🌱 What’s next for Conover School as district leaders weigh its future?
Conover, North Carolina Patch AM: a 3 min readHey there, Conover! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What’s next for Conover School as district leaders weigh its future?
Also on today's calendar: The Wizard of Oz and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: An afternoon shower in spots, with a high of 78 and low of 53 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 73, low: 42.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Caldwell County man arrested in Monroe for impersonating police officer (hickoryrecord.com) — Conover readers may notice related coverage here about Newton-Conover wrestlers thriving in college and uncertainty over Conover School’s long-term future, even as district leaders plan ahead. The main story details how Monroe police arrested a Hudson man accused of impersonating an officer, part of a broader mix of regional crime and public safety updates. 
📸 Around Conover
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Paul Gilbert and Greg Koch →
The Premier, 109 11th St NW, Hickory
7:00 pm
Friday May 15
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Other local events
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Science EOG
Startown Conover, NC 28613 -
MHS Senior Walk
Startown Conover, NC 28613
1:45 pm -
City Concert - NormFest →
Conover, NC Calendar, 361 5th Avenue SE, Conover
6:00 pm -
The Wizard of Oz →
The Green Room Community Theatre, 10 S Main Ave, Newton
7:30 pm -
Live Music Every Friday at Romeo & Brewliet →
Romeo & Brewliet Tap Room & Pour House, 2016 N Center St, Hickory
8:00 pm -
Hickory NC | Shades of Men Live →
Club Cabaret, 101 N Center St, Hickory
8:00 pm -
Repticon Reptile and Exotic Animal Show →
Hickory Metro Convention Center & Visitors Bureau, 1960 13th Ave Dr SE #5186, Hickory
12:00 pm
Friday May 15
Saturday May 16
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Track State Championship @ NC A&T
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Science EOG
Oxford Claremont, NC 28610 -
Awards Day Practice (Seniors & Jr. Marshals)
Maiden Newton, NC 28658
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Music Bingo at Romeo & Brewliet →
Romeo & Brewliet Tap Room & Pour House, 2016 N Center St, Hickory
6:30 pm
Thursday May 14
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Please share & repost to help reunite this lost dog!
Bear was LOST on May 9, 2026 in Conover, NC 28613 near 2nd Ave NE Conover Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the owner… (Nextdoor L'Echo Park) - I’m in search of a hair stylist to suggest a good style for my face and hair.
I can’t figure out what I want. Hopefully someone has had this experience. (Nextdoor Conover Manor)
- Pilot Travel Centers, LLC posted a job opening for Janitorial Maintenance in Conover. Apply here.
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Conover. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Conover here.
🗞 Nearby News
Newton
- Newton hosting budget workshop meetings this week, encourage public to attend (hickoryrecord.com)
- Person airlifted after alleged shooting, crash at Newton gas station with infant in vehicle (cbs17.com)
- From 'Send Help' to 'Remarkably Bright Creatures,' 10 movies to stream now (hickoryrecord.com)
Hickory
- Hickory Crawdads clean up after weekend fire; No updates to schedule as of Monday (hickoryrecord.com)
- Nine Educators Recognized at Wilmer M. Jenkins Teacher of the Year Award Ceremony (whky.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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