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Tuesday, January 28th, 2025

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Good morning, Hickory. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The Catawba County Youth Council will begin accepting funding proposal requests on February 7 to support health and education programs for children and youth.  WHKY
  • Java Dirt and Pearl, a new store combining a terrarium shop and coffee shop, is set to open in Viewmont, Hickory, in early February.  Hickory Daily Record

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • Over 30 senior residents were evacuated with no injuries reported after a fire erupted at Woodland Manor Apartments in Hickory.  WHKY

CRIME NEWS

  • Travis Dawson Young, a 25-year-old from Hickory, was arrested on drug charges by Burke County Sheriff’s Officers.  WHKY
  • The body of 31-year-old Joanna Marie Harless was discovered in Hickory, with police not suspecting foul play.  WHKY

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • Shynese Whitener introduces a mobile barbershop, Blends by Shy, in Catawba County, offering flexible and convenient haircut services directly to customers.  Hickory Daily Record

SPORTS NEWS

  • Lenoir-Rhyne men's basketball coach Brent Owen awarded HoopDirt.com NCAA DII National Coach of the Week after leading his team to victories against Limestone and Tusculum, boasting a 16-3 record.  WHKY

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

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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.

    Fri, 2/21/25

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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.

    Sat, 2/22/25

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