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Good morning, Hickory. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of March.

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • 83-year-old Charles Wayne Terry from Icard was killed in a car crash in Burke County, with speed and impairment not being factors.  WHKY
  • The pedestrian bridge over NC Highway 127 in Hickory has reopened just one day after it was closed for repairs.  Hickory Daily Record

CRIME NEWS

  • An off-duty Hickory police investigator was honored for halting a knife attack in Valdese last year, exemplifying top law enforcement standards.  The News Herald

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Brad Arrowood has been appointed as the new HR director for Hickory City Schools, bringing 25 years of educational leadership experience to the role.  Hickory Daily Record

SPORTS NEWS

  • Lenoir-Rhyne Football, under Head Coach Doug Socha, announces their 2025 schedule, featuring a season opener against West Florida and key home games.  WHKY

EVENTS

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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

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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

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  • 28th Annual Catawba Valley Pottery & Antiques Festival

    This annual festival in Hickory will feature a pottery showcase, early buying opportunities for VIP ticket holders, and pottery demonstrations and lectures open to the public.

    Fri, 3/28/25

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  • The Nashville Nights Band: A Tribute to 90's Country

    The Nashville Nights Band will perform a tribute to 90's country music at The Premier in Hickory, NC.

    Sat, 3/29/25

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  • Hickory Train Show

    12-7 p.m. & 9 a.m.-3 p.m. — Hickory Metro Convention Center & Visitors Bureau — $8 for adults, free for kids under 12 — Explore the exciting world of model railroading and expand your collection.

    Fri, 4/4/25

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  • Editing Masterclass by Redhawk Publications

    8:30 a.m. — Catawba Valley Community College — $150 fee — Boost your editing and self-editing skills with insights from seasoned professionals Tom Rash and Rebecca Caldwell.

    Sat, 4/5/25

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