Hickory Local News – Tuesday, February 25th, 2025

Hickory Morning News

Tuesday, February 25th, 2025

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ Hickory's Riverwalk overwater bridge reopens for bicyclists and pedestrians after repairs from Hurricane Helene damage. Go Foothills
➤ The City of Hickory's Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism Department will host the annual Autism Awareness Fun Walk on April 5 to support We Rock the Spectrum of Hickory. WHKY

CRIME NEWS

➤ A Hickory man has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for the fatal shooting of his roommate while the victim was sleeping. Hickory Daily Record
➤ Kory Alan Moore, 34, from Taylorsville, was arrested and charged with first-degree forcible rape and assault on a female, held without bond in Catawba County. WHKY

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ North Carolina statewide initiatives will benefit from over $265 million in funding for 99 water infrastructure projects, targeting improvements in drinking water and wastewater systems across 45 counties. WHKY

HEALTH NEWS

➤ The Heart Ball event successfully united four health care providers to support the American Heart Association in Catawba County. Hickory Daily Record

SHOP NEWS

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HICKORY EVENTS

EVENTS

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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.

Sun, 3/2/25

Sunday, March 2nd, 2025
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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.

Sat, 3/15/25

Saturday, March 15th, 2025
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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.

Wed, 3/26/25

Wednesday, March 26th, 2025
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HICKORY REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

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HICKORY JOB BOARD

JOB BOARD

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HICKORY ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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