Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 6th of July.
Good morning, Hickory.
🏘️ Community
AMOREM hosted a celebration last week at its Valdese campus to unveil a renovated memory garden that now offers a large patio (with seating and umbrellas) and over 2,000 commemorative bricks.
The Burke County Chamber of Commerce co-hosted the event.
💼 Business
Microsoft will use less water at its Catawba County data centers, with usage expected to be 75% to 80% lower than estimates from 2022 (a company spokesperson said).
🎭 Culture
Hickory poet laureate Scott Owens' poem Cicada (set to appear in public windows) will be displayed at libraries, bookstores, and arts centers in 18 cities this month.
🎓 Education
Beginning July 1, 2026, students in approved short-term workforce programs can access federal Pell Grants to boost job-focused training and support local workforce development.
Colleges must report strong outcomes — 70 percent completion and job placement rates — for their programs to qualify.
🎉 Hickory Events
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Blakgraz Live Concert
7-10 p.m. — City Walk Brewery & Distillery — Cost Info not listed — Enjoy an evening of live music with 112+ original songs from Blakgraz.
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