Hickory Local News – Wednesday, December 18th, 2024

Hickory Morning News

Wednesday, December 18th, 2024

CRIME NEWS

➤ William Chase Pate was arrested in Hickory for meth trafficking and possession, alongside firearm charges, after a multi-agency investigation. WHKY
➤ 58-year-old Rodney O’Neal Lavan was arrested in Hickory for cocaine possession with intent to sell and drug paraphernalia possession. WHKY
➤ Deputies are actively seeking Chandler Montgomery Jackson for a shooting in Mtn View, leaving a man seriously injured; public assistance is requested. Go Foothills

EDUCATION NEWS

➤ The Lenoir-Rhyne Athletic Department reported a record semester GPA of 3.34, with 105 student-athletes achieving a 4.0. WHKY

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ The Hickory City Council approved multiple items including a speed limit reduction, several annexations, and amendments to aviation regulations in their regular session on December 17. WHKY
➤ Catawba County commissioners are hesitant to sell downtown Newton land to the city for a proposed 107-unit apartment complex, citing concerns over future library expansion. Hickory Daily Record

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SPORTS NEWS

➤ The Lenoir-Rhyne Men's Basketball team is earning recognition in the NABC Coaches Poll for the first time since 2019, boasting a stellar start to the season with a seven game winning streak and a 9-2 record. WHKY
➤ Daron Montgomery, with extensive experience in NCAA athletics, is appointed the new Vice President for Athletics at Lenoir-Rhyne University, his alma mater. WHKY

HICKORY EVENTS

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

Friday, December 27th, 2024
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HICKORY REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

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HICKORY ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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