Thursday, January 9th, 2025

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Good morning, Hickory. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of January.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Ketjuan Oneal Moss, 35, from Hickory, was sentenced to six to eight years in prison for trafficking fentanyl and cocaine, including a mandatory $500,000 fine. Hickory Daily Record
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Whataburger starts renovations at a former PDQ restaurant site in Hickory, North Carolina, aiming for a summer 2025 opening. Hickory Daily Record
- ➤ True North Realty in Hickory enhances its team by adding lifelong local Carrie Winkler, known for her dedication to client service and community involvement. Hickory Daily Record
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UNC Health Blue Ridge implements temporary visitor restrictions, barring visitors under 18 and those with symptoms to protect vulnerable patients. Go Foothills
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Inaugural Picklin' for Profits Charity Pickleball Tournament
This charity tournament will benefit the Education Foundation for Catawba County Schools, supporting student scholarships and teacher grants.
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