Monday, December 30th, 2024

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Good morning, Hickory. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 30th of December.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Thomas Cole Sherrill was arrested and charged with felony larceny of a motor vehicle in Catawba County. WHKY
- ➤ Neal Ray Gilbert, 35, was arrested in Conover for methamphetamine possession and is detained with no bond set, facing a court date on January 3. WHKY
- ➤ Jessica Danielle Heavner was arrested in Hickory, charged with two counts of felony larceny and one count of attempted vehicle break-in. WHKY
- ➤ Angelica Leann Crane was arrested in Hickory for possession of a schedule II controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. WHKY
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Variety Wholesalers is purchasing up to 400 Big Lots stores, preventing closures and saving thousands of jobs. Go Foothills
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Angie Davis has been appointed as the new CFO of Catawba County Schools, succeeding the retiring Karla Aldridge. Hickory Daily Record
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Jimmy Carter, during his 1976 presidential campaign, made an impactful visit to Hickory, engaging with locals and addressing important issues which contributed to his popularity and eventual election. Hickory Daily Record
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ High school basketball teams faced off in holiday tournaments with noteworthy victories across multiple divisions. WHKY
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