Hickory Daily Record

View:

  • School leaders share benefits of working together

    Hickory Daily Record – Wed Dec 9, 12:05 am ET  

    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 »

  • There's a new chief in town

    Hickory Daily Record – Wed Dec 9, 12:02 am ET  

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

  • Doctors needed

    Hickory Daily Record – Wed Dec 9, 12:00 am ET  

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

  • 'I never intended to do anything malicious or harmful'

    Hickory Daily Record – Tue Dec 8, 11:57 pm ET  

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

  • System may partner with Duke Energy

    Hickory Daily Record – Tue Dec 8, 12:00 am ET  

    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 »

  • Coach faces sex charges

    Hickory Daily Record – Tue Dec 8, 12:00 am ET  

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

  • Throwaways popular in county

    Hickory Daily Record – Tue Dec 8, 12:00 am ET  

    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 closed north of Lenoir

    Hickory Daily Record – Tue Dec 8, 12:00 am ET  

    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 »

  • Life before death: Hickory man plans living funeral

    Hickory Daily Record – Tue Dec 8, 12:00 am ET  

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

  • Master brewing from a kit

    Hickory Daily Record – Mon Dec 7, 12:00 am ET  

    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 »

  • Lesson from a leader: There's nothing you can't do

    Hickory Daily Record – Mon Dec 7, 12:00 am ET  

    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 »

  • 'I know who Santa is'

    Hickory Daily Record – Mon Dec 7, 12:00 am ET  

    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 »

  • Bears crush Bobcats

    Hickory Daily Record – Sun Dec 6, 12:15 am ET  

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

  • Charged up

    Hickory Daily Record – Sun Dec 6, 12:11 am ET  

    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 »

  • Meat cutter advances to semifinals

    Hickory Daily Record – Sat Dec 5, 11:43 pm ET  

    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 »

  • Accused deputy out on bond

    Hickory Daily Record – Sat Dec 5, 1:19 am ET  

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

  • Woman fights back, punches and chokes purse-snatcher

    Hickory Daily Record – Sat Dec 5, 1:13 am ET  

    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 »

  • COMMENTARY: Bazzle got N-C's players to believe

    Hickory Daily Record – Sat Dec 5, 12:56 am ET  

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

  • Crews prepare for slick streets

    Hickory Daily Record – Sat Dec 5, 12:51 am ET  

    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 »

  • Warm up the bus

    Hickory Daily Record – Sat Dec 5, 12:21 am ET  

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

  • Police: Wife shot husband by accident

    Hickory Daily Record – Fri Dec 4, 12:07 am ET  

    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 »

  • 'Tragedy turns into another miracle' for Exodus Homes

    Hickory Daily Record – Fri Dec 4, 12:04 am ET  

    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 »

  • Finalist 'along for the ride'

    Hickory Daily Record – Thu Dec 3, 11:56 pm ET  

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

  • Determined secondary leads N-C

    Hickory Daily Record – Thu Dec 3, 12:46 am ET  

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

  • L-R women win SAC opener

    Hickory Daily Record – Thu Dec 3, 12:41 am ET  

    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 »

Photo Highlight

Photo Highlight Slideshow

Christmas decorations illuminate Berlin's main shopping streets. AP Photo/Franka Bruns

More Photos and Slideshow »