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The city joined a Friday, Aug. 28 ribbon cutting at 117 North College Ave. for the downtown three-screen theater that opened in August 1936.

The Aug. 19 downtown show, sponsored by CareVet of Conover Pet Veterinary Hospital, also crowned smallest, largest, waggiest-tail, look-alike, costume, and most paw-triotic pets.

The Aug. 17 Board of Commissioners meeting lasted 28 minutes and covered firefighter gear, a $375,000 stream-debris grant, Hickory City Schools capital, and purchase of the former Western Steer property in Newton.

A $957,612 Commerce CDBG award also previously bought Ashure a walk-in cooler and freezer and funded other Newton nonprofit and Wi-Fi work.

Bills print about 90 days ahead, so pre-October renewals still show the old city vehicle tax even after the July 1 cut.

The national builder posted a July 1 Chamber notice that the Hickory community is open for model tours, with a Newton community listed as coming soon.

Owner Marcelo Castillo’s patio murals at 100 North Main Ave. cite Andes and Peruvian symbols, including a llama and the phrase “Antes Soñaba.”

Flag football is listed for ages 4–6 and tackle for ages 7–12; a 2026 physical, birth certificate, blue card, and signed forms are required.

Mayor Jerry T. Hodge cites expanding extreme drought and the Jacob Fork River supply as the city issues a voluntary advisory, not a mandate.