Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 13th of January.
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🏘️ Community
Village Caregiving, offering non-medical support services to seniors and veterans, establishes its North Carolina headquarters in Hickory to meet the growing needs of the state's aging population.
The Hickory Police Department announces its January P.A.C.T. initiative focusing on reducing traffic violations on 2nd and 3rd Avenue NW to enhance safety for motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians.
🚨 Crime
David William Nizamoff, 30, was arrested by Hickory Police on charges of felony possession of a schedule II controlled substance and methamphetamine.
Timothy Joe Parlier Jr. was sentenced to 20-29 years in prison for sexually assaulting minors and is required to register as a sex offender for 30 years.
🎓 Education
Caldwell & Catawba County Schools will be closed due to poor road conditions, while Alexander and Burke Counties shift to virtual and remote learning, respectively, for Monday, January 13th, 2025.
🏈 Sports
The Lenoir-Rhyne Women's Basketball team, led by Blaikley Crooks with 28 points, narrowly missed a comeback against the Cavaliers, losing 84-79.
The Lenoir-Rhyne men's basketball team lost to UVA Wise 90-86 in overtime, their first defeat since November 16, despite Hantz Louis-Jeune's 25-point, 11-rebound double-double.
🎉 Hickory Events
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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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