In the packed Taste Full Beans Coffeehouse and Gallery (TFB) in Hickory, the city’s newly-appointed Poet Laureate Scott Owens finished his morning responsibilities and settled into a small corner table.
Western Piedmont Symphony presents SIDE/SHOW, featuring chamber ensembles in downtown Hickory on Sept. 18. Enjoy classical, folk, jazz, and Americana performances at various venues during the Art Crawl. Free admission. Visit wpsymphony.org for details.
One of the largest nonprofit aviation museums witnessed a historical moment as a retiring U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier II Plus flew into Hickory Aviation Museum. The pilot, Lt. Col. John “Traper” Cumbie, performed a memorable flight over the crowd before landing, where he handed over the jet in a ceremonious manner, emphasizing the honor and privilege it was to retire the aircraft at the museum. With plans for a new museum building and a state-of-the-art Workforce Innovation Center in the works, the aviation museum in Hickory is set to become a significant destination for aviation enthusiasts and visitors alike.
Wendi Craven, a member of the Burke County Board of Education, has been chosen to lead Hickory High School starting July 1. Despite her recent loss in the primary elections, Craven eagerly accepted the position, emphasizing her enduring passion for education. She aims to balance her role at Hickory High with her ongoing commitment to the Burke County Board, where she has served since 2019. Craven's extensive career in education, spanning over 18 years in Burke County, has prepared her well for this new leadership role at Hickory High School.
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