Monday, December 23rd, 2024

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Good morning, Hickory. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 23rd of December.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 28-year-old from Hickory, Aaron Fitzgerald Rippy, Jr., was charged with second-degree arson and felony breaking & entering. WHKY
- ➤ Yvette Michelle Michael from Boone was arrested for methamphetamine and controlled substance possession in Catawba County. WHKY
- ➤ Jamir Davario Danner was arrested in Hickory for vehicle theft and related charges. WHKY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Government offices, libraries, parks, and related services across the Hickory Metro area will observe the Christmas holiday with closures and adjusted schedules. WHKY
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ North Carolina triumphs over South Carolina 49-24 in the Shrine Bowl with key contributions from five Hickory Metro players. WHKY
- ➤ Zane Barnett and Isaiah Lackey from Catawba County contributed significantly to the West squad's 23-7 victory over the East in the East-West All-Star game at Grimsley High School. 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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