Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of October.
Good morning, Hickory.
🌲 Environment
Residents in Hickory can drop off hazardous household waste at a free collection event on Nov.
7 (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) at L.P. Frans Stadium.
🏛️ Government
Lowes Foods City Park in downtown closed Tuesday, Oct.
13 for new playground surfacing; work is expected to last up to two weeks — restrooms adjacent to the park remain open for visitors.
Statewide Operation Crash Reduction runs from Oct.
12 to 18, urging drivers to slow down & buckle up as Hickory law enforcement ramps up patrols using radar to deter speeding and distractions on busy roads.
🏥 Health
A report from LawnStarter and Johns Hopkins Medicine advises Hickory residents to take breaks and use safe lifting techniques during fall yard cleanup after 7,700 emergency room visits last year, with one in five for back injuries.
The guidance suggests stretching (such as a 5-minute walk) to prevent strains.
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