Hickory Local News – Tuesday, January 21st, 2025

Hickory Morning News

Tuesday, January 21st, 2025

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ The Hickory Community Relations Council is inviting applications for project grants for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, focusing on initiatives that enhance positive human relations and community unity. Go Foothills
➤ North Carolina's Low Income Household Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is now accepting applications, offering additional support to the 25 counties affected by Hurricane Helene. WHKY

ECONOMY NEWS

➤ Brown's Storage and Rentals in Bethlehem expands by offering climate-controlled units to diversify services and remain competitive amid growing industry pressure. Hickory Daily Record

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ Republican Jefferson Griffin challenges over 60,000 ballots in a closely contested N.C. Supreme Court election against Democrat Allison Riggs, leading to recounts and ongoing legal battles. Hickory Daily Record
➤ Residents in 39 North Carolina counties can apply for a temporary jobs program aimed at Hurricane Helene recovery efforts, funded by a $10 million grant. WHKY
➤ The Hickory Public Housing Authority terminated CEO Alanda Richardson, leaving uncertain whether she'll receive $290,000 in severance amid discussions of dissolving the housing authority. Hickory Daily Record

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SPORTS NEWS

➤ The Lenoir-Rhyne University track and field teams start 2025 with top placements, including wins by Alexis Brown and Sharonda Priester, at the Dick Taylor Carolina Challenge and Finn Pincus Invitational. WHKY

HICKORY EVENTS

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT

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.

Sat, 2/8/25

Saturday, February 8th, 2025
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HICKORY REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

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HICKORY JOB BOARD

JOB BOARD

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HICKORY ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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