Wednesday, March 12th, 2025
Good morning, Hickory. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 12th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hickory's IChurch is hosting a leadership conference for over 500 community leaders, professionals, and change-makers to explore the theme of Leadership United. Hickory Daily Record
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Tuesday morning crash on I-40 westbound in Hickory sent three people to the hospital. Hickory Daily Record
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jeffrey Lee Zumbach from Conover was arrested for possessing a firearm as a felon and is held on a $2,500 bond. WHKY
- ➤ Two Hickory teenagers will face adult court for first-degree murder charges stemming from a February 20 shooting in a learning center parking lot. Hickory Daily Record
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Catawba County commissioners approved a $3.4 million bid for a new Hickory EMS base, slated for completion by February 6, 2026. Hickory Daily Record
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Sal Carricato of Lenoir-Rhyne sets a school record for career home runs and is named the WePlayed Sports Baseball Player of the Week. WHKY
- ➤ High school girls soccer teams in the Western Highlands 1A/2A Conference and non-conference play saw varied outcomes on Monday, with NCSSM-Morganton and Hickory achieving significant wins. WHKY
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Naval Ravikant
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