Hickory Local News – Saturday, January 18th, 2025

Hickory Morning News

Saturday, January 18th, 2025

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ The Hickory Soup Kitchen has experienced a depletion of grocery items due to heightened demand and is seeking donations to help over 550 families it supports monthly. WHKY

EDUCATION NEWS

➤ Mitchell Community College student Joshua Davidson discusses the impact of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s leadership on him during a memorial event. Hickory Daily Record
➤ All NJCAA athletic teams at Catawba Valley Community College surpassed a 3.0 GPA for the first time, highlighting academic and sports excellence. WHKY

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ Dawn Jett addressed the Hickory Public Housing Authority during the public comments segment of their meeting on January 16, 2025. Hickory Daily Record
➤ Government offices, schools, and some services across Hickory and Catawba County will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with waste collection schedules adjusted accordingly. Hickory Daily Record
➤ The Hickory Community Relations Council invites grant applications for projects aimed at enhancing community relations for the 2024-25 fiscal year with a deadline of Feb. 28 for its spring 2025 grant cycle. Hickory Daily Record

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SPORTS NEWS

➤ Mountain Heritage and Patton secure victories in significant high school basketball matches on January 17, 2025. WHKY

HICKORY EVENTS

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Inaugural Picklin' for Profits Charity Pickleball Tournament

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