West Lake Norman News

No new teachers in Catawba sign pledge on Dec. 29 to teach Critical Race Theory

By West Lake Norman News | Dec 31, 2021

There were no new teachers in Catawba who signed the pledge on Dec. 29, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

No new teachers in Catawba sign pledge on Dec. 28 to teach Critical Race Theory

By West Lake Norman News | Dec 30, 2021

There were no new teachers in Catawba who signed the pledge on Dec. 28, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

No new teachers in Catawba sign pledge on Dec. 27 to teach Critical Race Theory

By West Lake Norman News | Dec 29, 2021

There were no new teachers in Catawba who signed the pledge on Dec. 27, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

No new teachers in Catawba sign pledge on Dec. 26 to teach Critical Race Theory

By West Lake Norman News | Dec 28, 2021

There were no new teachers in Catawba who signed the pledge on Dec. 26, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

No new teachers in Catawba sign pledge on Dec. 25 to teach Critical Race Theory

By West Lake Norman News | Dec 27, 2021

There were no new teachers in Catawba who signed the pledge on Dec. 25, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

Hickory Police Make Arrests in Robbery Investigation

By Press release submission | Dec 26, 2021

On 12/21/2021 at approximately 11:20 p.m., the Hickory Police Department received a 911 call from 1655 20th Avenue Drive NE in reference to a robbery in progress occurring in the parking lot of the apartment complex.

Tai Chi at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

By Press release submission | Dec 26, 2021

Get active and try something new at the library! Join us for beginner’s Tai Chi every Wednesday

Holiday Office and Facility Closings

By Press release submission | Dec 26, 2021

In observance of the Christmas holiday, City of Hickory offices will be closed Thursday, December 23, through Monday, December 27.

2021 Property Tax Notices

By Press release submission | Dec 26, 2021

Just a reminder that 2021 Property Tax Notices were mailed mid-July and should be fully paid by January 5,

Christmas Holiday - Offices Closed & Solid Waste Routes Adjusted

By Press release submission | Dec 26, 2021

City of Lincolnton offices/facilities closed Thursday 12/23, Friday, 12/24, & Monday, 12/27. Thurs 12/23 solid waste collected on Weds 12/22.

Newton City Manager Public Input Survey

By Press release submission | Dec 26, 2021

NEWTON, NC (Dec. 17, 2021)—Newton is beginning the search process for a new city manager and is seeking public input through a brief online survey.

Three CVCC Students Receive Hickory Woman’s Club Scholarships

By Press release submission | Dec 26, 2021

Continuing a legacy started in 1978, the Hickory Woman’s Club funded scholarships for three Catawba Valley Community College students through donations to CVCC Foundation, Inc.

Lenoir-Rhyne to Require COVID-19 Booster Shot

By Press release submission | Dec 26, 2021

Lenoir-Rhyne University will require the COVID-19 booster vaccine for all eligible faculty, staff and students on its Hickory

LR To Offer an Exploration of Race in America in Free 14-Week Online Class

By Press release submission | Dec 26, 2021

Spurred by reaction to The New York Times’ 1619 Project, the academic approach of Critical Race Theory has recently come under fire.

No new teachers in Catawba sign pledge on Dec. 24 to teach Critical Race Theory

By West Lake Norman News | Dec 26, 2021

There were no new teachers in Catawba who signed the pledge on Dec. 24, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Catawba stagnates at one in week ending Dec. 25

By West Lake Norman News | Dec 26, 2021

There were no new teachers in Catawba who signed the pledge in week ending Dec. 25, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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West Lake Norman News area weekly mass times

By West Lake Norman News | Dec 25, 2021

The following parishes in the West Lake Norman News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

One teacher in Catawba pledges to teach controversial Critical Race Theory by week ending Dec. 11

By West Lake Norman News | Dec 25, 2021

Critical Race Theory will be taught by one teacher in Catawba who’s signed an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project by the week ending Dec. 11.