County government Commissioners OK fire PPE, stream-debris grant, Hickory school capital shift, former Western Steer siteBy Catawba First NewsAugust 17, 2026 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.
