Monday, February 24th, 2025

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Good morning, Hickory. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 24th of February.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two 17-year-old juveniles have been charged with First Degree Murder by Hickory Police in connection to the death of 22-year-old Mason Cole Pridemore. Go Foothills
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ North Carolina invites public input on spending a $1.4 billion grant for Helene relief in a meeting set for February 27 in Hickory. The News Herald
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The North Carolina High School Athletic Association has released the brackets for the 2024-25 men's and women's basketball playoffs, with games starting Tuesday and the championships held March 10-15. WHKY
- ➤ The Lenoir-Rhyne baseball team split a doubleheader with Wingate, bouncing back from a 7-4 loss to win the second game 9-2, showcasing strong performances from Michael Logan and Kellen Gradisar. WHKY
- ➤ The #4 Lenoir-Rhyne Men's Lacrosse team secured a victory against #8 Indianapolis with a final score of 15-13, marking their second consecutive win against a top-8 team. WHKY
- ➤ Lenoir-Rhyne's Track and Field teams showcased strong performances at the JDL Last Chance Invitational ahead of the SAC Indoor Championships, with key wins in several events. WHKY
- ➤ Julian Dozier led Lenoir-Rhyne to an 89-75 victory over Limestone with a career-high 24 points, contributing to the team's impressive overall performance. WHKY
- ➤ The Lenoir-Rhyne Women's Tennis team secured a 4-2 victory against Anderson in their SAC season opener, highlighting performances in singles and doubles matches. WHKY
- ➤ The Lenoir-Rhyne Men's Tennis team defeated Anderson 3-0, marking their second consecutive win against the Trojans. WHKY
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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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Flying High Again: The Ultimate Ozzy Osbourne Experience
Experience a tribute concert that authentically recreates the music and energy of Ozzy Osbourne, featuring special guest TNT.
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Comedy Night with Jamie Lissow
Actor and comedian Jamie Lissow, known for his appearances on 'Gutfeld!' and his work on Netflix, will be performing live in Hickory.
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