Good morning, Hickory.

This week's letters to the editor in the Hickory Daily Record touch on various community and local issues.

Catawba County's NC Guardian ad Litem program adds four new volunteers to advocate for the best interests of children in court.

The Catawba Valley Community Foundation granted $53,230 to various local organizations in North Carolina to support community projects, with flexibility for fund use in light of Hurricane Helene's impact.

The Catawba County Board of Commissioners and the Hickory City Council are set to hold meetings on December 16 and December 17, respectively, to discuss upcoming agendas.

Gov. Roy Cooper appointed Sherri Elliott as the new Superior Court Judge for Catawba County, following the retirement of Judge Gregory Hayes.

Catawba Valley Medical Center was recognized as a High Performing Hospital for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report, based on its significantly lower C-section and newborn complication rates.

Evan O’Leary from Lenoir-Rhyne Women’s Soccer team has been named to the United Soccer Coaches All-America Second Team, marking her as the 11th player in the team's history to achieve this honor.

West Charlotte defeats Hickory 36-20 in the High School Football Western Regional Finals, ending Hickory's season with a 14-1 record.

The latest high school basketball games show significant victories and close matches across both boys' and girls' teams in the Catawba Valley Athletic Conference and non-conference play.

WPS Youth Orchestras Fall Concert

The Fall Concert features performances by Debut Strings and the Youth Symphony, showcasing classical repertoire by young artists.

The Hourglass Kids Featuring Ranford Almond

This musical event will feature The Hourglass Kids along with Ranford Almond at The Premier in Hickory, NC.