Clinton to speak in Hickory tonight. Former President Bill Clinton 'will speak at 5:30 p.m. in St. Stephens High School’s auxiliary gymnasium. The event, which is free and open to the public, will last about an hour-and-a-half.'« hide commentscomment »
ASU chancellor addresses growth. 'Chancellor Kenneth Peacock said the school is looking at branch campuses - in Hickory, Fayetteville and Henderson. However, ASU is not looking to expand to a full campus in Hickory.'« hide commentscomment »
Get Out! Parkway foundation wants stories. 'Anyone who has completed the journey from the Oconaluftee River in Cherokee to Rock Fish Gap in Charlottesville, Va., by foot, bicycle, car or motorcycle is eligible to receive a certificate, lapel pin and decal. In return, the foundation would like end-to-enders to share the stories of their journeys and, perhaps, some photographs.'« hide commentscomment »
Leviton shuts River Plant. 'Leviton Manufacturing Company has suspended operations at its West Jefferson River Plant facility located on NC HWY 163 located in Ashe County on an indefinite basis.« hide commentscomment »