Hickory
Morning News
Friday, October 24th, 2025
Good morning, Hickory. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of October.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Foothills Conservancy has named a new trails program coordinator to expand and maintain public trails in the region — the hire will support local conservation efforts and enhance safe outdoor recreation. The News Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Catawba County held a meeting in Hickory—officials pitched a school merger that may save $100 million by reducing the tax increase needed, county manager said. Hickory Daily Record
- ➤ Crews from TRP Construction Group will replace 24 miles of pavement markings on I‑40 in Catawba County starting Saturday, Oct. 25 with night work from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. and will later begin work on I‑85 in Gaston County—motorists are urged to slow down in work zones—using hot spray thermoplastic for longer-lasting, reflective markings; work is subject to weather conditions. WHKY
- ➤ U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson announced that tomorrow is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day—his office is teaming with the DEA and local law enforcement to offer free, anonymous drop-off sites for unused medications from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Go Foothills
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CWGMP Association Convention and Fan Awards 2025
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Brookford Community Building — Check website for ticket info — Experience vibrant vocal performances and instruction from talented artists.
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November Cash Flow Cafe
Spinnaker Financial holds its monthly Cash Flow Café with breakfast snacks and Emerson’s Coffee Co. on Saturday, November 8th, from 9:00–10:30 AM at The Underground at The Hickory Hub. This month is "Coffee Talk", bring your money questions and get answers that make a difference.
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Hickory Holiday Parade
6-8 p.m. — Hickory Music Factory — Free entry — Enjoy lively performances by the HMF Steel Band and Jazz Band under the sails in downtown Hickory!
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life is a game of leverage. The more leverage you create, the more luck you have.
~ Naval Ravikant
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