Hickory
Morning News
Saturday, February 1st, 2025
Good morning, Hickory. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ New Beginnings Hickory was honored with the Spirit of King Award at an annual community worship service celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, with notable recognition also given to Ida Clough for her civil rights leadership. Hickory Daily Record
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Catawba County invites residents to join its Civic Leadership Academy to explore county services and operations, with applications open until February 21 for the spring program. WHKY
- ➤ The Hickory City Council voted to dissolve the local Public Housing Authority, a decision pending final approval from HUD, amidst leadership changes and financial scrutiny. Hickory Daily Record
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Hickory Crawdads will host Building 429 for a post-game Christian concert on July 26th after their game against the Augusta GreenJackets, integrating music with sports. WHKY
- ➤ The 2025 Dual Team Wrestling Playoff brackets for North Carolina high schools were finalized, with competitions starting February 1 and concluding with the State Championship on February 8 at Novant Fieldhouse. 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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2025 Footcandle Academy Awards Viewing Party
The Footcandle Film Society hosts a viewing party for the Academy Awards featuring a contest for attendees and complimentary hors d'oeuvres at the Main Cellar City Club.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
What you resist, persists.
~ Carl Jung
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