Friday, December 27th, 2024

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Good morning, Hickory. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of December.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 32-year-old Brent Allen Dingess was arrested and charged with two counts of attempted first-degree murder following a Christmas night disturbance in Hickory. WHKY
- ➤ Steven Blane Dalton was arrested in Hickory for attempted break-in, false imprisonment, and damaging property, with a court date set for December 27. WHKY
- ➤ Delouran Daishawn Harper, 26, was arrested in Alexander County for felony common law robbery under a Catawba County warrant. WHKY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Hickory Daily Record highlights its top photos of 2024, capturing moments from the Hmong New Year celebration to a solar eclipse, reflecting Catawba County's diverse culture and communal events. Hickory Daily Record
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Madison K., a seventh-grade student at Grandview Middle School, wins Hickory City Schools' holiday card contest, showcasing student talent across Catawba County schools in creating festive artwork for official Christmas cards. Hickory Daily Record
- ➤ Every student at Startown Elementary School participated in painting a mural alongside artist James Smith, fostering creativity and community involvement. Hickory Daily Record
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