Monday, January 27th, 2025

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Good morning, Hickory. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 27th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Corner Table nonprofit in Newton is engaging in strategic planning for a new building to centralize and expand its services, including meals for the needy and educational programs, following a significant increase in demand. Hickory Daily Record
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Hickory's Water Treatment Facility was awarded by the North Carolina Division of Water Resources for exceeding drinking water standards in 2023. WHKY
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lenoir-Rhyne Women's Tennis team is predicted to finish third in the South Atlantic Conference after their historic performance last season. WHKY
- ➤ The Lenoir-Rhyne women's basketball team staged a comeback to beat the Tusculum Pioneers, highlighted by Alexandra Merceron's career-high 28 points. WHKY
- ➤ The No. 18 Lenoir-Rhyne Men's Basketball team secured a 79-72 victory over Tusculum, with key players Louis-Jeune, Martin, and Luczynski contributing significantly. WHKY
- ➤ Riley Edwards and Anthony Conetta both secured first-place finishes at the Appalachian Open, leading Appalachian State to a strong performance with five finalists and 10 semifinalists. WHKY
- ➤ The Lenoir-Rhyne Men's Tennis team is projected to finish sixth in the SAC, with significant individual preseason honors for Vadym Rogynskyi in singles and doubles. 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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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.
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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.
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