Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of December.
Good morning, Hickory.
🏘️ Community
Mary Morrison, a county government employee (a 21-year United Way supporter), won the car giveaway event on Dec.
11 at Paramount Automotive in Hickory from over 2,600 entries.
🏛️ Government
Today, Governor Josh Stein announced the Renew NC Small Rental Rehabilitation Program to rebuild small rental properties damaged by Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina.
Owners in eligible counties (like Catawba) must agree to 10 years of affordable rent and can apply online or by phone.
📰 Real Estate
Leaders from Hickory and Burke County celebrated the completion of a new aircraft hangar at Hickory Regional Airport yesterday.
The facility features 12,000 sqft of hangar space and a 3,000 sqft office, with an airport tenant moving helicopter operations — freeing up room for more aircraft and revenue.
🏈 Sports
Guillermo Garcia earned CSC Academic All-America Third Team honors on Dec.
16 for his play as a defender at Lenoir-Rhyne. The senior played 17 games and maintained a 3.90 GPA in finance, becoming only the fifth Bear to achieve the honor.
🎉 Hickory Events
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SAFe® 5.1 (LPM) Training Workshop
9 AM-1 AM — Hickory, NC — Early bird pricing starts at $1,346.06 — This two-day workshop equips attendees with essential Lean Portfolio Management tools and techniques.
Collin Raye Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Newton Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience soulful country ballads from the passionate Collin Raye.
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