West Lake Norman News

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

By West Lake Norman News | Sep 26, 2021

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

Sails Original Music Series Continues in October, Brings Back Selwyn Birchwood

By Press release submission | Sep 26, 2021

The City of Hickory’s 2021 Sails Original Music Series, presented by Frye Regional Medical Center, continues in October and welcomes visionary bluesman Selwyn Birchwood back to The Sails Stage on Friday, October 1, at 6:30 p.m. in Downtown Hickory.

Community Input Requested for West Hickory/Westmont Neighborhood Plan

By Press release submission | Sep 26, 2021

The City of Hickory Planning Department and the West Hickory/Westmont Neighborhood Association continue to work on updating the existing West Hickory/Westmont Neighborhood Plan,

Junior MMA Pint Size Picasso Classes Kick-Off Wednesday, October 13th!

By Press release submission | Sep 26, 2021

Our juniorHMA Pint Size Picasso classes kick off Wednesday, October 13th! The class runs on the 2nd and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 1 – 2 PM.

Shakespeare in the Park: Much Ado About Nothing

By Press release submission | Sep 26, 2021

Coming in less than a week!! Our annual Shakespeare in the Park will begin (Oct 1, 2, 8, 9).

Western Piedmont Symphony Announces Interim Executive Director

By Press release submission | Sep 26, 2021

The Western Piedmont Symphony Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Dr. Martha Hill will serve as Interim Executive Director through the end of 2021.

Court Square Update & New Website

By Press release submission | Sep 26, 2021

Lincoln County, in collaboration with the City of Lincolnton, has launched a new website page to keep citizens updated on plans for the Historic Courthouse in Downtown Lincolnton, NC.

In Memoriam Steven Raposeiro

By Press release submission | Sep 26, 2021

Good Evening North Lincoln Families, I am calling to share some sad news about one of our staff members. Steve Raposeiro, a custodian and bus driver, passed away Friday afternoon.

Bard of Education Meeting

By Press release submission | Sep 26, 2021

Catawba County Board of Education is holding a work session on September 27, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and a regular meeting on September 27, 2021, at 5:30 p.m.at the Catawba County Schools Administrative Services building, located at 2285 N Anderson Ave, Newton, NC 28658. The meetings will be held in the boardroom.

Foothills Folk Art Festival Postponed Until May 14, 2022

By Press release submission | Sep 26, 2021

NEWTON, NC—The Downtown Newton Development Association (DNDA) and Hickory Museum of Art announce the postponement of the Foothills Folk Art Festival until May 14, 2022.

University Recognized in National Rankings

By Press release submission | Sep 26, 2021

With the release of the latest U.S. News & World Report and Niche rankings, Lenoir-Rhyne University has placed in the top 40 in multiple categories.