Hickory Local News – Tuesday, December 31st, 2024

Hickory Morning News

Tuesday, December 31st, 2024

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ Catawba County leaders share optimistic 2025 outlooks for their respective areas, highlighting community growth, educational improvements, and environmental initiatives. Hickory Daily Record
➤ In Catawba County, notable individuals made headlines in 2024, including a pastor acquiring a large property for his church, furniture maker Mitchell Gold's company resurgence, and efforts to incorporate Bethlehem following a controversial housing development. Hickory Daily Record

CRIME NEWS

➤ A 42-year-old woman was killed and a man critically injured in a Christmas Day attack in Mountain View; Brent Allen Dingess was charged with murder and attempted murder. Hickory Daily Record

ECONOMY NEWS

➤ A former entertainment venue in Hickory is being transformed into an O’Reilly Auto Parts store with a $1.5 million renovation. Hickory Daily Record

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ North Carolina residents in 25 counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians affected by Hurricane Helene may qualify for FEMA assistance for uninsured losses. WHKY

HEALTH NEWS

➤ Catawba Valley Medical Center was honored as a Top 100 Hospital for Patient Experience by the Women’s Choice Award for 2025, amongst receiving nine other awards for healthcare excellence. Go Foothills

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SPORTS NEWS

➤ The Dick’s Sporting Goods Classic High School Basketball Christmas Tournament concluded with Hickory winning the boys' championship and Newton-Conover taking the girls' title. WHKY

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