Hickory
Morning News
Friday, December 19th, 2025
Good morning, Hickory. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of December.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Catawba County Economic Development awarded $200,000 in manufacturing grants to five companies + the funds are meant to boost local industry growth. Hickory Daily Record
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute broke ground on the Faye A. Broyhill Health Sciences Facility on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at its Caldwell Campus in Hudson to start a 75,000 sqft project for 24 health sciences programs. Updates will be posted online during the 25-month build. Go Foothills
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ NC DHHS reported the first pediatric flu-related death of the 2025–2026 season in the state's western region; officials urged flu vaccination and early antiviral treatment while extending standing orders so retail pharmacists + test and treat the flu. Go Foothills
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Return specialist Tye Roberson was named AFCA First Team All-American on Dec. 18 after a record-breaking season with a 41.9-yard kick return average — the 97th All-American honor in program history. WHKY
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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.
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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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