Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of August.
Good morning, Hickory.
📰 Economy
The North Carolina Department of Commerce Labor and Economic Division released its June report last week showing that unemployment rates in Hickory Metro counties remained steady or dropped slightly; Alexander County fell to 3.3 percent + Catawba County to 3.4 percent, with the overall regional rate at 3.5 percent.
🎓 Education
Superintendent Jennifer Griffin updated families on the proposed merger of Hickory, Newton-Conover and Catawba County schools today and urged them to send input to the state board.
Feedback will help shape future decisions in the school system.
🌲 Environment
The City of Hickory is designing the Catawba River Environmental Education Center to showcase local natural resources and invites residents to attend public input meetings on Tuesday, Aug.
11 at City Hall and Thursday, Aug. 13 at Highland Recreation Center from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
🏈 Sports
Hickory FC named Carlos Rubio as its new Sporting Director on Aug.
4; he now leads the club’s long-term football plans — his first task is to work with ownership to recruit the next head coach after the season.
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