Hickory
Morning News
Wednesday, December 18th, 2024
Good morning, Hickory. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of December.
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
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
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.
~ Louisa May Alcott
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