Hickory
Morning News
Saturday, January 18th, 2025
Good morning, Hickory. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of January.
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
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mountain Heritage and Patton secure victories in significant high school basketball matches on January 17, 2025. WHKY
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Don't mistake motion for progress.
~ Alfred Montapert
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