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Saturday, December 14th, 2024
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Good morning, Hickory. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ This week's letters to the editor in the Hickory Daily Record touch on various community and local issues. Hickory Daily Record
- ➤ Catawba County's NC Guardian ad Litem program adds four new volunteers to advocate for the best interests of children in court. Hickory Daily Record
- ➤ The Catawba Valley Community Foundation granted $53,230 to various local organizations in North Carolina to support community projects, with flexibility for fund use in light of Hurricane Helene's impact. Hickory Daily Record
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Catawba County Board of Commissioners and the Hickory City Council are set to hold meetings on December 16 and December 17, respectively, to discuss upcoming agendas. WHKY
- ➤ Gov. Roy Cooper appointed Sherri Elliott as the new Superior Court Judge for Catawba County, following the retirement of Judge Gregory Hayes. Hickory Daily Record
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Catawba Valley Medical Center was recognized as a High Performing Hospital for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report, based on its significantly lower C-section and newborn complication rates. The News Herald
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Evan O’Leary from Lenoir-Rhyne Women’s Soccer team has been named to the United Soccer Coaches All-America Second Team, marking her as the 11th player in the team's history to achieve this honor. WHKY
- ➤ West Charlotte defeats Hickory 36-20 in the High School Football Western Regional Finals, ending Hickory's season with a 14-1 record. WHKY
- ➤ The latest high school basketball games show significant victories and close matches across both boys' and girls' teams in the Catawba Valley Athletic Conference and non-conference play. WHKY
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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.
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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.
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