Hickory Daily Record

The three elementary schools in Newton-Conover City Schools communicate consistently to share what teaching methods are working with students so the other schools will also profit from them. Full Story »

Nearly 30 years after joining the Conover Police Department, Steve Brewer has been named Chief of Police. Full Story »

Supply versus demand — that's the equation the Greater Hickory Cooperative Christian Ministry is trying to balance. Full Story »

A former coach at Alexander Central High School maintains he did not have sex with a student at the school. Full Story »

Catawba County Schools and Duke Energy may help each other through a partnership that provides the school system with money and Duke Energy with solar power. Full Story »

A former Alexander Central High School coach is facing several charges involving sex with a student. Full Story »

More people are using the household hazardous waste collection program, and last month's event amassed a record 89,533 pounds of waste. Full Story »

U.S. 321 in Caldwell County is closed for a few days, due to the possibility of a rockslide, according to the N.C. Department of Transportation. Full Story »

Dan Lasky doesn't think he has more than a few weeks left. Full Story »

Some people have dedicated their lives to making people happy. Some even figure out how to make a living at it — that's what Mike Walkup did when he opened Advantage Beer & Wine Supplies and Winery with business partner Joe Grezesiak four years ago. Full Story »

Vickie Morgan is still living by the lessons Margaret Yount taught decades ago on hiking trails and over tomato biscuits on the way to Brownie, or junior Girl Scout, meetings. Full Story »

Jason Eggers can tell his children and grandchildren exactly why they'd better be good. He knows Santa Claus — and he knows where the big guy lives. Full Story »

The Lenoir-Rhyne University women won it at the foul line. Full Story »

St. Stephens head coach Billy Baker found the confidence builder he has been seeking as the Indians dominated the 38th Annual Indian Classic wrestling tournament at St. Stephens High on Saturday. Full Story »

The sound of booming bass beats coming from the walk-in cooler behind Texas Roadhouse means Frank Tucker is at work. He spends his days in the cooler bundled up against the 34-degree temperatures and standing at a steel table wielding long, sharp knifes in his gloved hands as he turns a mountain of meat into a stack of steaks. Full Story »

A former Catawba County sheriff's deputy accused of conspiring to distribute cocaine was released on bond. Full Story »

What might have seemed like an easy crime turned violent when a purse-snatcher was chased into his car by his victim who kicked, punched and choked him as he tried to make his getaway. Full Story »

You have to admire Nick Bazzle's candor. Full Story »

Hickory street crews were out in force Friday, spreading brine on the roads in preparation for what some thought might be a snowy, icy night. Full Story »

Newton-Conover High stopped Salisbury's last play and will go to Chapel Hill again. Full Story »

A Long View man was treated and released at Frye Regional Medical Center early Thursday morning after his wife accidentally shot him with a .45-caliber handgun. Full Story »

It's been years since 32-year-old Tywone McGeachy celebrated Christmas . This year, he got gifts from an entire community, and he's working on a present in return. Full Story »

For the last two years, Thomas Tipps has poured his heart and soul into his company. Full Story »

Ty Brown says it all comes down to two words. Full Story »

Defending South Atlantic Conference champion Lenoir-Rhyne served notice that its not eager to give up its title with a 87-66 win over Catawba in the conference opener for both teams at Shuford Gymnasium on Wednesday in women's basketball. Full Story »