Hickory Sun

VA reports decrease in number of appointments at Durham VAMC health facility in Greenville in August

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 16, 2019

The Durham VA Medical Center, subsidiary 558GA in Greenville, North Carolina scheduled 34,606 pending appointments in August compared to 34,818 the previous month, according to data collected from the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs.

1,896 residents die of influenza and pneumonia in North Carolina in 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 16, 2019

There were 1,896 North Carolina residents who died of influenza and pneumonia in 2016, a 10.4 percent decrease from the previous year, according to data obtained from the National Center for Health Statistics.

4,153 residents die of alzheimer's disease in North Carolina in 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 15, 2019

There were 4,153 North Carolina residents who died of alzheimer's disease in 2016, a 9.2 percent increase over the previous year, according to data obtained from the National Center for Health Statistics.

Allwell Medical Corporation in Raleigh, North Carolina receives FDA inspection

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 15, 2019

Allwell Medical Corporation in Raleigh, North Carolina was inspected by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on July 2 for device compliance and received one citation, according to data posted on the FDA’s official website.

1,373 residents commit suicide in North Carolina in 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 14, 2019

There were 1,373 North Carolina residents who committed suicide in 2016, a 2.3 percent decrease from the previous year, according to data obtained from the National Center for Health Statistics.

2,002 residents die of kidney disease in North Carolina in 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 13, 2019

There were 2,002 North Carolina residents who died of kidney disease in 2016, a 9.9 percent increase over the previous year, according to data obtained from the National Center for Health Statistics.

22 newly enrolled W. G. Hefner VA MC patients seek medical appointments in August 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 12, 2019

The W. G. Hefner VA Medical Center in Salisbury reported that 22 patients newly enrolled in its benefits program requested appointments but had not received one during the period ending September 1.

CITY OF MORGANTON: Pint Night @ SideTracked Brewery to be Held October 15

By Press release submission | Oct 11, 2019

Pint Night @ SideTracked Brewery

CITY OF NEWTON: Newton Splash Pad

By Press release submission | Oct 11, 2019

Newton celebrated the opening of its new splash pad during a dedication ceremony at the Newton Recreation Center on Oct. 3.

CITY OF LENOIR: Community shows support for Fire Station 3

By Press release submission | Oct 11, 2019

At least 100 local residents visited City of Lenoir Fire Station No. 3 Monday, Oct. 7, 2019, during an open house hosted by the Fire Department.

CITY OF HICKORY: Hickory City Council approves $17M federal grant agreement

By Press release submission | Oct 11, 2019

In a special called meeting on Wednesday, October 9, Hickory City Council approved a grant agreement with the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for the 2018 Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Transportation Discretionary Grant Award.

HICKORY ROCK BAPTIST CHURCH: Harvest Day to be Held October 16

By Press release submission | Oct 11, 2019

A day of celebrating our past, present, and future.

12 newly enrolled Charles George VAMC patients seek medical appointments in August 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 11, 2019

The Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville reported that 12 patients newly enrolled in its benefits program requested appointments but had not received one during the period ending September 1.

70 newly enrolled Durham VAMC patients seek medical appointments in August 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 10, 2019

The Durham VA Medical Center reported that 70 patients newly enrolled in its benefits program requested appointments but had not received one during the period ending September 1.

From Old North News

North Carolina receives ‘C’ grade on national ranking of states’ fiscal health

By Michael Carroll | 5 years ago

North Carolina would need $4 billion to pay all of its bills, including public employers’ pension benefits, according to a new ranking of the states’ fiscal health by Truth in Accounting (TIA).

HICKORY ROCK BAPTIST CHURCH: Prayer & Bible Study to be Held October 9

By Press release submission | Oct 6, 2019

Share concerns, pray for our community's needs, study the Bible, and discuss issues of faith.

HICKORY HIGH SCHOOL: JV Football vs Watauga to be Held October 10

By Press release submission | Oct 6, 2019

JV Football vs Watauga

CITY OF HICKORY: Seed Saving and Plant Propagation to be Held October 10

By Press release submission | Oct 6, 2019

Learn the proper techniques for selecting and saving seeds.

TOWN OF LONG VIEW: Seniors Day Out to be Held October 9

By Press release submission | Oct 6, 2019

Seniors Day Out

HICKORY SUNRISE ROTARY CLUB: Fall Costume Ball

By Press release submission | Oct 6, 2019

Join Hickory Sunrise Rotary Club for our Fall Costume Ball to the music of The Extraordinaires on Friday October 11th 2019 at Moretz Mill in beautiful downtown Hickory, NC.