Hickory
Morning News
Wednesday, January 29th, 2025
Good morning, Hickory. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of January.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ About 40 seniors were evacuated from a Hickory apartment complex after a candle caused a fire, resulting in one hospitalization and multiple on-scene treatments. Hickory Daily Record
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Ian Maurice McMahon was sentenced to 7 to 10 years in prison for attempted trafficking of fentanyl and methamphetamine, as well as possession of a firearm by a felon. WHKY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Catawba County Schools Board of Education members debated modifying the policy on handling parent objections to instructional materials, considering a shift from unanimous to majority board vote for overturning decisions. Hickory Daily Record
- ➤ Newton-Conover City Schools introduced an AI-created song to highlight the educational and community spirit, aiming to inspire the adoption of AI technology in education. Hickory Daily Record
- ➤ The Catawba County Schools Board of Education has approved the 2025-26 school year to begin on August 25, with significant calendar dates detailed, following a preference for this start date by a majority of surveyed parents and staff. Hickory Daily Record
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ High school basketball games on January 28, 2025, saw wins across various conferences, with standout performances in both girls' and boys' divisions. 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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.
~ George Bernard Shaw
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