Hickory
Morning News
Saturday, January 4th, 2025
Good morning, Hickory. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Catawba Valley Medical Center celebrated the first baby of 2025, Baby Penny, born on Jan 1, with gifts from staff and local businesses. Hickory Daily Record
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A second individual was charged in connection to a New Year's Day shooting in Hickory, which resulted in a bystander being seriously injured. The News Herald
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Catawba County Economic Development Corporation plans for growth in 2025 by focusing on existing industries and targeting sectors such as aerospace, life sciences, and technology. Hickory Daily Record
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ FEMA has extended the deadline to February 6 for North Carolina residents affected by Hurricane Helene to apply for federal assistance, covering various counties. The News Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ High school basketball games on January 3, 2025, saw significant victories in both girls' and boys' divisions across various conferences. WHKY
- ➤ Catawba Valley Community College women's team secured a victory while their men's team and Caldwell Community College's men faced defeats in recent basketball matches. WHKY
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
~ Seneca
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