Hickory
Morning News
Friday, February 7th, 2025
Good morning, Hickory. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The John Hoyle DAR honored Katie Bridges, Hayden Burns, Addie Duke, and Chase Thweatt as Good Citizens winners for their exceptional qualities. Hickory Daily Record
- ➤ A section of 5th Street N.E. in Hickory will be closed by a private contractor for water tap installation from February 10 to February 12, with a detour provided. WHKY
- ➤ Hickory Day School won the 2024 Castle of Cans food drive during the Hickory Oktoberfest by collecting 2,165 pounds of food, with several other schools also recognized for their significant contributions. WHKY
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Ryan Rudy Elledge was sentenced to 84 months in prison for distributing fentanyl in Catawba County, following investigations that led to his arrest. WHKY
- ➤ Richard Jerome Barber was charged with Concealing/Failing to Report a Death related to Crystal Lynn Carroll Willard's death in Newton, N.C., with an ongoing investigation and autopsy results pending. Go Foothills
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Conover's Everything Attachments resumes production, addressing backlogs and legal challenges while actively hiring and navigating pending lawsuits. Hickory Daily Record
- ➤ Bargain Hunt, a discount retailer, will close all its stores following its parent company's bankruptcy filing on February 3. Hickory Daily Record
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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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