Good morning, Hickory.

Lenoir-Rhyne University to host its third annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Prayer Breakfast and Celebration, featuring keynote speakers and a community march, free and open to the public.

Catawba County Library used a $38,000 federal grant to create an inclusive space for children with disabilities, offering sensory toys, adaptive equipment, and activities to enhance accessibility and interaction.

The Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area ranks ninth nationally in 2024 for inbound migration, with North Carolina featuring prominently in the United Van Lines study.

Hickory City Council will discuss a resolution to abolish the Public Housing Authority and transfer duties to the Western Piedmont Council of Governments, alongside other agenda items like a public hearing for property annexation and library staff training closures.

The Hickory Public Housing Authority unanimously fired CEO Alanda Richardson due to concerns over questionable credit card purchases.

Lenoir-Rhyne Men's Basketball team achieved a dominant 103-67 victory over Emory & Henry with a season-high seven players scoring in double figures.

Cody Dalton, the Esports program leader at Catawba Valley Community College, received the Scholastic Esports Awards Two-Year Director of the Year for guiding the program to six championships and fostering academic achievement among student athletes.

The Catawba Valley Community College men's basketball team secured a significant 88-83 victory over Pitt Community College, improving their season record.

The Lenoir-Rhyne Women's Basketball team achieved back-to-back victories for the first time this season by defeating Emory & Henry with a score of 87-68, led by Vanessa Jurewicz with 22 points.

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.