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

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.

By Hickory Sun | Mar 24, 2025

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Alexander County: Residents received $45.63 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.6% of income in Alexander County, providing an average of $1,250 per capita to residents.

By Hickory Sun | Mar 22, 2025

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Burke County residents received $13,244 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 59th in North Carolina

By Hickory Sun | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Burke County received an average of $13,244 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 42nd lowest in North Carolina.

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Caldwell County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 3.4% in 2022

By Hickory Sun | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.4% of income in Caldwell County, providing an average of $1,505 per capita to residents.

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Burke County: Income Maintenance made up 3.3% of total income in 2022

By Hickory Sun | Mar 11, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.3% of income in Burke County, providing an average of $1,462 per capita to residents.

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Caldwell County ranks 46th highest in North Carolina for per capita government transfer income at $14,076 in 2022

By Hickory Sun | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Caldwell County received an average of $14,076 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 46th highest in North Carolina.

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Caldwell County ranks 35th in North Carolina for government transfer dependency at 31.5% in 2022

By Hickory Sun | Mar 6, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 31.5% of income in Caldwell County—ranking it 35th most dependent among North Carolina counties.

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Catawba County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.4% of income in 2022

By Hickory Sun | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.4% of income in Catawba County, providing an average of $1,353 per capita to residents.

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FOIA Request Sent to Caldwell County Election Department Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025

By Hickory Sun | Feb 5, 2025

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Caldwell County Election Department regarding the candidates running in the upcoming spring election.

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FOIA Request Sent to Burke County Election Department Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025

By Hickory Sun | Feb 5, 2025

FOIA Request to Burke County Election Department Regarding Information on Candidates for the Upcoming Spring Election on February 5, 2025.

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FOIA Request Sent to Catawba County Election Department Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025

By Hickory Sun | Feb 5, 2025

FOIA Request to Catawba County Election Department Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025.

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FOIA Request Sent to Alexander County Election Department Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025

By Hickory Sun | Feb 5, 2025

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Alexander County Election Department in North Carolina on February 5, 2025.

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EDA awards $210,000 in grants for economic development projects in Burke County in 2023

By Hickory Sun | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $210,000 in grants for economic development projects in Burke County, North Carolina.

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EDA awards $210,000 in grants for economic development projects in Catawba County in 2023

By Hickory Sun | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $210,000 in grants for economic development projects in Catawba County, North Carolina.

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EDA awards $210,000 in grants for economic development projects in Caldwell County in 2023

By Hickory Sun | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $210,000 in grants for economic development projects in Caldwell County, North Carolina.

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FOIA Request Sent to Caldwell County Election Department Regarding Voting Machines Pre-Election Test Report on October 30, 2024

By Hickory Sun | Oct 30, 2024

FOIA Request to Caldwell County Election Department Regarding Voting Machines Pre-Election Test Report on October 30, 2024.

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FOIA Request Sent to Burke County Election Department Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024

By Hickory Sun | Oct 30, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Burke County Election Department in North Carolina on October 30, 2024.

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FOIA Request Sent to Catawba County Election Department Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024

By Hickory Sun | Oct 30, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Catawba County Election Department on October 30, 2024.

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FOIA Request Sent to Alexander County Election Department Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024

By Hickory Sun | Oct 30, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Alexander County Election Department on October 30, 2024.

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McHenry Recognized as a Fiscal Hero of the 118th Congress

By Hickory Sun | May 3, 2024

WASHINGTON — Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) has been honored as a Fiscal Hero of the 118th Congress by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. This recognition comes in light of McHenry's pivotal role in the passage of H.R.3746, the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, which implemented significant spending cuts, funding rescissions, and regulatory reforms during a debt ceiling negotiation.In response to the acknowledgment, Congressman McHenry remarked, "There is more work to be done to rein in federal spending and secure our economic future. However, we took a...