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Enrollment at Hickory City Schools decreased by 2.8% compared to previous school year

By Hickory Sun | Apr 11, 2025

There were 3,651 students enrolled in Hickory City Schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

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44 H-1B petitions filed by employers in Hickory Sun publication area during 2024

By Hickory Sun | Apr 8, 2025

In 2024, 44 H-1B petitions were filed by employers located in the Hickory Sun publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Caldwell County: Medicaid dependency reached 5.4% in 2022

By Hickory Sun | Apr 8, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.4% of income in Caldwell County, providing an average of $2,435 per capita to residents.

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Hickory Sun area weekly mass times

By Hickory Sun | Apr 5, 2025

The following parishes in the Hickory Sun coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Caldwell County saw 24.6% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By Hickory Sun | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 31.5% of income in Caldwell County, an alarming 24.6% surge from 6.9% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

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Tim Kagle appointed as vice president of operations at Frye Regional Medical Center

By Hickory Sun | Apr 2, 2025

Frye Regional Medical Center has announced the appointment of Tim Kagle as the new vice president of operations.

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Burke County: Medicaid made up 5.2% of total income in 2022

By Hickory Sun | Apr 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.2% of income in Burke County, providing an average of $2,310 per capita to residents.

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Residents of Catawba County received $12,724 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it 65th in North Carolina

By Hickory Sun | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, residents of Catawba County received an average of $12,724 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 36th lowest in North Carolina.

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Hickory Sun area weekly mass times

By Hickory Sun | Mar 29, 2025

The following parishes in the Hickory Sun coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Catawba County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 3.4% of income in 2022

By Hickory Sun | Mar 28, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.4% of income in Catawba County, providing an average of $1,879 per capita to residents.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Catawba County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Mar. 15

By Hickory Sun | Mar 25, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Catawba County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Catawba County in week ending Mar. 15?

By Hickory Sun | Mar 25, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Catawba County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Burke County in week ending Mar. 15

By Hickory Sun | Mar 24, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Burke County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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In 2022, Alexander County ranks 64th among North Carolina counties for government transfer income per capita at $12,846

By Hickory Sun | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, residents of Alexander County received an average of $12,846 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 37th lowest in North Carolina.

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Cheapest E85 gas in cities across Catawba County in week ending Mar. 15

By Hickory Sun | Mar 24, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Catawba County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Burke County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Mar. 15

By Hickory Sun | Mar 24, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Burke County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Alexander County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Mar. 15

By Hickory Sun | Mar 24, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Alexander County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Caldwell County in week ending Mar. 15?

By Hickory Sun | Mar 23, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Caldwell County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cassidy Geddes, former Newton-Conover High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Saturday, March 22 in Division I NCAA Basketball Championship Tournament

By Hickory Sun | Mar 23, 2025

The William & Mary Tribe lost 105-61.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Catawba County in week ending Mar. 15?

By Hickory Sun | Mar 22, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Catawba County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.