Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of January.
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🏘️ Community
Employees Melissa Haynes and Dalton Powell purchased Oz's Jewelers, vowing to preserve the store's legacy as they take over the business.
North Carolina Disaster Case Management (NC-DCM) offers housing and resources to those impacted by Tropical Storm Helene across 39 counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
Conover Police Department received a $21,561.60 grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation for 14 Philips AED ready packs to enhance emergency response.
🚧 Accidents
A school bus with 29 students from Bunker Hill High School and River Bend Middle School in Catawba County was rear-ended by a Kia Forte; no injuries were reported.
🚨 Crime
Tony See, aged 28, was arrested in Hickory on charges involving the sexual exploitation of a minor, with his bond set at $1,250,000.
🏛️ Government
The CEO of the Hickory Public Housing Authority, Alanda Richardson, was terminated due to questionable credit card charges, following an investigation by city officials.
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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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