Tuesday, December 24th, 2024

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Good morning, Hickory. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ ATAC Gallery owner, Hunter Speagle, highlights the gallery's positive impact on the Hickory community on December 20, 2024. Hickory Daily Record
- ➤ A new steel sculpture, 'Swallowtail II', by Jim Weitzel, has been added to Hickory's Public Art Collection at Sally Fox Park, aimed at inspiring happiness with its vibrant and light-hearted design. WHKY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Lucas Mansion will host a Gold Rush-themed murder mystery event on January 24th and 25th, encouraging participants to don historical attire and solve a fictional crime. WHKY
- ➤ Ava Pendley, a singer-songwriter from Hickory, NC, talks about her passion for music and performing in a Dec. 16, 2024 discussion. Hickory Daily Record
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lenoir-Rhyne guard Ziare Wells earns South Atlantic Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Week after leading his team to a victory over Coker and scoring 30 points. 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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