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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

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

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

    View event

REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUBMIT

No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

A classic is a book that has never finished saying what it has to say.

~ Italo Calvino

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