2+ hour, 34+ min ago  (372+ words) Burke County Public Schools and Chartwells K12 will provide free summer meals for children across the community this summer. Beginning Monday, June 8, the BCPS Summer Meals program will offer free lunch Monday through Friday from 11 a. m. to 1 p. m. at the cafeterias of Hildebran,…...

3+ hour, 15+ min ago  (256+ words) Catawba County Schools announced the appointment of Devin Houston as Director of Maintenance, effective June 1, 2026, following approval by the Board of Education during its May 18 meeting. Superintendent Dr. Matt Stover shared his enthusiasm for the appointment, highlighting the district's commitment…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago  (194+ words) Alexander County Schools Superintendent Dr. Bill Griffin says the district is making major financial and academic progress as county leaders consider next year's budget request. Speaking to commissioners Monday, Griffin said the school system faced a financial shortfall when he…...

1+ week, 53+ min ago  (262+ words) The Rotary Club of Hickory recognized nine educators from Hickory City Schools during the annual Wilmer M. Jenkins Teacher of the Year ceremony held Wednesday (May 6) at Lake Hickory Country Club. The event honors teachers across the district for their dedication,…...

1+ week, 7+ hour ago  (202+ words) J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center will host a two-day hiring event this week for people interested in careers supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The career fair will take place from 5 until 8 p. m. on Wednesday (May 13) and Thursday, (May 14) at the…...

1+ week, 11+ hour ago  (180+ words) In the City of Lenoir, officials say a major wayfinding project is now nearly complete, with 52 of 53 new directional signs installed across town. The signs were developed with Destination By Design and are placed along major corridors and throughout Downtown…...

1+ week, 15+ hour ago  (164+ words) The Hickory City Schools Board of Education has received a major national honor for financial transparency. The Association of School Business Officials International awarded the district its prestigious Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting for the fiscal year ending June…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (142+ words) According to Hickory City Schools Director of Communications and Community Relations Natasha Eckard, Hickory High School received a phone call reporting a potential bomb threat. No specific details were provided. As a precaution, law enforcement is on campus and working…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (386+ words) Hickory City Schools celebrated its "Of the Year" award recipients and consecutive years-of-service honorees on Tuesday, May 5, at Warehouse 18 in Hickory. According to a news release from the school system, Dr. Jennifer Griffin, superintendent, proudly announced the 2026-2027 Hickory City Schools…...

3+ week, 2+ hour ago  (99+ words) WHKY Monday's decision came after more than a month of public discussion regarding the issue. According to a published report, some of the discussion centered around misinformation and confusion that circulated following a joint staff meeting between Draughn and Hallyburton…...