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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T180000
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SUMMARY:Hickory City Council — Oct 6\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Regular meeting of Hickory City Council\, 6:00 p.m.\, Council Chambers\, City Hall\, 76 N. Center St. \nSource: City of Hickory. Confirm if a holiday shifts the date.
URL:https://catawbafirst.com/event/hickory-city-council-oct-6-2026/
LOCATION:Hickory
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T200000
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CREATED:20260905T140257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T140257Z
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SUMMARY:Newton City Council — Oct 6\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Regular meeting of Newton City Council\, usually 6:00 p.m.\, Council Chamber\, 401 North Main Ave. \nSource: City of Newton.
URL:https://catawbafirst.com/event/newton-city-council-oct-6-2026/
LOCATION:Newton City Hall — Council Chamber\, 401 North Main Avenue\, Newton\, NC\, 28658\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T180000
DTSTAMP:20260904T100952Z
CREATED:20260904T100951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T100952Z
UID:1501-1792216800-1792260000@catawbafirst.com
SUMMARY:HKY 100 ultramarathon
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://catawbafirst.com/event/hky-100-ultramarathon/
LOCATION:Winkler Park\, Hickory
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T210000
DTSTAMP:20260905T140152Z
CREATED:20260905T140152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T140152Z
UID:3278-1792436400-1792443600@catawbafirst.com
SUMMARY:Catawba County Board of Commissioners — Oct 19\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Regular meeting of the Catawba County Board of Commissioners\, 7:00 p.m.\, Board of Commissioners Meeting Room\, 2nd Floor\, Catawba County Justice Center\, 100 Government Drive\, Newton. \nSource: Catawba County meeting schedule
URL:https://catawbafirst.com/event/catawba-county-board-of-commissioners-oct-19-2026/
LOCATION:Catawba County Justice Center — Board of Commissioners Meeting Room\, 100 Government Drive\, Newton\, NC\, 28658\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T200000
DTSTAMP:20260905T140253Z
CREATED:20260905T140253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T140253Z
UID:3288-1792519200-1792526400@catawbafirst.com
SUMMARY:Hickory City Council — Oct 20\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Regular meeting of Hickory City Council\, 6:00 p.m.\, Council Chambers\, City Hall\, 76 N. Center St. \nSource: City of Hickory. Confirm if a holiday shifts the date.
URL:https://catawbafirst.com/event/hickory-city-council-oct-20-2026/
LOCATION:Hickory
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261027
DTSTAMP:20260905T140114Z
CREATED:20260905T140114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T140114Z
UID:3270-1792972800-1793059199@catawbafirst.com
SUMMARY:School merger: County Commissioners reply brief deadline
DESCRIPTION:Deadline for the Catawba County Board of Commissioners to file a reply brief with the N.C. State Board of Education on the proposed school merger. \nCatawba First News coverage
URL:https://catawbafirst.com/event/school-merger-county-commissioners-reply-brief-deadline/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T200000
DTSTAMP:20260905T140300Z
CREATED:20260905T140300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T140300Z
UID:3298-1793642400-1793649600@catawbafirst.com
SUMMARY:Conover City Council — Nov 2\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Regular meeting of Conover City Council\, typically first Monday at 6:00 p.m.\, City Hall\, 101 1st St E. Confirm on the city calendar if a holiday shifts the date.
URL:https://catawbafirst.com/event/conover-city-council-nov-2-2026/
LOCATION:Conover City Hall — Council Chambers\, 101 1st Street E\, Conover\, NC\, 28613\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T200000
DTSTAMP:20260905T140301Z
CREATED:20260905T140301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T140301Z
UID:3299-1793642400-1793649600@catawbafirst.com
SUMMARY:Claremont City Council — Nov 2\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Regular meeting of Claremont City Council\, typically first Monday at 6:00 p.m. Confirm time/location on the city website.
URL:https://catawbafirst.com/event/claremont-city-council-nov-2-2026/
LOCATION:Claremont City Hall\, 3085 East Main Street\, Claremont\, NC\, 28610\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T210000
DTSTAMP:20260905T140153Z
CREATED:20260905T140153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T140153Z
UID:3279-1793646000-1793653200@catawbafirst.com
SUMMARY:Catawba County Board of Commissioners — Nov 2\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Regular meeting of the Catawba County Board of Commissioners\, 7:00 p.m.\, Board of Commissioners Meeting Room\, 2nd Floor\, Catawba County Justice Center\, 100 Government Drive\, Newton. \nSource: Catawba County meeting schedule
URL:https://catawbafirst.com/event/catawba-county-board-of-commissioners-nov-2-2026/
LOCATION:Catawba County Justice Center — Board of Commissioners Meeting Room\, 100 Government Drive\, Newton\, NC\, 28658\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T200000
DTSTAMP:20260905T140254Z
CREATED:20260905T140254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T140254Z
UID:3289-1793728800-1793736000@catawbafirst.com
SUMMARY:Hickory City Council — Nov 3\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Regular meeting of Hickory City Council\, 6:00 p.m.\, Council Chambers\, City Hall\, 76 N. Center St. \nSource: City of Hickory. Confirm if a holiday shifts the date.
URL:https://catawbafirst.com/event/hickory-city-council-nov-3-2026/
LOCATION:Hickory
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T200000
DTSTAMP:20260905T140258Z
CREATED:20260905T140258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T140258Z
UID:3294-1793728800-1793736000@catawbafirst.com
SUMMARY:Newton City Council — Nov 3\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Regular meeting of Newton City Council\, usually 6:00 p.m.\, Council Chamber\, 401 North Main Ave. \nSource: City of Newton.
URL:https://catawbafirst.com/event/newton-city-council-nov-3-2026/
LOCATION:Newton City Hall — Council Chamber\, 401 North Main Avenue\, Newton\, NC\, 28658\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261106
DTSTAMP:20260905T140115Z
CREATED:20260905T140115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T140115Z
UID:3271-1793750400-1793923199@catawbafirst.com
SUMMARY:State Board discussion: Catawba school merger
DESCRIPTION:The proposed Catawba County school merger comes before the N.C. State Board of Education as a discussion item so members can review filings before the December hearing. \nCatawba First News coverage
URL:https://catawbafirst.com/event/state-board-discussion-catawba-school-merger/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260905T140154Z
CREATED:20260905T140154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T140154Z
UID:3280-1794855600-1794862800@catawbafirst.com
SUMMARY:Catawba County Board of Commissioners — Nov 16\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Regular meeting of the Catawba County Board of Commissioners\, 7:00 p.m.\, Board of Commissioners Meeting Room\, 2nd Floor\, Catawba County Justice Center\, 100 Government Drive\, Newton. \nSource: Catawba County meeting schedule
URL:https://catawbafirst.com/event/catawba-county-board-of-commissioners-nov-16-2026/
LOCATION:Catawba County Justice Center — Board of Commissioners Meeting Room\, 100 Government Drive\, Newton\, NC\, 28658\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T200000
DTSTAMP:20260905T140255Z
CREATED:20260905T140255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T140255Z
UID:3290-1794938400-1794945600@catawbafirst.com
SUMMARY:Hickory City Council — Nov 17\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Regular meeting of Hickory City Council\, 6:00 p.m.\, Council Chambers\, City Hall\, 76 N. Center St. \nSource: City of Hickory. Confirm if a holiday shifts the date.
URL:https://catawbafirst.com/event/hickory-city-council-nov-17-2026/
LOCATION:Hickory
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T200000
DTSTAMP:20260905T140255Z
CREATED:20260905T140255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T140255Z
UID:3291-1796148000-1796155200@catawbafirst.com
SUMMARY:Hickory City Council — Dec 1\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Regular meeting of Hickory City Council\, 6:00 p.m.\, Council Chambers\, City Hall\, 76 N. Center St. \nSource: City of Hickory. Confirm if a holiday shifts the date.
URL:https://catawbafirst.com/event/hickory-city-council-dec-1-2026/
LOCATION:Hickory
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T200000
DTSTAMP:20260905T140258Z
CREATED:20260905T140258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T140258Z
UID:3295-1796148000-1796155200@catawbafirst.com
SUMMARY:Newton City Council — Dec 1\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Regular meeting of Newton City Council\, usually 6:00 p.m.\, Council Chamber\, 401 North Main Ave. \nSource: City of Newton.
URL:https://catawbafirst.com/event/newton-city-council-dec-1-2026/
LOCATION:Newton City Hall — Council Chamber\, 401 North Main Avenue\, Newton\, NC\, 28658\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261204
DTSTAMP:20260905T140115Z
CREATED:20260905T140115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T140115Z
UID:3272-1796169600-1796342399@catawbafirst.com
SUMMARY:State Board hearing on Catawba school merger
DESCRIPTION:N.C. State Board of Education hearing on the proposed merger of Catawba County Schools\, Hickory City Schools\, and Newton-Conover City Schools into a Catawba Valley School District. Parties present\, board questions\, deliberation\, and a vote on whether to approve the plan. \nIf approved\, the county plan would take effect July 1\, 2028. \nCatawba First News coverage
URL:https://catawbafirst.com/event/state-board-hearing-on-catawba-school-merger/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261207T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261207T200000
DTSTAMP:20260905T140302Z
CREATED:20260905T140302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T140302Z
UID:3300-1796666400-1796673600@catawbafirst.com
SUMMARY:Conover City Council — Dec 7\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Regular meeting of Conover City Council\, typically first Monday at 6:00 p.m.\, City Hall\, 101 1st St E. Confirm on the city calendar if a holiday shifts the date.
URL:https://catawbafirst.com/event/conover-city-council-dec-7-2026/
LOCATION:Conover City Hall — Council Chambers\, 101 1st Street E\, Conover\, NC\, 28613\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261207T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261207T200000
DTSTAMP:20260905T140303Z
CREATED:20260905T140303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T140303Z
UID:3301-1796666400-1796673600@catawbafirst.com
SUMMARY:Claremont City Council — Dec 7\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Regular meeting of Claremont City Council\, typically first Monday at 6:00 p.m. Confirm time/location on the city website.
URL:https://catawbafirst.com/event/claremont-city-council-dec-7-2026/
LOCATION:Claremont City Hall\, 3085 East Main Street\, Claremont\, NC\, 28610\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261207T210000
DTSTAMP:20260905T140155Z
CREATED:20260905T140155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T140155Z
UID:3281-1796670000-1796677200@catawbafirst.com
SUMMARY:Catawba County Board of Commissioners — Dec 7\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Regular meeting of the Catawba County Board of Commissioners\, 7:00 p.m.\, Board of Commissioners Meeting Room\, 2nd Floor\, Catawba County Justice Center\, 100 Government Drive\, Newton. \nSource: Catawba County meeting schedule
URL:https://catawbafirst.com/event/catawba-county-board-of-commissioners-dec-7-2026/
LOCATION:Catawba County Justice Center — Board of Commissioners Meeting Room\, 100 Government Drive\, Newton\, NC\, 28658\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T200000
DTSTAMP:20260905T140256Z
CREATED:20260905T140256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T140256Z
UID:3292-1797357600-1797364800@catawbafirst.com
SUMMARY:Hickory City Council — Dec 15\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Regular meeting of Hickory City Council\, 6:00 p.m.\, Council Chambers\, City Hall\, 76 N. Center St. \nSource: City of Hickory. Confirm if a holiday shifts the date.
URL:https://catawbafirst.com/event/hickory-city-council-dec-15-2026/
LOCATION:Hickory
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261221T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261221T210000
DTSTAMP:20260905T140156Z
CREATED:20260905T140156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T140156Z
UID:3282-1797879600-1797886800@catawbafirst.com
SUMMARY:Catawba County Board of Commissioners — Dec 21\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Regular meeting of the Catawba County Board of Commissioners\, 7:00 p.m.\, Board of Commissioners Meeting Room\, 2nd Floor\, Catawba County Justice Center\, 100 Government Drive\, Newton. \nSource: Catawba County meeting schedule
URL:https://catawbafirst.com/event/catawba-county-board-of-commissioners-dec-21-2026/
LOCATION:Catawba County Justice Center — Board of Commissioners Meeting Room\, 100 Government Drive\, Newton\, NC\, 28658\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280702
DTSTAMP:20260905T140148Z
CREATED:20260905T140148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T140148Z
UID:3273-1846022400-1846108799@catawbafirst.com
SUMMARY:Proposed Catawba Valley School District effective date
DESCRIPTION:If the N.C. State Board of Education approves the merger plan\, the Catawba Valley School District (merging Catawba County Schools\, Hickory City Schools\, and Newton-Conover City Schools) would take effect this date under the county plan adopted April 21\, 2026. \nCatawba First News coverage
URL:https://catawbafirst.com/event/proposed-catawba-valley-school-district-effective-date/
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