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Thursday, December 19th, 2024
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Good morning, Hickory. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Hickory Police Department announces the opening of registration for its annual Special Olympics Polar Plunge event to be held on February 15. WHKY
- ➤ The Christmas Bureau in Catawba County successfully served 911 families this year through a collaborative effort involving local organizations, providing bicycles, toys, and clothes. Hickory Daily Record
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ William Chase Pate was accused of methamphetamine trafficking in Burke County, North Carolina, following a search that uncovered over 2.2 pounds of meth and firearms at his home. The News Herald
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Artist James Smith discusses the inspiration for the Startown Elementary School hallway mural, aiming to enrich the school environment. Hickory Daily Record
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ North Carolina faces increased blackout risks this winter due to a weakened electric grid and high energy demands, exacerbated by recent hurricane damage and a shift towards more weather-dependent energy sources. Go Foothills
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lenoir-Rhyne Men's Basketball team defeated undefeated Coker 99-98, highlighted by Ziare Wells scoring 30 points and a last-second layup by Conrad Luczynski. WHKY
- ➤ Emily Harman scored a season-high 23 points and hit a career milestone of 1,600 points as Lenoir-Rhyne Women's Basketball team lost to Coker with a close score of 71-65. WHKY
- ➤ Nic Cheeley was named to the D2CCA All-America Second Team, becoming the 96th Lenoir-Rhyne player and the first defensive back since 2019 to achieve All-American status. WHKY
- ➤ Danasja Horne was named the NJCAA Division II Player of the Week for her standout performance in basketball, making her the third CVCC women's player to receive this honor. WHKY
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