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Monday, December 16th, 2024

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Good morning, Hickory. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of December.

CRIME NEWS

  • A federal indictment unsealed last week charges 38 individuals, including a Hickory Metro resident, with conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine, potentially facing life imprisonment.  WHKY
  • Iran Roy Berga, a 37-year-old from Shelby, was arrested on cocaine trafficking charges in Catawba County and is held without bond.  WHKY
  • Christina Renea Bessette was arrested in Connelly Springs for heroin and drug paraphernalia possession.  WHKY

SPORTS NEWS

  • The Lenoir-Rhyne Women's Basketball team was defeated by Belmont Abbey with a score of 77-49, despite Blaikley Crooks scoring 17 points.  WHKY
  • The Lenoir-Rhyne men's basketball team secured a 78-51 victory over Bluefield, marking their seventh consecutive win and their best start since the 2015-16 season.  WHKY

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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