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The Western Piedmont Council of Governments is receiving applications for Urgent Repair loan funds to replace a roof or replacement of HVAC or installation of heat in a house that doesn’t have any heating source. This program

Today’s 2024 Caldwell County Schools Spelling Bee showcased the exceptional spelling abilities of middle school students in grades 6-8. After seven rounds of spelling challenges, Anita Thao, an eighth grader at Gamewell Middle School, emerged victorious. “We

  Catawba, NC- As part of the 2022-2023 North Carolina state budget allotment, Bandys High School will receive $200,000 in state funding to be used for athletic facility improvements. The school’s athletic booster program, Trojan Country Athletic

HICKORY – Catawba County has seen a dramatic increase in flu deaths this season, especially over the past week, and Public Health is urging individuals to protect themselves, their loved ones and neighbors to help prevent additional

SHARON MCBRAYER The News Herald (Morganton) It was a packed Waldensian room at the Old Rock School Wednesday night as people gave their input on Valdese, what it lacks and what it does well. The Western Piedmont

HICKORY – The City of Hickory Community Relations Council (CRC) is currently seeking projects to fund for the 2023-2024 fiscal year and is inviting qualified groups or individuals to consider submitting grant requests. “Hickory is one of the

Registration is now underway for the City of Hickory’s Youth Baseball and Softball programs. Participation is free to all City of Hickory residents, and nonresidents can also participate by paying a $40 nonresident fee. Each participant will

Several Caldwell County faith based organizations are asking for your help during this week of extremely cold weather. Crossroads Community Church in Hudson has established an overnight warming shelter, with plans to remain open until Monday the

The Caldwell County school district provides an open enrollment period for student transfers from January 15 through February 28, which allows students to transfer from their home school district to the school of their choice, depending on