Tuesday, February 25th, 2025
Good morning, Hickory. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 25th of February.
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
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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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