Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of January.
Good morning, Hickory.
🏛️ Government
Hickory City Council voted to abolish the Hickory Public Housing Authority, transferring responsibilities to the Western Piedmont Council of Governments, pending final approval from HUD.
The 2024 report by the North Carolina Office of the State Fire Marshal shows 122 fire-related deaths statewide, emphasizing the importance of fire safety measures.
📰 Lifestyle
Misty Watts, 48, illustrates how to make a terrarium at Java Dirt & Pearl, a new terrarium store and coffee shop set to open on Feb.
3, 2025.
🏈 Sports
The NCHSAA released its second draft for the 2025-29 realignment, maintaining the foundational structure of Burke County's school leagues with minor adjustments and setting the stage for appeals and further feedback.
The Lenoir-Rhyne softball team is predicted to finish second in the South Atlantic Conference for the 2025 season after a historic deep run last year.
🎉 Hickory Events
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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.
North Carolina Cattlemen's Association Annual Convention
The event is the largest cattle industry gathering in the Carolinas, featuring an educational program and a major trade show for cattle producers.
Western Piedmont Symphony Masterworks: Symphony Swings Featuring Doreen Ketchens
An evening of classic American jazz music featuring renowned clarinetist Doreen Ketchens performing alongside the Western Piedmont Symphony.
🏠 Hickory Real Estate
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