Good morning, Hickory.

The Hickory Daily Record's Tuesday print edition will be delayed due to technical issues, but content remains accessible online.

An 18-year-old from Conover was sentenced to 5-10 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexual offenses involving a minor.

A former teacher at Woodlawn Baptist Church Child Development Center was charged with eight counts of assault on children under 4.

A woman was found dead under suspicious circumstances in a Catawba County mobile home, with an ongoing investigation.

Students impacted by the Catawba-Lincoln county boundary shift can stay in Lincoln County Schools until graduation or switch to Catawba County Schools from the 2025-2026 school year, following a boundary redefinition affecting 372 residences.

Hickory Career & Arts Magnet High School is inviting parents and students to an open house on Feb.

6 to explore educational opportunities and complete applications.

The Catawba County Board of Commissioners approved several items including hazard mitigation applications and a grant from the US Department of Justice, along with a transaction adjustment for a fire station purchase.

The Catawba Valley Community College bass fishing team achieved four top-100 finishes at the 2025 Strike King Bassmaster College Series at Lake Okeechobee, with their highest placement being 38th.

Lenoir-Rhyne Track and Field teams excelled in the Carolina Challenge and Bast-Cregger Multi Invitational, showcasing top performances including first-place finishes and setting new school records.

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.

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.