Our weekly round-up of letters published in the Hickory Daily Record.

West Iredell High School seniors Jason Bryant, Michael Melvin and twin sisters Eva and Ava Jernigan share why they are joining the U.S. Army.

The “Art of Creativity” will run from Feb. 11 through March 29, 2026 with an artist reception to be held on Feb. 14.

When thinking about the American people, columnist David Brooks is a glass-half-full kind of guy.

A person familiar with the situation says the Carolina Panthers have agreed to hire Darrell Bevell as their new associate ...

Here's what caused the price of cocoa futures to rise and then fall — and why that may not be reflected in the prices customers are paying.

Today, much of the enclave's heritage sites stand in ruins – like most of Gaza – after being hit by Israeli strikes in a two-year war muffled by an uncertain ...

Some see the trend of more mothers as a reflection of changing attitudes about women balancing parenthood with careers.

Actors Asher Angel and Paris Berelc play high school students who fret about those post-secondary years in “Kissing is the Easy Part.” But the two knew much earlier where their careers were headed.

Tina’s steady leadership, and deep care for older adults made a real difference in our communities. We will miss her greatly, but we are excited for her as she begins ...

Chalkbeat reports U.S. student test scores have declined for over a decade, particularly in math and reading, raising concerns about education equity.

Congress is now virtually assured to, yet again, shut down major parts of the federal government.