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Artist James Smith talks about the meaning behind the Startown Elementary School hallway mural.
The Hickory Daily Record is a leading local news source covering the Catawba Valley region of North Carolina, which encompasses Catawba, Caldwell, Burke, and Alexander counties. As a trusted community newspaper, it provides comprehensive coverage of news, sports, entertainment, classifieds, and obituaries relevant to residents of cities and towns such as Hickory, Lenoir, Morganton, Newton, Conover, Granite Falls, Valdese, Long View, Taylorsville, and Hildebran.
The Daily Record caters to a wide range of local interests, with dedicated sections for sports, crime, home and lifestyle, entertainment news, and education. Its reporting covers everything from high school and college athletics to crime incidents, real estate updates, local arts and culture events, and educational developments within the region's school systems.
In addition to its print edition, the Hickory Daily Record maintains an online presence, serving as a news aggregator for the latest breaking news, evolving stories, event coverage, government announcements, and updates from private sector businesses. Its commitment to timely and relevant reporting makes it an essential source of information for residents seeking to stay informed about their local communities.
