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Tuesday, December 10th, 2024

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Good morning, Hickory. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The Hickory Police Department now requires cruise lights to be always on for increased officer visibility, without needing cars to pull over unless the lights are flashing.  Hickory Daily Record
  • The 34th annual bikers toy run at Newton-Conover High School collected toys and raised funds for Conover School students, showcasing strong community support.  Hickory Daily Record

CRIME NEWS

  • Zakeyia Shardae King was arrested in Hickory for possession of fentanyl and drug paraphernalia.  WHKY
  • 20-year-old Johonnah Davis Robinson was arrested in Hickory for felony breaking and entering.  WHKY

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Catawba County Schools, led by Chief Technology Officer Marty Sharpe, received a $95,000 annual grant for three years to enhance generative AI literacy, aiming to increase teacher-student interaction time from 49% by reducing administrative and lesson planning tasks.  Hickory Daily Record

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Governor Roy Cooper appointed Sherri Elliott as Superior Court Judge in Judicial District 19, Catawba County, succeeding the retired Judge Greg Hayes.  WHKY

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Drew Baldridge Concert

    Drew Baldridge is performing at the Hickory Metro Convention Center on December 12, 2024.

    Thu, 12/12/24

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  • Celtic Angels Christmas Celebration

    Experience a festive celebration of Christmas through the enchanting performances of The Celtic Angels, featuring Irish music, dance, and traditional holiday favorites.

    Sat, 12/14/24

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  • WPS Youth Orchestras Fall Concert

    The Fall Concert features performances by Debut Strings and the Youth Symphony, showcasing classical repertoire by young artists.

    Sun, 12/15/24

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  • The Hourglass Kids Featuring Ranford Almond

    This musical event will feature The Hourglass Kids along with Ranford Almond at The Premier in Hickory, NC.

    Fri, 12/27/24

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

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No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Man is condemned to be free.

~ Jean-Paul Sartre

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