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Tuesday, February 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Hickory. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 4th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Hickory Daily Record's Tuesday print edition will be delayed due to technical issues, but content remains accessible online. Hickory Daily Record
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An 18-year-old from Conover was sentenced to 5-10 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexual offenses involving a minor. WHKY
- ➤ A former teacher at Woodlawn Baptist Church Child Development Center was charged with eight counts of assault on children under 4. Hickory Daily Record
- ➤ A woman was found dead under suspicious circumstances in a Catawba County mobile home, with an ongoing investigation. Hickory Daily Record
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. WHKY
- ➤ 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. Hickory Daily Record
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. WHKY
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. WHKY
- ➤ 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. 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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