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Democrats criticize effort by Congress to regulate college sports as setback for athletes

Democratic Party · Hickory

Democrats criticize effort by Congress to regulate college sports as setback for athletes

83% Center coverage: 43 sources

House panels are weighing legislation that would create a national standard for payments to athletes and protect the NCAA against lawsuits.See the Story

20-Year-Old North Carolina Firefighter Dies on Duty After Medical Emergency

Firefighters · Hickory

20-Year-Old North Carolina Firefighter Dies on Duty After Medical Emergency

100% Center coverage: 12 sources

By Marisa Sardonia Click here for updates on this story HICKORY, North Carolina (WLOS) — The Hickory Fire Department announced Friday the death of one of their 20-year-old firefighters while on duty. Hickory Fire Chief Matt Hutchinson released the following statement via Facebook post: “It is with a heavy heart that I deliver the news that no fire chief ever wants to deliver. Yesterday we lost one of our own, Hickory Firefighter Jake Bridges…See the Story

Judge Issues $1M Bond for Two Suspects in Catawba County Shooting, Denies Bond for Others

Catawba County · Catawba County

Judge Issues $1M Bond for Two Suspects in Catawba County Shooting, Denies Bond for Others

100% Center coverage: 5 sources

Four of the alleged shooters at the Catawba County house party on June 1 appeared in court to face additional charges of attempted murder.See the Story

Sheriff: Three suspects face felony drug charges following traffic stop by ICSO deputy

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

IFN Staff Three Catawba County residents face felony drug charges following a traffic stop by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Deputy T.M. Sharpe, who is assigned to the ICSOCatawba · Catawba Read Article

Catawba County Schools announces new director of QUEST Childcare Services

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

In her new role as director of QUEST, Gates will oversee all before-school, after-school, and summer childcare programming for Catawba County Schools.Catawba County · Catawba County Read Article

City of Hickory seeks public input for Catawba Valley Boulevard improvements

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The proposed improvements along Catawba Valley Boulevard and at its intersection with Startown Road were identified through the plan’s development process.Hickory, North Carolina · Hickory Read Article

Hickory Crawdads left fielder earns Carolina League Player of the Week

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The Crawdads left fielder went 12-for-30 last week.Hickory, North Carolina · Hickory Read Article

ELKS LODGE PROVIDES BASKET TO VA CLINIC

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Hickory Elks Veterans Committee member Lisa Watts provided a new basket with Elks signage and snacks for the VA Clinic in Hickory. The clinic is at 2440 Century Place SE.Hickory, North Carolina · Hickory Read Article

Concordia student a first-place awardee in contest

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

America250 is the national congressional commission leading the U.S. semiquincentennial celebration, or America's 250th birthday.Hickory, North Carolina · Hickory Read Article

Lenoir-Rhyne Names Emry Tsitouris Head Women’s Basketball Coach - Lenoir-Rhyne University Athletics

HICKORY, N.C. — Lenoir-Rhyne Vice President for Athletics Daron Montgomery has announced the hiring of Emry Tsitouris as the next head coach of the Bears women's basketball program. Tsitouris, the 14th coach in program history, joins LR following a transformational three-year tenure as the head coach at Mars Hill University, where she orchestrated one of the most impressive program rebuilds in the South Atlantic Conference.Basketball · Hickory Read Article

Seen at the Furniture Manufacturing Expo 2025 - Home News Now

HICKORY, N.C. — Home furnishings industry suppliers from around the country gathered here this week to showcase their latest products, materials and services aimed at improving quality, efficiency and speed to market. Held at the Hickory Metro Convention Center, it featured some 100 companies from in and outside the U.S. looking to reconnect with furniture manufacturers in and outside Hickory and other areas in and around North Carolina. They of…Hickory, North Carolina · Hickory Read Article

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