Hickory
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Tuesday, January 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Hickory. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, NC, celebrated the birth of its first baby of 2025, Simon, on January 2 at 1:25 a.m. Hickory Daily Record
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Hickory Police investigate a shooting at an apartment complex with at least one person injured. WHKY
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Unemployment rates in Hickory and Catawba County rose marginally from October to November, yet stayed below the state and national averages. Hickory Daily Record
- ➤ Artistry Restaurants acquires 20 Hickory Tavern locations, marking its first expansion into North and South Carolina and nearly doubling its portfolio. Hickory Daily Record
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Catawba County Schools are shut due to winter weather, with an optional work day for staff and a two-hour delay for Hickory City Schools. Hickory Daily Record
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Katherina Johnson, FNP-BC, has joined FryeCare Cardiology Associates in Hickory, expanding the network's specialized care for adult and geriatric patients. Hickory Daily Record
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Jessica McGratty opens The Juice Apothecary in downtown Hickory to provide the community with healthier lifestyle options through juicing, offering a range of fruit and vegetable juices. Hickory Daily Record
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tay Smith's standout performance with 25 points leads to his recognition as the South Atlantic Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Week after Lenoir-Rhyne's victory over Lincoln Memorial. WHKY
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