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Appalachian Aero Group is officially an FAA Part 145 repair station operating at the Hickory Regional Airport.
Avery Klassett, Eliza Huegerich, and Olivia Tumblin qualified for the national competition at the Zone 3 finals in March. After an undefeated season, they tied for first in that competition.
The playground, named in memory of Elder, a beloved figure in the Long View community, features state-of-the-art equipment and amenities for children of all ages.
The contest was a back-and-forth season finale which saw six lead changes and neither team able to get ahead by more than one run until Alexander Central scored eight unanswered runs in the top of the seventh inning.
Hickory scored three runs in the first inning and added a run in the fourth to lead 4-0.
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An active jet stream pattern in the western half of the country means that the first half of May will favor more tornadoes in the Great Plains.
Greater Hickory Cooperative Christian Ministry (GHCCM) hosted an event on April 26 to formally name the GHCCM Medical Clinic. It is now recognized as the Dr. John Earl Medical Ministry Clinic.
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With all phases complete, hospital leaders say the facility now features significant upgrades and amenities that patients will begin to experience immediately.
"This decision prioritizes the safety of attendees and participants while also safeguarding the integrity of the artists' work from potential damage," an email from the organization said.
The Hickory boys took third place at the Western Foothills Athletic Conference track meet on Tuesday while the girls took seventh.
The NCHSAA board unanimously approved a proposal to implement a "Big 32" model when it goes to eight classifications in the 2025-26 school year.
A solo home run from Drake Tucker and an RBI double from Alex Robinson in the fourth inning gave Bandys a four-run lead.
"It's great to see him excited about something. He said it wasn't a big deal if he couldn't come over, but I took off work today to get over to see him in his element. It's very exciting," Alyse Wooldridge said.
Thomas Wayne Carlson III, 40, of 334 Walker Road, Lot 1, Morganton, was charged with felony assault on a law enforcement officer with a firearm.
The main area of focus on Eighth Avenue NW will be between Second Street NE and Fourth Street Drive NW, Hickory police said in a news release.
Some student athletes, like Lenoir-Rhyne basketball player Valerie Veauthier, would rather use their NIL rights to give back. On Monday, Veautheir was named as one of three new Student Athlete Advocates for a non-profit called Tunnel to Towers.
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Hickory chased Rome starter Cory Wall in the third inning. Quincy Scott singled in a run and sprinted home ahead of Yosy Galan’s triple to the tie score at three.
All North Carolina parents — no matter how much they make — moved a step closer to being able to get vouchers to help cover tuition for private schools.
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When Roe Piercy's cat got stuck 50 feet up in a neighbor's tree, friends and neighbors came together to get him down.
William "Alden" Elliott was one of four officers killed in a shootout while serving a fugitive warrant in east Charlotte on Monday. Elliott was from Newton.
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Bratt’s strong pitching performance was needed as the Hickory Crawdads put together a total of five hits Wednesday.
“Most of us don’t think about leaving the house and whether we are going to come back alive or not,” Pastor Paul Cummings said. “That’s something that they (police officers) do.”
"I wish it happened sooner," a Greensboro pastor said. "There are many talented and grace-filled members who have struggled to be ordained because of their sexual orientation."
Once coaches and players began arriving in Hickory, they only had six days between their first practice and their first game to put it all together.
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"The hearts of the App State community are with Jack’s loved ones during this very difficult time. We are respecting his family’s wishes and requests," a statement said.
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Nancy Wilson from Heart, whose pioneering female leads helped create one of the most successful bands of all time, stops in for a career-spanning chat to kick off their the Royal Flush Tour.
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