas will work to recruit thousands of people to be poll workers in the coming weeks. Thursday is national poll worker recruitment day. Election managers in two North Carolina counties are already preparing for the election. Anywhere from 3,000 to 5,000 people will help make […]
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